ACT Research Day 2011
HIV Prevention: Hope or Hype?
ACT Research Day 2011 was held on
May 26, 2011
12 noon to 6 p.m.
519 Church Street Community Centre
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ACT Research Day is an annual event for HIV/AIDS service providers, researchers, policy-makers, and other community stakeholders. This event is aimed at developing community-based research capacity, knowledge and collaborative research opportunities for front-line staff and researchers.
HIV Prevention: Hope or Hype? is a half-day event to discuss current research, policy, programs and services, as well as the broader political landscape that shapes the work of AIDS service organizations. This event featured:
- a keynote presentation on a critical assessment of new trends in HIV prevention
- a panel presentation featuring current research related to HIV prevention among diverse communities
- breakout groups to discuss the practical implications of the research presented
Welcome
Hazelle Palmer, AIDS Committee of Toronto
Hope, Hype, and HIV: Framing the Future of Prevention
Marc-André LeBlanc, HIV Prevention Advocate
Taking Action - Aboriginal Youth Leadership
Erin Konsmo, Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Cuentame! Conta Me!
Barry Adam, Universtiy of Windsor, OHTN
Ontario Womens Study
Lea Narciso, University of Ottawa
Straight Black Men and HIV
Winston Husbands, AIDS Committee of Toronto
Research Related to HIV Prevention
Panel Discussion
Research Related to HIV Prevention
Report Back and Take Home Messages
ACT Research Day is a free event. Funding is provided by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) with additional support from the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN).
If you have questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact Lydia Makoroka at 416-340-8484 ext. 233 or lmakoroka@actoronto.org
