4B. HIV: Epidemiology, Prevention & Public Health-Migration and post - COVID HIV epidemiology in Australia
Tracks
Track 2
| Monday, September 16, 2024 |
| 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM |
| C4.8 |
Details
Chaisr:
Phillip Keen, Kirby Institute
Aaron Cogle ,National Association of People with HIV Australia, NAPWHA
This session will present detailed analyses of Australian HIV epidemiological data, with a particular focus on changes observed since Australia’s international borders re-opened after the Covid-19 pandemic. The session will examine new challenges for HIV prevention arising from changes in HIV epidemiology, and what policy and service responses are needed.
Conference delegates who attend this symposium will:
• Understand how HIV epidemiology in Australia has changed since the re-opening of Australia’s borders following the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Gain improved understanding of the challenges experienced by overseas-born people who are diagnosed with HIV in Australia, and the policy and service responses needed to better address these.
Phillip Keen, Kirby Institute
Aaron Cogle ,National Association of People with HIV Australia, NAPWHA
This session will present detailed analyses of Australian HIV epidemiological data, with a particular focus on changes observed since Australia’s international borders re-opened after the Covid-19 pandemic. The session will examine new challenges for HIV prevention arising from changes in HIV epidemiology, and what policy and service responses are needed.
Conference delegates who attend this symposium will:
• Understand how HIV epidemiology in Australia has changed since the re-opening of Australia’s borders following the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Gain improved understanding of the challenges experienced by overseas-born people who are diagnosed with HIV in Australia, and the policy and service responses needed to better address these.
Speaker
Dr Skye McGregor
Epidemiologist, Lead Surveillance Innovation Group
Kirby Institute
National HIV notifications post-COVID
4:15 PM - 4:30 PMBiography
Dr Skye McGregor is a public health epidemiologist and head of the Surveillance Innovation Group at the Kirby Institute. Skye’s research concentrates on the prevention and surveillance of HIV and other sexually transmissible infections, with a particular focus in marginalised populations.
Dr Francesca Di Giallonardo
Postdoctoral Fellow
Kirby Institute
Insights from molecular epidemiology of HIV among people newly diagnosed: changes in cluster dynamics in NSW during and after the Covid-19 pandemic and differences according to country of birth.
4:30 PM - 4:45 PMBiography
I am a trained virologist and expert in molecular biology with major research interests in evolutionary biology and disease emergence. My work focuses on determining which factors link virus spread across time and space. Specifically, the evolutionary history of HIV-1 in Australia and what factors most characterise the local epidemic.
Mr Mao Gomez
Peer Navigation
Queensland Positive People (qpp)
Peer navigator programs to support people living with HIV to navigate critical services and intersectional identities.
4:45 PM - 4:55 PMBiography
Mao is from Colombia, has worked with QPP for four years as an HIV and STI test facilitator and, for the past two years, as a Peer Navigator. He supports young people living with HIV, newcomers, and those from diverse backgrounds in Australia. Mao is part of PLAN and funds Queensland’s Young Social Group for PLHIV.
Dr Nathanael Wells
Research Associate
Kirby Institute
Newly arrived migrant gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and their connection points to sexual health services. Biomedical prevention as a connection point to sexual healthcare.
4:55 PM - 5:05 PMBiography
Dr Nathanael Wells is a research associate and medical anthropologist at the Kirby Institute, UNSW. Nathanael’s research interests include the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV, HIV peer support, HIV and migration, and anal cancer prevention in people living with HIV.
Dr Tiffany Phillips
Research Fellow
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Strategies for improving HIV prevention among overseas-born people in Australia
5:05 PM - 5:15 PMBiography
Dr Phillips is a research fellow at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University with a background in genetics. Her current research focuses on STI epidemiology and prevention, with a particular interest in health promotion.
HIV&AIDS 2024
Panel Discussion
5:15 PM - 5:45 PMBiography
Mr Teymur Noori
Expert Hiv
ECDC
Panelist
Biography
Teymur Noori is a psychologist and works at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) as an expert on monitoring an evaluation. He is primarily responsible for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals as they pertain to HIV in Europe and Central Asia. Teymur also leads ECDC work on migrant health and infectious diseases.
Ms Bianca Prain
Director Public Health Programs
NSW Ministry of Health
Panelist
Biography
Bianca Prain has over 25 years of experience in public health, health planning, disaster response, and global health. Currently serving as Director of the Public Health Programs Unit, NSW Ministry of Health, Bianca is dedicated to advancing public health policies and initiatives in NSW. Her career highlights include leadership roles in crisis management, health planning, and promoting health equity through evidence-based practices.
Dr Nathanael Wells
Research Associate
Kirby Institute
Panelist
Biography
Dr Nathanael Wells is a research associate and medical anthropologist at the Kirby Institute, UNSW. Nathanael’s research interests include the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV, HIV peer support, HIV and migration, and anal cancer prevention in people living with HIV.
Dr Tiffany Phillips
Research Fellow
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Panelist
Biography
Dr Phillips is a research fellow at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University with a background in genetics. Her current research focuses on STI epidemiology and prevention, with a particular interest in health promotion.
Mr Mao Gomez
Peer Navigation
Queensland Positive People (qpp)
Panelist
Biography
Mao is from Colombia, has worked with QPP for four years as an HIV and STI test facilitator and, for the past two years, as a Peer Navigator. He supports young people living with HIV, newcomers, and those from diverse backgrounds in Australia. Mao is part of PLAN and funds Queensland’s Young Social Group for PLHIV.
Chair
Aaron Cogle
Executive Director
National Association of People with HIV Australia, NAPWHA
Phillip Keen
Senior Research Fellow
Kirby Institute
