Update on CROI 2022 In-Person Component
An announcement will be released early next week about the practicality of an in-person component of CROI 2022. Please continue to check the CROI website for updates.
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Update on CROI 2022 In-Person Component
Thank you to those who have completed the survey about the practicality of an in-person component of CROI 2022. We continue to collect responses, and expect to make a decision by end of this week. Please continue to check the CROI website for updates.
Late-Breaker Abstract and Scholarship Submission Has Closed
The submission period for late-breaker abstracts and scholarships is now CLOSED. Dispositions will be sent out by email on or around January 14, 2022. Visit the Important Dates page for information about other important milestones for CROI 2022.
CROI 2022 Community Scholarship Application Submission Reopen for Virtual Registration
Log in or create an account on the CROI Abstract and Scholarship Submission System to submit a Community Scholarship for virtual attendance at CROI 2022. Given the unique moment we are in with CROI 2022 being a hybrid conference that will include in-person and virtual participation, we are reopening Community Scholarship application submissions from Monday,…
Registration and Application submission system for CROI 2022 will be unavailable on December 18
The CROI 2022 Registration and Application submission system will be unavailable on Saturday, December 18 between 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM Eastern Time for maintenance. Please complete your registration or application submission before or after that time. Thank you for your understanding.
CROI 2022 General Abstract and Scholarship Dispositions Have Been Sent by Email
CROI General Abstract and Scholarship dispositions have been sent by email on December 10, 2021. If you have not received a disposition for your submission, please make sure to check your spam folder and contact the submitting author of your abstract. Most answers to frequently asked questions are available on our FAQ page. If you still have…
December 1 is World AIDS Day, a Time to Raise Awareness of the AIDS Pandemic and Remember Its History and Its Toll
World AIDS Day is a time to bring attention to ongoing endeavors to treat these viruses and their related conditions. Please support the IAS–USA in its efforts to deliver continuing medical education and crucial information to health care practitioners who provide care for people with HIV and AIDS. Your donation will be used to help…
CROI 2022 Registration and Application is Now Open!
The registration and application process to attend the hybrid CROI 2022 is now open! To start your registration or application, visit https://www.croiconference.org/attendees/ and follow the “Apply or Register” button. To ensure that you are eligible to attended CROI, you may review the Attendee Criteria page. Most answers to the frequently asked questions are available on…
CROI 2022 Affiliated and Proximate Activity application is now open
We are now accepting Affiliated and Proximate Activity applications. Please click here to access the webpage for additional information and instructions on how to submit an application.
CROI 2022 General Abstract and Scholarship Submissions Are Now Closed
The deadline for general abstract and scholarship submissions to the hybrid 2022 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) has now passed. Dispositions will be sent by email on December 10, 2021. Late-breaking abstract submission opens December 13, with a deadline of January 5, 2022. Studies that include data analyzed after general abstract submission and…
Misleading and Fraudulent CROI Website
CROI has been alerted that there is a misleading and fraudulent website offering registration and housing for CROI 2022. All websites affiliated with CROI are accessible through www.CROIconference.org.
CROI 2022 General Abstract and Scholarship Submissions Are Now Open
General abstract and scholarship submissions for the 29th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) are now being accepted. The deadline to submit a general abstract and scholarship application November 1, 2021, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Visit the Abstract Guidelines and Submission and Scholarships webpages for more information.
CROI 2022 will Include Research in SARS-CoV-2
The 29th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) will be held from February 12 to 16, 2022, and will include research on SARS-CoV-2. As always, the best and most consequential original research will define the science at CROI 2022, including research in HIV, hepatitis viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions. CROI Going Hybrid in 2022: CROI is currently planned…
CROI 2022 Update, Conference Dates, and Deadlines
Mark the date: November 1, 2021, is the general abstract and scholarship submission deadline for the 29th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). CROI 2022 will be held on February 12 to 16, 2022, and is currently planned as a hybrid conference to include both virtual and in-person participation. The in-person component, hosted in Denver, Colorado, USA, will feature additional sessions and…
CROI 2021 Updates in Topics in Antiviral Medicine™ 29.2
The April/May, 2021 issue of Topics in Antiviral Medicine™ (TAM) is the first of 2 issues that highlight the cutting-edge scientific advances that were presented at the virtual 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CRO 2021). In this issue, new data on HIV prevention as well as epidemiologic trends and neurologic, metabolic, and opportunistic complications in…
Access to VCROI 2021 Conference Materials
In response to community requests, and in a desire to make the full scientific information and discourse from virtual CROI 2021 available as broadly as possible, full and free access to all virtual CROI 2021 session recordings is available via the CROI website. The original plan to restrict access to some virtual CROI materials for…
REMINDER to Claim CME Credits for vCROI 2021
The deadline to claim CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or a certificate of participation is Wednesday, May 12. CME for viewing the on-demand webcasts is only available to all registered virtual CROI 2021 attendees.
