The International Steering Committee is grateful to the following individuals, all leading experts in their respective fields, for giving their time and guidance to the development of the Scientific Programme of the 20TH ICASA. We are proud to have them as the Chairs, Co-Chairs and Members for the Scientific Programme Committee.
SPC: Scientific Programme Committee
|
Prof. Tandakha Ndiaye Dieye |
Chair |
Senegal |
| Dr. Etienne Karita |
Co-Chair |
Rwanda |
Track A: Basic science (Biology & Pathogenesis)
|
Prof. Coumba Toure Kane |
Chair |
Cote d’Ivoire |
| Dr. Annette Uwineza |
Co- Chair |
Rwanda |
| Prof. Kakou R. Aka |
Member |
Cote d’Ivoire |
| Dr. Didier Ekouevi |
Member |
Benin |
| Dr. Almoustapha I. Maiga |
Member |
Mali |
| Prof. Samuel Elias Kalluvya |
Member |
Tanzania |
| Yvan Emil |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Christine Mwangi |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Jean Pierre Musabyimana |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Pacifique Mugenzi |
Member |
Rwanda |
Track B: Clinical science, treatment and care
Prof. James G. Hakim |
Chair |
Zimbabwe |
| Dr. Muhayimpundu Ribakare |
Co- Chair |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Isidore Traore |
Member |
Burkina Faso |
| Dr. Avelin Aghokeng |
Member |
Cameroun |
| Dr. Henry Nagai |
Member |
Ghana |
| Prof. Aristophane Tanon |
Member |
Cote d’Ivoire |
| Dr. Tapiwanashe Bwakuza |
Member |
Zimbabwe |
| Dr. Emmanuel Musabeyezu |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Patrick Migambi |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Kiromera Athanase |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Prof. Leon Mutesa |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Olivier Twahirwa |
Member |
Rwanda |
Track C: Epidemiology and Prevention Science
|
Prof. William Ampofo |
Chair |
Ghana |
| Dr. Placidie Mugwaneza |
Co- Chair |
Rwanda |
| Prof. Debbie Bradshaw |
Member |
South Africa |
| Prof. Zannou Marcelle |
Member |
Benin |
| Prof. Serge Eholie |
Member |
cote d'Ivoire |
| Prof. Mohamed Chakroun |
Member |
Tunisia |
| Mr. Eric Remera |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Andre Mbayiha |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Jean de Dieu Ntwali |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Julien Nyombayire |
Member |
Rwanda |
Track D: Law, Human Rights, Social Science and Political Science
Dr. Aliou Sylla |
Chair |
Mali |
| Gizelle Gatariki |
Co- Chair |
Rwanda |
| Commissioner Soyata Maiga |
Member |
The Gambia |
| Dr. Col. Alain Azondekon |
Member |
Benin |
| Mr. Kene Esom |
Member |
Senegal |
| Mr. Berry Nibogora |
Member |
South Africa |
| Dr. Marsha Martin |
Member |
United States of America |
| Dr. Ron Simmons |
Member |
United States of America |
| Mr. Paul Sagna |
Member |
Senegal |
| Mrs. Alida Ngwije |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Mugisha Veronicah |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Linda Ntaganzwa |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Aimable Musafiri |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Jamie Forrest |
Member |
Rwanda |
Track E: Health Systems, Economics and Implementation Science
|
Dr. Morenike Ukpong |
Chair |
Nigeria |
| Dr. Albert Tuyishime |
Co- Chair |
Rwanda |
| Dr. John Ojo |
Member |
Nigeria |
| Dr. Meskerem Bekele Grunitzky |
Member |
Ethiopia |
| Dr. Frank Lule |
Member |
Uganda |
| Dr. Saidi Mpendu |
Member |
Tanzania |
| Prof. Bashiru Koroma |
Member |
Sierra Leone |
| Madam Caroline Ntchatcho |
Member |
South Africa |
| Dr. Nirina Harilala Razakasoa |
Member |
Dr. Congo |
| Noella Bigirimana |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Parfait Uwaliraye |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Gilbert Biraro |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Soline Mugeni |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Sabine Umuhire |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Jackson Sebeza |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Muhammed Semakula |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Ida Kankindi |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Dr. Aflodis Kagaba |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Etienne Karita |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Eric Remera |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Joel M. Mubiligi |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Patrick Nganji |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Eugene Rugwizangoga |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Muhayimpundu Ribakare |
Member |
Rwanda |
| J.Paul Uwizihiwe |
Member |
Rwanda |
| Seth Butera |
Member |
Rwanda |
Scientific Programme:
Sessions will take place throughout the day from Monday 2nd December to Saturday, 7th December 2019. Below are the topics the Scientific Programme Committee has chosen to focus on.
Plenary Session
- 1. Towards a cure: vaccines and reservoir research.
- 2. Operationalizing the implementation of innovative biomedical prevention (PrEP, microbicides, and long-acting ARVs).
- 3. How to optimize second and third line ARV regimens and prevent HIV drug resistance through differentiated care in Africa
- 4. Integrating HIV care with emerging infections, comorbidities, and NCDs.
- 5. What will it take to achieve EMTCT and 90-90-90 goals for children in Africa?
| Scientific Programme Committee |
Numbers of Sessions |
| Plenary Session |
5 |
| Special Session |
5 |
| Workshop |
10 |
| Non-Abstract Session |
6 |
