The Center for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam (CINIMA) houses the main departments and laboratories within the University of Amsterdam/Academic Medical Center (AMC) involved in patient care, education and research in the field of Infectious Diseases and Immunity. CINIMA coordinates, integrates and combines the knowledge present...
What sociodemographic, behavioural, and clinical profiles are linked to disruptions of vaginal bacteria in African women? Not enough is known about the sociodemographic, behavioural, and clinical correlates of the bacterial environment of the vagina. The vaginal microbiome (VMB) can be characterized using molecular methods. In this...
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) The most prestigious HIV/aids conferences in the world pays tribute to our founder Joep Lange and Jacqueline van Tongeren during the opening session. The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) is an annual event which brings together top...
9th International Workshop On HIV Treatment, Pathogenesis And Prevention Research In Resource-Limited Settings Harare, Zimbabwe, 5 - 8 May 2015 Reminder abstract submission deadline! Dear colleagues, We are proud of our outstanding faculty of leading international experts. Take a look at our impressive list of confirmed speakers. New: Meet the expert sessions will be...
Dear colleagues in the fight against HIV, As the chair of the 2015 AIDS Impact conference I wanted to personally invite you to a wonderful summer week in Amsterdam of knowledge and personal experiences – 28th-31st of July. Most of you probably know of AIDS Impact, its...
Does hormonal contraception create changes in cervicovaginal bacteria and does it affect risk of sexually transmitted infections for African sex workers? Previous studies have reported an association between the use of injectable Depo-Provera for contraception and increased risk of HIV acquisition. Hormones may increase susceptibility to...