13A. HIV&AIDS Closing Plenary: Top Abstracts and Award Ceremony
Tracks
Track 1
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Hall L (Ground Level) |
Speaker
Dr Gladymar Perez Chacon
Epidemiologist
The Kirby Institute
Time to HIV treatment initiation as a national surveillance indicator and an implementation tool to reach HIV transmission elimination targets
4:00 PM - 4:12 PMBiography
Gladymar is an infectious disease epidemiologist at the Kirby Institute (UNSW). Her research focuses on how social determinants contribute to disparities in health outcomes among people living with HIV and historically marginalised populations.
Associate Professor Gemma Crawford
Director of Graduate Research
Curtin University
Enhancing access to needle and syringe programs for Aboriginal peoples in Boorloo: the Healthy Blood Healthy Body project
4:15 PM - 4:27 PMBiography
A/Professor Gemma Crawford has worked as a pracademic in the Australian HIV response for over 20 years. Currently working in Curtin’s School of Population Health, she holds roles as Director, Graduate Research; Deputy Director, Collaboration for Evidence Research and Impact in Public Health; and Course Coordinator, Master of Public Health.
Ms Donna Garcia
Nsp Coordinator / Liaison Officer
HepatitisWA
Enhancing access to needle and syringe programs for Aboriginal peoples in Boorloo: the Healthy Blood Healthy Body project
4:15 PM - 4:27 PMBiography
Dr Anna Pierce
Infectious Diseases Physician
The Alfred Hospital
Management of menopause in women living with HIV in Victoria – a clinic audit of women seen at Alfred Hospital, Monash Health and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
4:30 PM - 4:42 PMBiography
Anna Pierce is an infectious diseases physician with an interest in blood borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections and has helped develop The Alfred's HIV comorbidity algorithms. She is also interested in women's health, particularly that of women in midlife and those experiencing menopause.
Ms Jessica Michaels
Deputy CEO
ASHM Health
ASHM HIV&AIDS Early Career Awards
4:45 PM - 5:00 PMBiography
Jessica Michaels is the Deputy CEO at ASHM. Jessica's work at ASHM includes overseeing the implementation of HIV, sexual health, hepatitis C and hepatitis B workforce development, capacity building, resources, strategies and policies across Australia. Jessica has managed a variety of government and non-government education, clinical and health promotion programs in Australia, South Africa, the UK, Papua New Guinea and Singapore.
A/Prof Carole Khaw
Senior Consultant Sexual Health Physician
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Convenor Reflections
5:00 PM - 5:05 PMBiography
Associate Professor Carole Khaw is a Senior Consultant Sexual Health and HIV Physician, and, Co- Head of Unit at the Adelaide Sexual Health Centre, Infectious Diseases Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital . She is also Clinical Associate Professor at the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide. She is Past Chair of the Advanced Training Committee, Sexual Health Medicine, R.A.C.P. She has always been passionate about Medical Education and Health Promotion of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine to healthcare professionals, undergraduate students and the community. She has research interests in the areas of Sexual Health, HIV prevention, epidemiology and Medical Education. She has published in several scientific journals and presented in national and international conferences. She has been on the advisory board for ViiV Healthcare and Gilead Sciences. She remains strong at advocate for vulnerable and high-risk populations and continues to work towards ensuring that no one is left behind in the fight against HIV .
Dr Jeanne Ellard
Research Fellow
ARCSHS La Trobe
Convenor Reflections
5:00 PM - 5:05 PMBiography
Jeanne is a Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. She is the project coordinator for the Newly positive: Experiences of HIV infection and diagnosis in the contemporary era study. This study investigates the experiences of people recently diagnosed with HIV in Australia.
Ms Jessica Michaels
Deputy CEO
ASHM Health
Closing of 2025 Conference
5:05 PM - 5:10 PMBiography
Jessica Michaels is the Deputy CEO at ASHM. Jessica's work at ASHM includes overseeing the implementation of HIV, sexual health, hepatitis C and hepatitis B workforce development, capacity building, resources, strategies and policies across Australia. Jessica has managed a variety of government and non-government education, clinical and health promotion programs in Australia, South Africa, the UK, Papua New Guinea and Singapore.
Adelaide Qwire
Performance
5:15 PM - 5:30 PMBiography
The Adelaide Qwire, originally established in 1996 as the S.A. Gay and Lesbian Choir, adopted its current name in 2001. We're a vibrant community choir where members, including those from the LGBTQI+ community and allies, come together to sing, have fun, and build lasting friendships. Our Musical Director, Jamie Moffatt, joined us in 2021.
Ms Jessica Michaels
Deputy CEO
ASHM Health
2026 Conference Announcement and Introduction of Convenors
5:10 PM - 5:15 PMBiography
Jessica Michaels is the Deputy CEO at ASHM. Jessica's work at ASHM includes overseeing the implementation of HIV, sexual health, hepatitis C and hepatitis B workforce development, capacity building, resources, strategies and policies across Australia. Jessica has managed a variety of government and non-government education, clinical and health promotion programs in Australia, South Africa, the UK, Papua New Guinea and Singapore.
ECR Judge
Adam Bourne
Director
ARCSHS La Trobe
Mo Hammoud
Senior Research Fellow & Research Group Leader
LGBTQ+ Population Health Research Group, Kirby Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney
Dean Murphy
Senior Research Fellow
ARCSHS, La Trobe University
HIV&AIDS Session Chair
Jeanne Ellard
Research Fellow
ARCSHS La Trobe
Carole Khaw
Senior Consultant Sexual Health Physician
Royal Adelaide Hospital