New CROI 2021 Review Article Available from Topics in Antiviral Medicine™
An early e-publication article summarizing key data on new research in complications related to HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions is now available from the peer-reviewed IAS-USA journal Topics in Antiviral Medicine™. This data were presented at the virtual 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (vCROI 2021) held March 6…
New virtual CROI 2021 Review Article Available from Topics in Antiviral Medicine™
An early e-publication article summarizing key data on new research in epidemiology and prevention in HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions is now available from the peer-reviewed IAS-USA journal Topics in Antiviral Medicine™. This data were presented at the virtual 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (vCROI 2021) held March…
Full and free access to all virtual CROI 2021 on-demand session recordings are now available
CME for viewing the on-demand webcasts is only available to all registered virtual CROI 2021 attendees. The deadline to claim CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or certificate of participation is May 12. To view the webcasts, visit the click here.
Virtual CROI 2021 Review Article Now Available from Topics in Antiviral Medicine™
An early e-publication article summarizing key data on new research in HIV, tuberculosis, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions presented at the virtual 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (vCROI 2021) is now available from the peer-reviewed IAS-USA journal Topics in Antiviral Medicine™. Virtual CROI 2021 was held March 6 to…
March 2021: Abstract Publication and Citation
Abstracts from CROI 2021 are published in Topics in Antiviral Medicine, Volume 29 Issue 1. To view the issue, including information on how to cite CROI abstracts, click here.
How to Claim CME Credits, ABIM MOC Points, or a Certificate of Participation for virtual CROI 2021
The process for claiming CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or a certificate of participation is now open. To complete the claiming process, please follow the below steps. BEFORE YOU CLAIM: The claiming process can only be completed once. Be sure to watch all of the on-demand recordings of all of the sessions you plan to…
Access to CROI 2021 Conference Materials
In response to community requests, and in a desire to make the full scientific information and discourse from Virtual CROI 2021 available as quickly and broadly as possible, full and free access to all virtual CROI 2021 session recordings will be provided via the CROI website on April 15, 2021. The conference abstracts and the…
Data Presented at vCROI 2021 Included in March 16th Webinar on SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Dr Jonathan Li, MD, MMsc, from Harvard Medical School, will be including data presented at virtual CROI 2021 for our upcoming webinar on Fighting a Moving Target: SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Viral Escape. Note, registration closes on Monday, March 15, 2021, 4:00 PM (PT).
vCROI 2021 Registration Will Remain Open Until March 31, 2021
Registration for vCROI 2021 will remain open until March 31, 2021. Registered participants will have access to the Virtual Platform, playback of live sessions, on-demand sessions, and networking features, including Q&A and Chat features where speakers can address questions directly, until April 9, 2021. Thereafter, registered participants can access the on-demand content on the CROI website.…
vCROI 2021 Abstract eBook Now Available For Public Access
The Abstract eBoook and Program and Information Guide from vCROI 2021 are now available for public access. For more information, visit the Resources For vCROI 2021 page.
Sign the for Call Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity
Started by scientists, public health and legal experts, and community leaders assembled from around the world for the vCROI 2021, a working group drafted this call to the global leaders for vaccine equity and welcomes signatures from the wider community. Read the full text: oneillinstitute.org/COVIDVaccineStatement Sign the Letter Here
In Memoriam Video From vCROI 2021
With the rest of the scientific community, we honor the lives and legacies of the colleagues we lost over the last year. Watch Now
The Martin Delaney Presentation is Now Available for Viewing
You can now watch the Martin Delaney Presentation: Vaccine Nationalism is Killing Us: How Inequities in Research and Access to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines Will Perpetuate the Pandemic.
