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Concurrent 4A: Abstract Session - Innovations in HCV Prevention, Case Finding and Testing

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Miss Annabelle Stevens
Phd Student
Unsw/ Kirby Institute

Prevalence of hepatitis C infection among people receiving point-of-care testing at community services in Australia

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Annabelle is a PhD student at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney and is the Manager of the Hepatitis Policy Unit at NSW Health. Annabelle is passionate about using research to inform policies and improve healthcare access and outcomes.
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Dr Natasha Martin
Professor
University Of California San Diego

ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL OF REDUCING HOMELESSNESS ON HCV ELIMINATION AND ENDING THE HIV EPDIEMIC AMONG PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Natasha Martin is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, University of Califórnia San Diego. She holds a joint honorary professorship at University of Bristol.
Dr Emmanuel Clement
Doctoral Student
University of Port Harcourt School of Public Health

Gamification of HIV and HCV Prevention Among Adolescent People Who Inject Drugs in Nigeria: A Novel Approach

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Ms Ogechi is a senior programme officer with National Agency for the Control of AIDS with over 10 years working experience in HIV and Key population programmes including PWIDS.
Dr Basil Ahmad
Hepatology Physician and Researcher
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Opt-out Testing for Hepatitis C: A Different Risk Profile and Increased Case-Finding

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

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Biography

A Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology with experience in clinical trials, community screening, outreach testing, outpatient management, and enhancing linkage to care for vulnerable populations.
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Miss Morgan Cutlan
Point Of Care Testing Practitioner
Wales Specialist Virology Centre

A DECADE OF DRIED BLOOD SPOT TESTING FOR BLOOD BORNE VIRUSES AND SEXUAL HEALTH SCREENING IN WALES; HOW CAPILLARY BLOOD HAS REVOLUNTIONISED SCREENING

3:00 PM - 3:05 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Morgan is a National Point of Care Testing (POCT) practitioner in the Wales Specialist Virology Centre (WSVC), Public Health Wales. She has been in her POCT role since June 2022, having joined WSVC in 2020 where she worked on routine viral testing; Dried Blood Spot Test in particular.
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Dr. Andy Seaman
Medical Director, Associate Professor
Central City Concern, Oregon Health & Sciences University

EVALUATING THE DBS TEST-AND-TREAT MODEL (DBS-TaT): RAPID ACCESS TO LOW BARRIER HEPATITIS C TREATMENT WITHOUT PHLEBOTOMY

3:05 PM - 3:10 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Andy Seaman (he/they) is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, the Medical Director of Hepatitis and HIV Services at Portland, Oregon's Central City Concern. He is boarded in addiction medicine. His research centers on the intersection of hepatitis C and injection drug use.
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Mr James O'Grady
Research Coordinator
Mcgill University Health Centre

Using hepatitis C infection surveillance data to optimize the care continuum in Montréal, Canada

3:10 PM - 3:15 PM

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Biography

James O'Grady is a Research Coordinator with the Métropoles sans Hépatite C initiative in Montreal, Canada. He specializes in qualitative research and works closely with affected communities to ensure lived experiences inform program design and policy for hepatitis C elimination.
Mr David Kirongo
Research Epidemiologist
Msf Switzerland, Kenya Mission

A PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF HEPATITIS C PREVENTION AND THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES FOR INJECTION DRUG USERS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA

3:15 PM - 3:20 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Mr. Kibugu David Clinical Officer at MSF Switzerland Kenya Mission, Mombasa Project. Experienced Clinical officer demonstrated achievements working in the non-profit organization industry. Skilled in Health Promotion, HIV care and treatment/prevention, Healthcare Management, MAT Clinic support, and Community Health Initiatives.
Ms Aina Nicolàs Olivé
Predoc
Barcelona Institute For Global Health (isglobal)

COMMUNITY-BASED SCREENING FOR HBV AND HCV AMONG MIGRANTS WHO USE DRUGS IN GREECE, ITALY AND SPAIN: RESULTS FROM THE VH-COMSAVAC PROJECT

3:20 PM - 3:25 PM

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Biography

Camila is a multidisciplinary public health researcher with experience in health systems responses, particularly to viral hepatitis among difficult to reach populations such as migrants and people who use drugs. Camila is particularly interested in identifying opportunities to improve care for chronic conditions among vulnerable populations through community-based interventions.
Dr Maka Gogia
Harm Reduction Programs Director
Georgian Harm Reduction Network

SCALING UP INDEX TESTING AMONG PWID IN GEORGIA: A TARGETED APPROACH TO HEPATITIS C AND B DETECTION AND LINKAGE TO CARE

3:25 PM - 3:30 PM

Abstract (.pdf)

Biography

Maka Gogia is Programs director at GHRN. Having a high medical education and Master degree in Public health she has extensive experience in program management and research. She has long advocacy experience in increasing accessibility to HIV/HCV/TB/STI treatment and prevention services for key affected population.
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