The Conference on Cell and Gene Therapy for HIV Cure

(CGT4HIVCure 2015)

will be held at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA

on August 13-14, 2015.

defeatHIV, in collaboration with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the University of Washington Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the University of Washington Virology Division, will host the second Conference on Cell & Gene Therapy for HIV Cure in Seattle, WA on August 13-14, 2015. The event will be held on the campus of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Born out of the desire to bring much needed attention to HIV cell and gene therapies, this conference aims to unite an international roster of esteemed scientists to share and discuss novel treatments and research using these innovative modalities.

Ending HIV/AIDS will take a multi-platform approach. It will require prevention, development of a vaccine, and curative therapies. As such, defeatHIV looks forward to hosting this international gathering in 2015 designed to foster scientific collegiality and to continue to build the important scientific collaborations and community relationships that are critical to solving one of the greatest puzzles of global health in human history.

Venue

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
United States of America

At Fred Hutch, our interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists and humanitarians work together to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Our researchers, including three Nobel laureates, bring a relentless pursuit of, and passion for, health knowledge and hope to their work and the world.

Surrounded by the vibrant city and the natural beauty of the lake and mountains of the Pacific Northwest, the South Lake Union neighborhood is emerging as Seattle’s hub for life sciences research organizations.

To learn more visit http://www.fredhutch.org/en/about/about-the-center.html.