Canadian Association for HIV Research

CAHR includes all researchers and all disciplines of the scientific approaches to HIV and AIDS, for the purpose of its better prevention and treatment and ultimately for its eradication and cure.

in ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange to ensure that HIV research remains responsive to their needs.

Past presidents include Martin Schechter, Catherine Hankins, Mark Wainberg, Michael O'Shaughnessy, Michel Alary, Ken Rosenthal, Liviana Calzavara, Ted Myers and William Cameron.

This conference is the venue where HIV researchers in Canada present the results of their work and engage in knowledge exchange activities with their peers as well as with investigators in other disciplines and with the HIV/AIDS community.

The conference typically begins with a lecture named after Mark Wainberg, a leader in Canadian HIV Research.