Science Spotlights
Science Spotlights™ are now available to all registered attendees 24/7. Do not forget to engage in chats with authors and leading researchers when you have time.
Preconference Welcome from the Virtual CROI 2021 Chair
Watch your preconference welcome from vCROI 2021 Chair Sharon L. Hillier, PhD.
Virtual Navigation Guide
Watch the Virtual Navigation Guide to explore the content and features of the vCROI 2021 Platform.
Having Trouble Accessing the Platform?
If you have trouble logging in to the vCROI 2021 Platform, please take a moment to read the Login Tips to Access the Platform. Login Tips to Access the Platform If you still need help, submit and complete the form for Virtual CROI 2021 Technical Assistance.
Access to Program and Information Guide
Program and Information Guide with abstract titles will be available on the Platform on Monday, March 1.
vCROI 2021 Platform
Access to the vCROI 2021 Platform will be available to all registered attendees starting Monday, March 1.
Registration Fee
The early registration fee closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021. The registration fee is now US $650. Registration includes exclusive access to live and on-demand components of the conference including presentations, materials, and continuing medical education credits. For more information, visit the Registration page.
Late-Breaker Abstract and Scholarship Dispositions Emailed
The late-breaker abstracts and scholarships dispositions were emailed on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Visit the Important Dates page for information about other important milestones for vCROI 2021.
Late-Breaker Abstract and Scholarship Submission Has Closed
The submission period for late-breaker abstracts and scholarships is now CLOSED. Dispositions will be sent out by email on or around February 16, 2021. Visit the Important Dates page for information about other important milestones for vCROI 2021
Late-Breaker Abstract and Scholarship Submission Deadline
The submission period for late-breaking abstracts and scholarship submission is closing on February 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM PT. To submit an abstract, please visit the Abstract Submission Website.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS: Dr David A. Katzenstein and Dr James G. Hakim
Please join us in remembering the extraordinary lives of Dr David A. Katzenstein and Dr James G. Hakim by leaving your message of condolence and sharing your stories, memories, and photos. David A. Katzenstein, MD Share Your Thoughts James G. Hakim, MD Share Your Thoughts
IN MEMORIAM: Dr David A. Katzenstein (1952-2021)
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr David Katzenstein, a leader in HIV research beginning in the very days of the HIV pandemic and valued scientific and educational contributor to the IAS-USA efforts.
IN MEMORIAM: Dr James G. Hakim
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Dr James G. Hakim. An acclaimed researcher and professor, Dr Hakim was a profoundly important leader in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Africa.
Tribute to Dr John G. Bartlett
We grieve with countless others the loss of Dr John G. Bartlett, who passed away on Jan. 19, at 83 years old. A terrible loss of a giant from the start of the HIV epidemic and a wonderful leader…just one of many lately. Too many. Bio: https://bit.ly/3c0Ng91
General Abstract and Scholarship Dispositions Have Been Sent by Email
CROI General Abstract and Scholarship dispositions have been sent by email on January 15, 2021, between 8:30 AM PT to 5:30 PM PT. If you have not received a disposition for your submission, please make sure to check your spam folder and contact the submitting author of your abstract. Most questions Most answers to frequently…
Late-Breaking Abstract and Scholarship Submissions Now Open
Submission is open for late-breaking research in in HIV, hepatitis viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions. For more information, visit the Abstract Guidelines and Submission page. New this year, submission is open for New Investigator, International Investigator, and Community Scholarship applications during the Late-Breaking Abstract submission. For more information, visit the CROI…
Exclusive Access to virtual CROI 2021 Content for Registered Attendees
Unique this year, only registered attendees will have access to the meeting content during and after the conference. vCROI 2021 will have live interactive and engaging sessions in a variety of formats, networking, rich program of on-demand content that will be released each day, and other conference materials. Additionally, registered attendees will be eligible to…
CROI Scholarships Reopening for Late-Breaker Abstract Submission
New this year, New Investigator, International Investigator, and Community Scholarship applications will reopen on for Late-Breaker Abstract submission January 15, 2021. For more information, visit the CROI Scholarships page.
Media registration for CROI 2021 is now open till February 26, 2021
Complimentary registration is provided to qualified journalists who apply for media credentials and register to attend the conference in advance. Journalists who meet the conference media registration criteria will be accredited on a space-available basis. There is no on-site registration for the conference. CROI is a scientific research meeting. Media registration is reserved for journalists…
Virtual CROI 2021 REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW OPEN!
