On Thursday, April 2nd the Capital Area Vaccine Effort will host a community meeting reviewing local HIV Vaccine Research. The event will include a round table discussion between clinical researchers from the NIH Vaccine Research Center, clinical trials volunteers, local health care providers and other community members of D.C.Topics to be discussed include current vaccine clinical trial protocols, upcoming studies and events for HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.
The event will be held at the DC Center, 1111 14th Street Suite 350. from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Dinner and stipends will be provided.
Capital Area Vaccine Effort is a volunteer panel of individuals from the general public and from the diverse communities affected by HIV/AIDS. CAVE is organized to assist and advise HIV/AIDS vaccine trial units in the metropolitan DC area by:
- Assessing the concerns and serving as an advocate for HIV/AIDS vaccine clinical trial participants and the general public,
- Acting as a liaison & ombudsman between HIV/AIDS vaccine researchers and those interested in HIV/AIDS vaccine research,
- Reflecting affected populations,
- As appropriate, encouraging participation in HIV/AIDS vaccine trials, and acting as community educators on HIV/AIDS vaccine research, and
- Assessing ethical and social implications and impact of HIV/AIDS vaccine clinical trials.
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