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 Microbicides 200428-31 March 2004, Hilton London MetropoleThe conference42 million men, women and children worldwide were living with HIV by the end of December 2002 (source: UNAIDS), including five million newly-infected during that year alone. Another 45 million people will become infected between 2002 and 2010, unless the current transmission rates can be vastly reduced. Of the 42 million, 29.4 million live in sub-Saharan Africa and 58% of them are women. Not only are women more susceptible to HIV infection, many are powerless to insist on the use of condoms or other methods of protecting themselves. In this context, and with the knowledge that an effective HIV vaccine is unlikely to be available for several years, the need for an effective topical microbicide grows ever more urgent. 2004 should prove to be a landmark year in the field of microbicide development as the first Phase III trials of novel products are due to start – the next step along the road to making a microbicide available to the millions worldwide in desperate need of protection.The aims of the Microbicides 2004 conference are to:Report novel or innovative work in the microbicides fieldProvide updates on recent microbicides research, divided into three tracks: basic science, clinical science, and behavioural science (including public health and the microbicide marketplace)Provide a forum for the discussion of new developments in microbicide research including ethical, clinical, behavioural and methodological issuesPresent opportunities for knowledge-sharing between microbicide researchers, public-health workers and advocacy organisations.There will be an opening ceremony on the evening of Sunday 28 March at which politicians, policy makers and the international media are expected. The conference will run for a full three days, each of which will contain:Scientific overviews and presentations with plenary sessions, invited lecturers and presentations of original researchWorkshops to review issues unique to microbicides such as trial design and outcome measures, and ethical issues in the clinical trials of microbicidesPoster sessions. Focus on LondonFollowing the successful Microbicides conferences in Washington in 2000 and Antwerp in 2002, March 2004 sees the focus move to London.The venue is the Hilton Metropole Hotel, two minutes by taxi from Paddington station and the Heathrow Express, with a journey time from the airport of 15 minutes. The hotel is in walking distance of Hyde Park and London’s main shopping streets, and close to Imperial College. Accommodation will be available at the venue and other hotels in the vicinity.London in March offers a variety of diversions for out-of-conference relaxation, including sight-seeing and shopping; the arts and the theatre; and pubs, clubs and restaurants to suit every taste. Conference staff will be on hand to help delegates plan their spare time.To book your place or find out more information, e-mail info@microbicides2004.org.uk or telephone the Event Office on +44 (0) 20 7720 4411

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657-001 Jonathan Weber, Imperial College London, Conference co-chair

657-003 Janet Darbyshire, Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, Conference co-chair

657-005 Robin Gorna, Department for International Development, Conference co-chair

657-008 Robin Gorna, Department for International Development, Conference co-chair

657-011 Geeta Rao Gupta, International Center for Research on Women speaking at the opening ceremony of Microbicides 2004

657-021 Geeta Rao Gupta, International Center for Research on Women speaking at the opening ceremony of Microbicides 2004

657-024 Ntombikayise Khoza, Lotsha Youth Development Forum speaking at the opening ceremony of Microbicides 2004

657-039 Microbicides 2004 opening ceremony

657-049 Malegapuru William Makgoba speaking at the opening ceremony of Microbicides 2004

657-055 Debrework Zewdie, World Bank speaking at the opening ceremony of Microbicides 2004

657-086 Batanai Marimba playing at the Microbicides 2004 opening reception

657-096 Microbicides 2004 opening reception

657-140 Microbicides 2004 opening reception

657-168 Microbicides 2004 opening reception

657-199 HRH The Princess Royal speaking at Microbicides 2004

657-212 HRH The Princess Royal speaking at Microbicides 2004

657-224 HRH The Princess Royal presenting the track A poster prize

657-227 HRH The Princess Royal presenting the track B poster prize

657-229 HRH The Princess Royal presenting the joint track C poster prize

657-231 HRH The Princess Royal presenting the joint track C poster prize

657-238 HRH The Princess Royal presenting the outstanding contribution award

657-245 HRH The Princess Royal inspecting the winning track A poster

657-248 HRH The Princess Royal inspecting the winning track B poster

657-257 HRH The Princess Royal inspecting the joint winning track C poster

657-259 HRH The Princess Royal inspecting the joint winning track C poster

657-260 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-264 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-268 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-274 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-277 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-279 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-280 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-282 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-283 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-289 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to delegates at the conference

657-291 Microbicides 2004 scientific co-ordinators Lorna Colquhoun and Ros Hayles

657-299 HRH The Princess Royal speaking to the conference co-chairs

657-301 Microbicides 2004 conference dinner

657-316 Microbicides 2004 conference dinner

657-317 Microbicides 2004 conference dinner

657-327 Dancing at the Microbicides 2004 conference dinner

657-332 Dancing at the Microbicides 2004 conference dinner