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Poster Tour 04: From Modelling to Micro-Elimination: Advancing HCV Models

Tracks
Track 1
Friday, October 17, 2025
11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
Hall D

Speaker

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Dr Natasha Martin
Professor
University Of California San Diego

MODELING THE IMPACT OF CHANGING DRUG MARKETS AND STRUCTURAL DETERMINANTS ON HCV AND HIV TRANSMISSION AMONG PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS IN THE UNITED STATES: A RURAL AND URBAN COMPARISON

11:10 AM - 11:15 AM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Natasha Martin is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at the University of Califórnia San Diego. She also holds an honorary professor position at University of Bristol.
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Mr. Dylan Moore
Director
Viral ElimiNation (VEN) Centers

FROM PAVEMENT TO PRESCRIPTION: LINKING HEPATITIS-C CARE THROUGH STREET OUTREACH

11:15 AM - 11:20 AM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Dylan Moore, RN, is the Director of VEN Centers and a field leader in HCV elimination. With a background in ICU leadership and community health, he drives innovative outreach models that expand access to care for underserved populations, transforming how hepatitis C treatment is delivered in the field.
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Dr Jeffrey Fehler
Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust

ACHIEVING SUSTAINED HEPATITIS C VIRUS MICRO-ELIMINATION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COST-EFFECTIVE CARE PATHWAY IN ENGLAND

11:20 AM - 11:25 AM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Dr Jeffrey Fehler is an Addictions Psychiatrist / Clinical Director at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL). CNWL provides multiple specialist addictions services, and Jeff will share his experience of Hepatitis C micro-elimination. A passionate educator, Jeff runs the Psychiatry course at Imperial College School of Medicine.
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Dr Kennedy Kipkoech
Senior Research Associate
University of Bristol

MODELLING THE IMPACT OF HEPATITIS C (HCV) TESTING AND TREATMENT ON HCV INCIDENCE AMONG PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS IN ENGLAND

11:25 AM - 11:30 AM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Dr Kennedy Kipkoech is a Senior Research Associate in Infectious Diseases mathematical modelling at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. His research specialty and interest are in the application of epidemiological, statistical, and mathematical modelling approaches to understand transmission dynamics and control of infectious diseases, particularly HIV and viral hepatitis.
Mr Gaj Gurung
Senior Analyst, Sustainable Financing
Harm Reduction International

BARRIERS, GAPS, AND GLOBAL TRENDS: ADVANCING HEPATITIS ELIMINATION FOR PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS

11:30 AM - 11:35 AM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Gaj Gurung is the Senior Analyst, Sustainable Financing at Harm Reduction International. He undertakes research and policy analysis for the Sustainable Financing Team. He has PhD in Public Health with focus on health financing.

Tour Guide

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Theresa Caruana
Post-Doctoral Fellow
UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health

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