WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

 

Platinum Sponsors

 

The organisations listed have kindly sponsored the 10th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference 2016. Sponsorship is offered as an unconditional grant. The sponsor has no control over content, tone, emphasis, allocation of funds or selection of recipients. ASHM does not endorse or promote any healthcare-related products.

 

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Edition 7

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE UP TO 20% ON YOUR REGISTRATION

The earlybird registration closes in just 3 DAYS! Never before has there been a more important conference to attend in Viral Hepatitis. We are at a unique moment in history to reduce the burden of HCV in Australia and New Zealand. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to attend this conference. See how the program is shaping up according to our committee below.

Register your place before Sunday 31 July 2016



For more information on registration types and rates, as well as how to register, please visit the website. 

HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR ACCOMMODATION?

Special conference accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates and are only available when booked through the online registration system by Monday 14 August.

Get in quick so you don’t miss out on your first choice for accommodation.

Hotels include:
• Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
• Jupiters Gold Coast
• Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise
• Broadbeach Travel Inn Apartments

View the Accommodation page for more information on the hotels and room rates!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Committee have been working hard to put together an interesting and exciting program with internationally acclaimed invited speakers. Make sure you view the online program to view all the proffered paper presentations and keynote speakers!

Highlights Direct from the Conference Committee

“I am excited about the confluence of great ideas and speakers from all facets of contemporary viral hepatitis in Australia and New Zealand – translational sciences, epidemiology the community sector and clinicians. When diverse groups of highly capable people get together and exchange ideas, great things happen!” – Krispin Hajkowicz

“Professor Ed Gane is a national treasure in New Zealand and has done arguably more than any other individual to make the wonderful era of low toxicity, highly effective hep C treatment a reality. I am excited to hear his insights on where interferon-free hep C treatment is heading next” – Krispin Hajkowicz

“The program shows a great commitment to tackling the complex issues - stigma, criminalisation, working across diverse communities, developing people-centred models of care - totally looking forward to it.”– Carla Treloar

“July 28 is now recognized as World Hepatitis Day, one of only a few designated world health days. Globally, viral hepatitis is responsible for 1.4 million deaths yearly and is the 8th highest cause of mortality globally, mainly due to HBV and HCV infection with the remainder from hepatitis A and E. The Basic Science Program has a focus on the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat and how this can be achieved. Will the new HCV antivirals be able to control HCV without a vaccine? We can reduce liver disease progression due to HBV infection but what can we do to eliminate the virus? The contribution of the other agents of viral hepatitis, HAV, HDV and HEV to public health will also be considered.” – Scott Bowden