M2010 conference co-chairs

Planning for the 2010 International Microbicides Conference (M2010) is led by three conference co-chairs.  They are jointly responsible for directing all aspects of program development, as well as overseeing logistical planning for the conference.  They have each made substantial contributions to the field of HIV prevention and microbicides research and are well-suited to ensure that M2010 will be a valuable experience for all in attendance. The M2010 conference co-chairs are: 

Ian McGowan, MD, PhD
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
United States

 Sharon Hillier, PhD
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
United States

Gita Ramjee, MSC, PhD
South African Medical Research Council
South Africa

 M2010 Scientific Program Committee Members

The M2010 conference co-chairs have selected a uniquely qualified international group of leaders to be a part of the Scientific Program Committee.  This group is responsible for determining the scientific program, including identifying the topic areas for discussion, selecting plenary and symposium presenters, and ensuring that the objectives of the conference are met appropriately.  The members are working meticulously to establish a conference program that will be enlightening, invigorating, and that will foster integrated information-sharing and collaboration across all populations and disciplines.

The Scientific Program Committee will also conduct the abstract and scholarship review and selection processes, as well as select the hosts of the 2012 International Microbicides Conference.  The M2010 Scientific Program Committee members are: 

You are respectfully requested NOT to contact the conference co-chairs or committee members with questions or concerns relative to the conference program or logistics.  Please address all matters relative to M2010 to the conference organizers by utilizing this e-mail address: M2010info@microbicides2010.org. 

Your cooperation is appreciated.