Dr. Brian Conway, MD, FRCPC, is an infectious diseases specialist. He leads the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, specializing in the design and evaluation of care systems for vulnerable inner-city residents, especially those living with HCV and HIV infection. He has led and published many seminal clinical trials in this field.

Dr. Adi Azahar N, a Doctor of Public Health candidate and trained medical officer, has served in rural Borneo and urban Kuala Lumpur, gaining diverse public health experience. Passionate about harm reduction, infectious diseases, and implementation science, his research focuses on hepatitis C treatment for PWUD and advancing community-based interventions.

MBBS, MD Microbiology working as Scientist C in the Hepatitis Group of ICMR-NIV Pune. Area of reasearch: HCV in intravenous drug users, cardiovascular risk in HCV infection, acute hepatitis of unknown origin (AHUO), CRISPR-based production of knock-out cell lines for HCV Undertaken outbreak investigations as part of National Central team

He is a PhD holder with solid background in TB, hepatitis & HIV programme management, health systems analysis, Planning and M&E. Skilled in participatory planning, developing & implementing TB & HIV policies and guidelines. He championed 2005-2009 Gombe State Health Sector Strategic Health Development Plan and HIV/AIDs Anti- Discrimination law

I'm a young researcher. Passionate about science, I've always been fascinated by how micro-organisms work. I'm committed to scientific research thanks to my initial results, and I've already taken part in national and international workshops and conferences to share my passion for science and encourage others to consider scientific careers.