Update/Briefing on GAP Technical Strategies and Approaches for Laboratory Support
May 14 - 15, 2003

Agenda

Welcome: Dr. Stefan Wiktor and Dr. Robert Martin

Wednesday - May 14, 2003

1. Quality Laboratory Systems Support to GAP Programs
   
   • Overview of Laboratory Support to Programs
     - Dr. Austin Demby
     
   • Process and Success Factors for Laboratory Engagement in GAP Countries
     - Dr. Thomas Hearn
     
   • Quality System Initiative - Implementation of Quality Systems Essentials
     - Dr. Carlyn Collins
     
2. Laboratory Aspects of GAP Technical Strategies
   
   • Voluntary Counseling and Testing
     - Dr. R.J. Simonds
     
   • Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
     - Dr. Nathan Shaffer
     
   • Blood Safety
     - Dr. Ken Clark
     - Ms. Carol Fridlund
     
   • Surveillance
     - Dr. Theresa Diaz
     
   • Care and Treatment
     - Dr. R. J. Simonds
     
3. Technical Solutions to Program Questions - HIV Testing Strategy
   
   • Policy Development
     - Dr. Thomas Hearn
     
   • Technical Issues
     - Dr. Mark Rayfield
     
   • HIV Rapid Test Training
     - Ms. Stacy Howard

4. Laboratory Support Systems for HIV and HIV-related Programs in Resource Limited Countries
   
   • Role of the National Reference Laboratory
     - Dr. John Ridderhof
     
   • Zimbabwe's National Microbiology Reference Laboratory
     - Dr. Burton Wilcke
     
   • Dried Blood Spots
     - Dr. Joanne Mei
     
   • Molecular Technologies for HIV
     - Dr. Marcia Kalish
     
   • Monitoring for ARVs CD4/CD8/Viral Load
     - Dr. Frances Downes
     
   • STI Prevention: Syndromic Management of STIs and Laboratory Support
     - Dr. Enias Baganzi
     - Dr. Celine Taboy
     
   • Overview of Laboratory Diagnosis of OIs as Part of an Integrated Testing Program in Resource Limited Countries
     - Dr. Jon Kaplan
     
   • Lab Support for TB Programs in Resource Limited Countries
     - Dr. John Ridderhof
     
5. Laboratory Program Support and Coordination
   
   • Program Support: Facilities, Equipment, Supplies
     - Mr. Peter Crippen
     
   • Laboratory Information Systems
     - Ms. Reshma Kakkar
     
   • PT Assist
     - Mr. Dan Tholen