CAHR 2011 Conference Program - Canadian Association for HIV

20 1 1 April 14-17, 2011
Du 14 au 17 avril 2011
Westin Harbour Castle
Toronto, Ontario
www.cahr-conference-acrv.ca
CAHR/ACRV

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CAHR
The history of CAHR is
synonymous with the history of
HIV/AIDS research in Canada.
It’s a story of unprecedented
scientific progress. But it’s also a
story of advocacy, inclusivity,
growth and volunteerism.
Since 1991 a total of 10,000
people have participated in our
annual Conference. In addition
to the Conference participants,
more than 100 volunteers each
year contribute their time and
talents — as committee
members, reviewers, sponsors,
rapporteurs and on-site
volunteers.
CAHR would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for all
the ways you have contributed
to our success over the years.
The Canadian Association for HIV Research welcomes you
to its 20th annual conference on HIV/AIDS research!
L’Association canadienne de recherche sur le VIH/sida
vous souhaite la bienvenue à son 20econgrès annuel!
at
ACRV
Le congrès de l’ a
years
L’histoire de l’ACRV et celle de la
recherche sur le VIH/sida au
Canada sont indissociables. C’est
une histoire qui témoigne de
progrès scientifiques sans
précédent, mais qui parle aussi de
défense d’une cause, d’inclusivité,
de croissance et d’esprit
d’entraide.
Depuis 1991, 10 000 personnes au
total ont participé à notre congrès
annuel. Outre les participants au
congrès, plus de 100 bénévoles
contribuent chaque année à
l’événement en tant que
membres des comités,
examinateurs, commanditaires,
rapporteurs et bénévoles sur
place.
En cette occasion spéciale,
l’ACRV souhaite vous remercier
d’avoir contribué, de quelque
façon que ce soit, au succès
continu de cette initiative au fil
des ans.
ans
Enjoy the Conference!
Bon congrès à tous!

Glossary of Terms / Acronyms ..........................................................................2
CAHR Thanks our Sponsors...............................................................................3
Welcome to CAHR 2011......................................................................................4
Message from the CAHR President .......................................................4
Message from the Co-Chairs of CAHR 2011 .........................................5
Appreciation of Volunteers......................................................................6
CAHR Committees .....................................................................................6
CAHR 2011 Awards and Scholarships...................................................8
Conference Information.........................................................................10
Exhibition.............................................................................................................14
Location and Opening Hours.................................................................14
Exhibitors ..................................................................................................14
Exhibitor Floor Plan .................................................................................14
Program by Day .................................................................................................15
Wednesday, April 13 ...............................................................................15
Thursday, April 14....................................................................................18
Friday, April 15..........................................................................................24
Saturday, April 16 ....................................................................................31
Sunday, April 17 .......................................................................................39
Supporting Organization Profiles....................................................................42
Next Year’s Conference..................................................................................195
Map of Toronto.................................................................................................196
Hotel Floor Plan.....................................................................Inside Back Cover
Program at a Glance ........................................................................Back Cover
PROGRAMME FRANÇAIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS
EXPOSÉS ORAUX ET AFFICHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Oral Presentations / Exposés oraux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Friday, April 15 / Vendredi 15 avril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Saturday, April 16 / Samedi 16 avril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Posters / Affiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Author Index / Index des auteurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
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Table of Contents / Table des matières
La table des matières en français commence à la page 47

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Glossary of Terms / Acronyms
AIDS – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
APHA – Aboriginal People Living with HIV/AIDS
ART – Anti-retroviral Therapy
ARV – Anti-retroviral Drugs
ASO – AIDS Service Organizations
CAB – Community advisory board
CBO – Community-based Organizations
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CIHR – Canadian Institutes of Health Research
CHVI – Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative
CSW – Commercial Sex Worker
DOT – Directly observed therapy
GIPA – Greater involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS
HAART – Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy
HCV – Hepatitis C Virus
HIV – Human Immune-deficiency Virus
HPV – Human Papilloma Virus
IDU – Injecting Drug User
IRIS – Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome
KTE – Knowledge transfer and exchange
LGBT – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered
LMIC – Lower and middle-income countries
MDR-TB – Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
MSM – Men Who Have Sex with Men
MTCT – Mother to Child Transmission
NGO – Non-governmental organization
NPT – New prevention technologies
OI – Opportunistic Infections
PDA – Personal Digital Assistant
PEP – Post-exposure prophylaxis
PHAC – Public Health Agency of Canada
PLWHA (or PHA) – Person Living with HIV/AIDS
PMTCT – Prevention of mother-to-child transmission
PrEP – Pre-exposure prophylaxis
QOL – Quality of life
RCT – Randomized controlled trial
REB – Research ethics board
SAE – Serious adverse event
STI – Sexually Transmitted Infections
UNAIDS – Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS
UNDCP – United Nations Drug Control Program
VL – Viral load

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CAHR Thanks our Sponsors
The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) gratefully
acknowledges the companies and organizations that have
generously supported the 20th Annual Canadian Conference
on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR 2011).
Super Platinum
ViiV Healthcare
Platinum
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Merck Canada Inc.
Gold
Abbott Canada
Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Co.
Silver
Janssen Inc.
Special Appreciation
Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative
Supporters
CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network (CTN)
CIHR International Infectious Disease and
Global Health Training Program
Pfizer
Theratechnologies Inc.