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Symposium - Simplifying diagnosis and treatment for hepatitis B & C – now and into the future(Science & Clinical Care Theme)

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Hall M (Ground Floor)

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Learning Objectives- Attendees will become familiarised with the key challenges to simplifying testing and treatment for HCV and HBV, from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders.


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A/Prof Gail Matthews
Program Head, Therapeutic and Vaccine Research Program, Department Head of Infectious Disease Physician
The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

Simplification and implementation of existing diagnosis tools – how can we use what we have?

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Biography

Tanya Applegate leads the research laboratory team in the Viral Hepatitis and Clinical Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney. Tanya’s interests include HCV translational research, molecular epidemiology and the development and implementation of HCV molecular diagnostics, to improve health care among marginalised populations and resource limited settings.
A/Prof David Anderson
Deputy Director, Partnerships
Burnet Institute

The development of new simplified Dx technologies to reach those in need – our challenges for the next 5 year

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

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Dr Amanda Wade
Infectious Diseases Physician
Burnet Institute and Monash University

Clinical Challenges for the Simplification of HCV Treatment - Optimising the Care Cascade

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

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Amanda is an infectious diseases physician practicing in Geelong. She has an interest in blood borne viruses, and equity of healthcare for people living in regional areas. Amanda recently completed a PhD focusing on models of care for hepatitis C treatment.
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Associate Professor Jane Davies
Principal Research Fellow
Menzies School Of Health Research

Simplification of HCV treatment to reach everyone - What tools do we need to engage CALD communities?

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

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Dr Jane Davies MBBS MRCP(UK) DTM&H FRACP PhD Dr Jane Davies is a NHMRC clinical research fellow at the Menzies School of Health Research and an Infectious Diseases and General Medicine Specialist at the Royal Darwin Hospital. Her research focuses on Hepatitis B spanning molecular and clinical epidemiology as well as translation and implementation of holistic and sustainable clinical care.
Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion. Facilitator: Joe Doyle. Panellists: Melanie Eagle, Tanya Applegate, David Anderson, Amanda Wade, Jane Davies, Sinead Sheils  and Susan Hay

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Chair

Joe Doyle
Deputy Program Director, Disease Elimination
Burnet Institute

Melanie Eagle
Ceo
Hepatitis Victoria

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