CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Children and HIV: Closing the Gap - Ending Vertical Transmission through Community Action international symposium will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Centre in Washington, D.C. on July 20th and 21st, 2012. This two-day symposium, jointly hosted by The Teresa Group, the Coalition on Children Affected by AIDS (CCABA), and the Global Fund for Children, will once again bring together hundreds of service providers, researchers, donors, advocates, and policy leaders from around the world, presenting on the topic of ending vertical transmission through community-based efforts.
Please explore this website to find out more about the symposium, including overview, registration, scholarship applications, visa information, the conference venue and more.
Abstract Guidelines
The Children and HIV: Closing the Gap - Ending Vertical Transmission through Community Action symposium welcomes abstract applications that cover all issues related to vertical transmission. Abstract submissions are grouped under the following themes:
- Making community and clinic-based PMTCT services more accessible
- Reproductive health and prevention programs aimed at children and families
- Testing and treatment involving communities and families
- Integrating PMTCT programming into other child support programming - successes and challenges
- Not just mothers - engaging other caregivers in ending vertical transmission
- Post-natal care in community-based and family settings
- Innovative partnerships with community organizations to end vertical transmission
Presenting Author Registration Information
All attendees, including presenters and co-presenters, must register for the symposium here. Registration for the symposium is free.
Presenter Scholarship Information
Scholarships are based on financial need and are not related to abstract acceptance. For information on applying for a scholarship or to apply, please click here.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstracts may be no more than 300 words in length, with a 100-word plain language summary used in the conference program for introductory purposes. Word limits are restricted on the abstract submission page and will be truncated at 300 words if they run longer.
The abstract submission deadline is Sunday, March 18, 2012 (11:59 pm, E.S.T.).
Decisions about acceptances are expected to be sent out on April 30, 2012. The submitting author will be notified by e-mail.
Click here to submit your abstract for presentation at the symposium.
