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EACS WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe) has created the educational video and accompanying factsheet “Transitioning through Menopause with HIV” to support women and healthcare professionals.

More women with HIV are reaching menopause, but awareness of symptoms and appropriate care remains limited. This can lead to missed diagnoses and untreated health issues such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and depression.

Read the factsheet and watch the video to learn more.

Join the EACS Live! Journal Club on HIV-1 drug resistance to Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs)

Monday, 21 May 2025

14:00-15:00 CEST

The next EACS Live! Journal Club will take place on Wednesday, 21 May at 14:00 CEST and will focus on HIV-1 drug resistance to Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs).

Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs) are now considered a cornerstone of combination antiretroviral therapy. Resistance to INSTIs in HIV treatment is relatively uncommon, particularly with the use of second-generation agents, but can occur. In this Journal Club we will discuss the resistance patterns during second-generation INSTI failure and the risk factors for developing resistance. Special focus will be given to dolutegravir resistance due to its widespread use as a first-line antiretroviral agent globally.

Presenters:

Tom Loosli (Switzerland)

Mafalda Miranda (Netherlands)

Moderators: 

Evangelia Kostaki (Greece)

Uwe Koppe (Germany)

Register now!

We are excited to announce that the 21st European AIDS Conference will take place in Prague, Czechia, from 6–8 October 2027. Located in the heart of Europe, Prague is a key centre of science and culture and will offer a great setting to continue our shared commitment to advancing HIV research and care.

Join us in Paris this October to learn more about what’s to come in 2027.

Building successful partnerships for STI prevention among MSM: Webinar by ECDC, EACS & CHIP.

This webinar, presented by the ECDC in collaboration with the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) and CHIP Centre of Excellence for Health, Immunity and Infections @Rigshospitalet, aims to improve sexual health outcomes for high-risk MSM (men who have sex with men).

Participants will:
➡️ Understand the crucial role of partnerships in STI prevention.
➡️ Identify concrete actions to establish/strengthen collaboration between public health, civil society, and clinical services in their own settings.

Date: 26 March 2025
Time: 15:00-16:30 CET

Register here.

Position:Project Coordinator (HIV and related conditions)

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Job type: Full-time

Application deadline: 31 March 2025

EACS is seeking a dynamic Project Coordinator to manage and execute impactful projects related to HIV and co-infections. This role involves project management, content development, and collaboration with international stakeholders. As a vital part of the EACS Secretariat, you will contribute to HIV prevention and care across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute HIV-related projects.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and work plans.
• Design educational materials and training programmes on HIV and related conditions.
• Develop and implement frameworks to assess project impact.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HIV and infectious disease health issues.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Full proficiency in English (oral and written).

Learn more and apply!

Early Registration for EACS 2025 is now open!

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) invites you to join the 20th European Conference that will take place in the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France.

It will be an unforgettable conference with great keynote and plenary lectures. The EACS Conference will be a hub for clinicians, researchers, community and activists. Presented live by experts, you will be introduced to innovations and topics at the forefront of HIV medicine.

Register here and benefit from the lowest rate until 23 July, 2025 and join us in Paris.

On International Women’s Day 2025, we would like to highlight the impact of WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe) in advancing women’s health, particularly for those living with HIV. Since 2018, WAVE has worked to bridge research gaps, provide expert guidance, and advocate for better healcare standards. Through research, education, and collaboration with NGOs and community representatives, we strive to ensure that all women receive equitable and high-quality care.

This year, WAVE continues its efforts to address key challenges in migrant women’s health, women in Ukraine, HPV screening, breastfeeding, menopause and ageing.

On this International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our dedication to a future where every woman has access to the care and support she deserves.

Annette Haberl, Germany, Chair

Nina Weis, Denmark, Vice-Chair

The EACS WAVE Healthcare Perception Working Group invites applications from highly motivated young researchers for a six-month scoping review project on models of care for ageing women living with HIV in Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for a Master's (final year) or PhD student to gain hands-on experience in systematic literature review, stakeholder engagement, and scientific dissemination.

About the Project

• The project aims to map existing guidance on models of care for ageing women living with HIV, identify gaps in the literature, and contribute to evidence-based improvements in healthcare services. The findings will be presented at EACS 2025 in Paris.

Learn more. 

Deadline for Applications: 20 March 2025

For inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: wave_at_eacsociety.org.