Respi-DART 2022

Los Cabos, Mexico / 4-8 December 2022

Dear Colleagues,

The focus of HIV & Respi DART 2022 is to assemble basic scientists, clinicians, medical professionals, and nurses together to advance our knowledge of the ongoing drug development process in the treatment and cure of HIV and SARS-CoV-2. After we held the 2020 conferences virtually due to the pandemic, we are pleased we have returned to an in-person format at the Hilton in Cabos San Lucas Mexico from December 4-8, 2022.

The DART series conferences highlight emerging challenges facing today’s global community. Antiretroviral drug development against HIV has seen many successes over the past three decades. However, many barriers still remain unresolved. This year, we plan to address advancements in cure strategies, antiretroviral therapy and long-acting formulations. At the same time, the continued difficulties around the SARS-CoV-2 warrants an up-to date, high-quality and multi-faceted platform where the latest developments and cutting-edge discoveries can be shared, discussed and analyzed.

HIV & Respi DART 2022 will focus on topics such as advances in epidemiology, diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccinology, immunity and inflammation, virus/host interactions, enzymology, and new study models in development. Emphasis is placed on sharing the latest clinical data for several small molecules advancing through human trials. Novel drug targets and mechanisms of action will also be heavily explored. Through participation in this back-to-
back conference, delegates will be able to attend invited lectures by world-renowned leaders, participate in our poster receptions, and take advantage of key networking opportunities with peers and key opinion leaders.

Finally, this year we have the pleasure to honor Dr. James W. Curran and Dr. Christian Bréchot with distinguished lecture awards in recognition of their important contributions to the field of HIV and virology research and advocacy over the past several decades.

The in-person format of HIV & Respi DART 2022 will provide a highly invigorating and accessible platform for the global scientific community to engage with their peers and learn about the latest advancements in this arena. We look forward to seeing you this year!

Program co-chair on behalf of the Organizing Committees,
Raymond F. Schinazi, PhD, Hon DSc , FAASLD
Emory University, USA