This document announces a conference on HPV infection among women with or at risk for HIV. It notes that HPV infection is common among HIV+ women and can lead to cervical cancer. While HAART has reduced AIDS, its effect on HPV and cervical dysplasia is unknown. The conference aims to investigate the role of HPV in HIV+ women and discuss treatment and prevention strategies like the HPV vaccine. Topics will include the epidemiology of HPV/HIV co-infection, treating cervical disease, updates on the HPV vaccine trial, and implementing HPV vaccination. The event is intended for physicians, PAs, NPs, and nurses providing care to HIV+ or at-risk women.
1. Dear Colleague,
Women infected with HIV are at increased risk for the development of cervical cancer
precursors, which are associated with infection by human papillomavirus (HPV). As
many as 60% of HIV-infected women are co-infected with some type of HPV, while
24% may be infected by three or more types. Approximately 20% of co-infected women
develop HPV-induced pre-malignant lesions of the uterine cervix within three years of
an HIV diagnosis. Left untreated, HPV-associated lesions may lead to invasive cervical
cancer, an AIDS-defining illness.
While recent advances in highly active antiretroviral therapy(HAART) have contributed
to a decline in AIDS incidence, the therapeutic effect of HAART on HPV clearance and
the incidence of cervical dysplasia is not entirely known. Other therapeutic options
include a novel preventative HPV vaccine that also might prove to be of some benefit
to both HIV-infected and at-risk women.
Please join us as we investigate the role of HPV infection among women living with or
at risk for HIV infection.
THE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Dennis Thomas
Coordinator, BRUNAP
Susan Cu-Uvin, MD
Assoc Professor Ob-Gyn & Medicine
Brown Medical School
David Pugatch, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Brown Medical School
Herb Harwell, MD
Asst Professor Medicine and Pediatrics
Brown Medical School
Carol Browning, MS, RN, C
Community Health Nurse Coordinator
RI Department of Health
Janice Miller, M Ed
Director, Brown Office of CME
Brown Medical School
HIV/HPVAMONGWOMEN
Wednesday,June 21,2006 • 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
— A dinner program presented by Brown University AIDS Program —
Providence Marriott Hotel
Accreditation The program will offer 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™; CEU accreditation for nurses (3.6 hrs) is pending.
Target Audience Primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses who provide primary health
care services to women who are HIV-infected or who have CDC-defined AIDS.
SPONSORED BY THE BROWN UNIVERSITY AIDS PROGRAM • LIFESPAN/TUFTS/BROWN CENTER
FOR AIDS RESEARCH • BROWN MEDICAL SCHOOL OFFICE OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this
course, participants should
be able to:
1) Discuss the epidemiol-
ogy and pathogenesis of hpv
and hpv-associated diseases
among hiv-infected women;
2) identify appropriate treat-
ment/interventions for cer-
vical dysplasia among hiv-in-
fected women;
3) discuss the influence of
haart on cervical dysplasia
and hpv infection;
4) describe vaccine strate-
gies for the prevention and
therapy of hpv infection and
cervical dysplasia and/or
cancer.
2. Directions & Parking
The Providence Marriott Hotel is located at One Orms St. Parking is free.
From Rt 95 North: take Exit 23 (Capitol Offices Exit). Stay right at the fork, then make a left at the light onto Orms
Street. The hotel will be on the left.
From Rt 95 South: take Exit 23 (Charles Street Exit). At end of ramp turn right, then take first left onto Ashburton
Street. The hotel will be on the right.
Agenda
5:30-6:00 pm REGISTRATION AND BUFFET DINNER
6:00-6:10 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
6:10-6:40 HIV AND HPV
E. Milu Kojic, MD • Assistant Professor, Medicine, Brown Medical School and The Miriam
Hospital
6:40-7:10 TREATMENT OF CERVICAL DISEASE
Lori Boardman, MD • Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brown Medical School;
Director, Vulvar and Colonoscopy Clinics, Women and Infants Hospital Women’s Primary
Care Center
7:10-8:10 UPDATE ON THE HPV VACCINE TRIAL
Michael Steller, MD • Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of
Medicine; Division Chief, Gynecologic Oncology, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
8:10-8:40 HPV VACCINE TRIAL IMPLEMENTATION
Michelle Lally, MD • Assistant Professor, Medicine, Brown Medical School
8:40-9:00 Q&A; CLOSING REMARKS
Accreditation
Brown Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Brown Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.
Continuing Education Units are accredited through the New EnglandAIDS Education and Training Center
and the Board of Registration in Nursing of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pending confirmation,
this session has been approved for 3.6 contact hours.
HIV/HPVAMONGWOMEN
THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY
THE NEW ENGLAND AIDS EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER UNDER GRANT 2 H4A HA 00050-04-0
BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM
THE LIFESPAN/TUFTS/BROWN CENTER FOR AIDS RESEARCH
MERCK & CO.
Box G-C Providence, RI 02912
t 401 383 3005 ❥ f 401 383 3006 ❥ brunap@brown.edu
www.brown.edu/brunap/
brunapBrown University AIDS Program
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED BY:
3. HIV/HPV Among Women • Wednesday,June 21,2006
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Registration Form
Brown University AIDS Program and Brown Medical School
HIV/HPV AMONG WOMEN
Wednesday,June 21,2006 • 5:30-9:00 p.m.
The dinner and program are free. Registrations are not accepted by telephone.
For questions or information,please telephone the BRUNAP office at 401.383.3005.
To ensure proper CME/CEU credit,be assured of seating,and help us plan accurately for the number attending,
PLEASE FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION BELOW AND RETURN IT TO US BY JUNE 16,2006.
Please PRINT CLEARLY or type the requested information.
Mail to:
BROWN UNIVERSITY AIDS PROGRAM
BOX G-C
PROVIDENCE,RI 02912
Or fax to:
401.383.3006