2025 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Vaccine Science Academy - Cape Town

2025 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Vaccine Science Academy is organized by International AIDS Society (IAS) and will be held from Jun 03 - 05, 2025 in Cape town, South Africa.

Description:
The academy will serve as a space where participants can interact with leading researchers and experts in the HIV vaccine R&D field. The comprehensive programme will be led by renowned scientists, including vaccine researchers, social scientists, and ethicists. It will use a participative approach to deliver interactive classroom sessions on key topics related to HIV vaccine research and development.

The objectives are to:

• Provide training on state-of-the-art HIV vaccine research and development, notably vaccine design and the use of relevant scientific tools and skills (such as scientific writing).
• Provide a unique opportunity to engage and discuss with leaders in the HIV vaccine field, in a retreat-type setting, to build and facilitate collaborations in the search for an HIV vaccine.
• Support participants in establishing a sustainable network across different research institutions and creating momentum for African led research.