The registration and application process to attend virtual CROI 2021 is now open! To start your registration or application, visit https://www.croiconference.org/attendees/ and follow the “Apply or Register” button. To ensure that you are eligible to attended CROI, you may review the Attendee Criteria page. Most answers to frequently asked questions are available on our FAQ…
Important Update: CROI 2021 Will Be Virtual
Given the ongoing Pandemic, CROI 2021 will be held virtually. More information will be released soon.
The registration and application system for the virtual component of CROI 2021 will open shortly
If you have an IAS-USA account, please access it here and verify that your information is up to date. If you do not have an IAS-USA account, please create one. Your IAS-USA account will be linked to your CROI registration. Registration fees and details are posted under the Registration tab on the CROI website.
Abstract and Scholarship Submissions for CROI 2021 Are Now Being Accepted
Abstract submissions and scholarship applications for the 28th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) are now being accepted. The deadline for both is December 1, 2020. Late-breaker abstract submissions are due by February 4, 2021. In addition to research abstracts on HIV and related infections, CROI 2021 is accepting abstract submissions on SARS-CoV-2 and…
October 2, 2020: In memory of Timothy Ray Brown (March 11, 1966 – September 29, 2020)
The IAS–USA and the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections deeply mourn the passing of Timothy Ray Brown, a gentle and gracious man who inspired the world first with his remarkable recovery and cure from HIV and then with his powerful advocacy for cure research and for the millions of people living with the infection.…
Updates on CROI 2021 Details and Schedule Just Released
Preparations continue for the 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), which will now include a virtual component and research on SARS-CoV-2. Key dates have been announced on the CROI website. View the full release here. Live and on-demand sessions from CROI 2021 will be available to registered attendees during the conference. Thereafter, recordings…
General Abstract Deadline Extended to December 1, 2020
The deadline for submitting general abstracts for the 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) will be December 1, 2020. In general, the abstract submission deadline for CROI has been in late September. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline has been extended. CROI 2021 will be March 6-10, 2021. Visit…
COVID-19 Abstract Submissions for CROI 2021
The 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) will also include research on SARS-CoV-2. General abstract submission will open the week of October 19, 2020 with a deadline of December 1, 2020. CROI 2021 will be March 6-10, 2021. Visit the Preliminary Schedule page for an outline of the general structure of the conference.
Update on the CROI 2021 Program and Timeline
Updates to the program format and key dates for the 2021 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) have been posted to the website. CROI 2021 will feature the best and newest research in HIV and related infections, and this year CROI will also include research on SARS-CoV-2. Agenda and Format Given the evolving COVID-19…
REMINDER for Hardship Registration Refund Request and CROI 2020 Backpacks
The deadline to apply for a hardship registration refund is Saturday, August 1, 2020. Also, if you were a paid registrant for the CROI 2020 and would like to request a backpack, please do so by Thursday, July 30, 2020.
CROI 2020 Hardship Registration Refund Request
We know that many organizations/institutions have reimbursed you for the Virtual CROI 2020 registration fee, but if you haven’t been able to be reimbursed and it has imposed a hardship, you may wish to apply for an exception. Please complete the form below, affirm that your organization/institution or government did not nor will not reimburse…
Update on Virtual CROI 2020 and its Financial Aftermath
We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience as we worked through the financial implications of emergently transitioning CROI 2020 from an in-person to a virtual conference as the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold. By mid-February, we had already incurred nearly all of the budgetary expenses for convening the conference live. The additional expenses for transitioning immediately to…
June 5, 2020: Update on CROI 2021, COVID-19, and Abstract Submission
As the COVID-19 epidemic continues to evolve, the CROI Program Committee is discussing innovative ways to provide this forum for…
May 8, 2020: Abstract Publication and Citation
Abstracts from vCROI 2020 are published in Topics in Antiviral Medicine, Volume 28 Issue 1. To view the issue, including…
CROI Update Webinar Series by IAS-USA
This webinar series by IAS-USA will be presented by Susan P. Buchbinder, MD, Katharine J. Bar, MD, and Paul E. Sax, MD. …
February 28, 2020: Program and Information Guide
The CROI 2020 Program and Information Guide is now available for download. For more information, go the Electronic Materials page.