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Session U: Hepatitis C reinfection

Tracks
Track 1
Friday, September 13, 2019
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Montreal A & B, Level 11

Speaker

Dr Naveed Janjua
Clinical Associate Professor
Bc Centre For Disease Control

Hepatitis C Virus Reinfection after Successful Treatment with Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy in Canada

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Abstract

Biography

Dr. Janjua provides leadership on surveillance, research and policy advice and programing related to hepatitis B and C in British Columbia. His research interests include hepatitis B and C, syndemics of substance use, mental illness and blood-borne infections, intervention effectiveness, health disparities and strategies to enhance access to care.
Dr Brendan Jacka
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Brown University

RISK OF HCV REINFECTION AND ASSOCIATED PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOUR AMONG MEN WHO INJECT DRUGS OR WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN IN CANADA.

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Abstract

Video Recording

Biography

Brendan is a postdoctoral fellow undertaking research in hepatitis C virus infection, health service utilisation, and patterns of substance use in vulnerable populations. With a background in laboratory research, Brendan is now gaining experience in substance use and addiction epidemiology.
Dr Behzad Hajarizadeh
Senior Lecturer
UNSW Sydney

HEPATITIS C VIRUS REINFECTION FOLLOWING ANTIVIRAL TREATMENT AMONG PEOPLE WHO USE OR INJECT DRUGS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Abstract

Speaker Presentation

Video Recording

Biography

Behzad Hajari is a clinical epidemiologist, and a Senior Lecturer in the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney. He trained as a Medical Practitioner and has an MPH and PhD in Medicine. His research interests include HCV care in prison setting and among people who inject drugs.
Prof Gregory Dore
Head, Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program
The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

DRUG USE AND REINFECTION DURING AND FOLLOWING HCV TREATMENT WITH ELBASVIR/GRAZOPREVIR (EBR/GZR) AMONG PATIENTS RECEIVING OPIOID AGONIST THERAPY: FINAL RESULTS FROM THE CO-STAR STUDY

2:30 PM - 2:35 PM

Abstract

Speaker Presentation

Biography

Professor Dore is Head, Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, and Infectious Diseases Physician, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
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MD Brian Conway
Medical Director and President
Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre

LOW RATE OF REINFECTION AMONG A COHORT OF PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED FOR HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION WITHIN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM

2:35 PM - 2:40 PM

Abstract

Speaker Presentation

Video Recording

Biography

Julie Holeksa received a B.A in Sociology and an M.Sc in Global Health and Public Policy. She is currently researching the treatment of HCV in vulnerable populations.
Dr. Claudia Bernardini
Doctor
Arud

RARE HCV RE-INFECTION AFTER DAA TREATMENT IN AN INTEGRATED ALL-UNDER-ONE-ROOF CARE SETTING

2:40 PM - 2:45 PM

Abstract

Biography

Claudia Bernardini is an internal medicine and infectious disease specialist and has worked as physician at Arud in Zurich, Switzerland since 2017. Her main focus of research and care is in HIV and hepatitis. She has mainly published within the framework of the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS).

Chair

Charlotte Laniece Delaunay
PhD Candidate
McGill University

Phillip Read
Director
Kirketon Road Centre

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