Next week, members of the HIV community from around the globe will gather virtually for the 23rd International AIDS ConferenceExit Disclaimer (AIDS 2020: Virtual) and, once again, HIV.gov and NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) are partnering to share highlights of the latest HIV research advances coming out of the conference.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International AIDS Society (IAS), which organizes the biennial conference, decided to hold the first virtual edition of the conference from July 6-10. The latest advances in basic, clinical, and prevention research as well as innovations in social sciences and new insights into effective program rollout will all be presented in virtual sessions accessible in real time or on demand for registered delegates. Community networking, including exhibitions, workshops, the Global Village, satellite sessions, and pre-conferences also will reach audiences around the world. For more information on the conference visit www.aids2020.orgExit Disclaimer.

HIV.gov to Share Highlights of Latest HIV Research Findings

Throughout the week, HIV.gov will help you stay abreast of some of the latest HIV research news via several video interviews with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of NIAID’s Division of AIDS. Follow HIV.gov on FacebookExit Disclaimer and/or TwitterExit Disclaimer, where you’ll find the interviews on:

• Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM (ET)
• Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM (ET)
• Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM (ET)

If you miss the interviews, you can watch the recordings on our Facebook page and share your feedback in the Comments section.

Here on the blog, HIV.gov will share news from Federal partners about scientific advances and program initiatives being announced at the conference as well as brief re-caps from our live interviews with additional information about the topics discussed.

You can also follow AIDS 2020: Virtual via the conference’s official social media presences on FacebookExit Disclaimer, TwitterExit Disclaimer, and InstagramExit Disclaimer.

Finally, at the end of AIDS 2020: Virtual, on July 10-11, IAS is hosting a free virtual COVID-19 Conference on breaking research, policy developments, and frontline experiences related to the pandemic. Learn more and access registration hereExit Disclaimer.