title: Impact of the 16th International Conference on AIDS: can these conferences lead to policy change?
abstract: This Commentary reflects on the success of the XVI International Conference on AIDS, that was held in Toronto between August 13-18, 2006. Not only was the Conference judged to have been a scientific success, it will probably also be recognized over time as having had important political impact. It is vital that scientists and policy-makers continue to be able to interact at these meetings as part of global efforts to combat the HIV epidemic.
authors.affiliation: CARE USA, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. hgayle@care.org
authors.forename: Helene
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gayle
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Wainberg
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009864:Ontario; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology