Policy Implications of The Lancet MSM & HIV Series
In light of the need to address key populations in the HIV epidemic, the Center for Strategic and International Studies convened several authors to discuss a special issue of The Lancet focused on the global HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM). CSIS hosted a dialogue focusing on the domestic and global policy implications of the new research and modeling presented in this special issue. Articles examine the subject from a variety of perspectives, including epidemiology, biological and behavioral factors in HIV transmission, the success of various interventions, costing a comprehensive response, and HIV among black MSM in the United States and elsewhere. Authors discussed why current programs are failing and HIV epidemics among MSM are still increasing.
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Speakers Included:
Chris Beyrer
President-Elect of the International AIDS Society
Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Kenneth H. Mayer
Greg Millett
Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of National AIDS Policy
Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Sharon Stash
Senior Advisor, Global Health Policy Center
Center for Strategic and International Studies
**This event will be webcast live at: www.SmartGlobalHealth.org/Live**
Thursday, September 6, 2012
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