CROI recognizes that travel to scientific meetings in and outside the United States has become difficult for many in our community. Some colleagues face restrictions on entering the United States; others, including scholars, post-doctoral students, and investigators, face limits on travel funding or concerns about leaving the country while on a visa and their ability…
General Abstract and Scholarship submission system is open for the 2027 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). The deadline for submission is October 1, 2026. Details are available on the Abstract Guidelines and Submission webpage and the Scholarship webpage.
The Scientific Program Committee is pleased to announce the Opening Session speakers for the 34th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), to be held March 21 to 24, 2027, in San Diego, California. We are also excited to share an early glance at the CROI 2027 scientific program. Abstract submission will open on August…
On behalf of the International Antiviral Society–USA, we want to say something clearly and without qualification: Thank you, Dr Anthony Fauci. Thank you for more than five decades of extraordinary public service, scientific leadership, and commitment to the health of people in the United States and around the world. Thank you for your leadership during…
CME credit claiming for CROI 2026 On Demand is now available—offering a flexible way to engage with conference content and earn credits, even if you did not attend the meeting.* Through this enduring activity, you can access selected sessions from CROI 2026 and earn up to 28.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ at $25 per…
Dr Carl W. Dieffenbach, senior advisor to the director at the Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA, was presented with the first Lifetime Achievement Award during the Opening Session at the CROI 2026. The Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the CROI Foundation, honors a distinguished senior investigator whose career spans decades of…
In episode 72 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Alan Winston joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss a presentation he gave at the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) entitled Neurodegeneration and Dementia Risk in Older Adults With HIV: Biomarkers and Epidemiology. Dr Winston is a Professor of HIV and Genitourinary Medicine at Imperial…
In episode 71 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Peter Hunt joins host Dr Michael Saag to provide a review of the science presented at the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). Dr Hunt is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco and is the Associate Chief for Research in the Zuckerberg…
In episode 70 of Going anti-Viral, Peter Staley joins host Dr Michael Saag after giving the Martin Delaney presentation at the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) entitled ”Annus Horribilis” and The War on Science: Thoughts on Resisting and Rebuilding. Mr Staley shares his inspiring story as a pioneering HIV and LGBTQ+ rights…
We are pleased to announce that CROI 2027 will be held from March 21 to 24, 2027, in San Diego, California, USA. See CROI 2027 Important Dates and Deadlines (Preliminary)
All registered attendees received an email on Friday, February 27, with instructions on how to claim CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or a certificate of participation. These instructions are also available on the Attendee Conference Resources page.
In this Martin Delaney lecture at CROI 2026, Peter Staley reflects on his journey from an AIDS diagnosis in 1985 to becoming an ACT UP activist who fought alongside Martin Delaney for early access to experimental HIV drugs—helping transform AIDS activism and accelerate lifesaving treatments. He highlights how activists and scientists, once divided, built a…
Important information was distributed to CROI 2026 attendees on Monday, February 16, 2026, from CROIInfo@iasusa.org, with the subject line, “CROI 2026 Key Information for In-Person Attendees” or “CROI 2026 Key Information for Virtual Attendees”, for in-person and virtual registrants respectively. If you did not receive it, the information has been published onto the CROI Attendee…
We recognize that the past year has presented substantial challenges for many in the CROI research community. In consideration of presenting authors who are unable to travel to CROI because of visa restrictions or US federal government travel limitations, CROI will offer an option to present their oral abstract, themed discussion, or poster virtually. Presenting…
We are excited to welcome you to Denver in just a few short weeks! This past year has been a tumultuous one for the global HIV research community. Perhaps more than ever, it is essential that we come together in solidarity, speak with a unified voice in support of continued investment in research and programs,…
New Podcast Available: Episode 66 – Preview of the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) – Dr Nicolas Chomont (January 27, 2026) https://www.iasusa.org/2026/01/27/going-anti-viral-podcast-episode-66/ #GoingAntiViralPodcast #IASUSA In episode 66 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Nicolas Chomont joins host Dr Michael Saag to provide a preview of the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI).…
In episode 66 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Nicolas Chomont joins host Dr Michael Saag to provide a preview of the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). Dr Chomont is Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CROI 2026 and is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology at the Université…
Late-breaking abstract dispositions were sent to authors on Friday, January 16. Below are instructions on how to access the dispositions and session details. Log into the CROI 2026 Dashboard and navigate to the Submit an Abstract, Scholarship Application, or Speaker Materials and click You will be greeted with the My Profile screen where you can…
You can now download the optional slide template here. The template is suggested but optional for content slides. The title slide with the presenter’s financial disclosures will be provided when the final slides are uploaded at CROI in the Speaker Ready Room 24 hours before the session. Presenters do not need to create their title slide. Optional Slide Template
For US Federal government employees, we understand that the approval process is more complicated and may be delayed this year. We are happy to assist you in any way we can. If you intend to attend the conference and would like to secure a spot without using personal funds at this time, we recommend submitting…
Late-Breaker Abstract submission is open for the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). The deadline for submission is January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT. Details are available on the Abstract Guidelines and Submission webpage.
Emails for disposition went out on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from CROIabstracts@iasusa.org. If you did not receive an email regarding your disposition, please check your spam/junk folder and make sure CROIabstracts@iasusa.org is whitelisted by your organization. If you did not receive the email, please reach out, and we will resend it. How to find…
The deadline for late-breaking abstract submission is January 5. The system automatically shuts down at 2:00 PM PT. Any abstracts in progress but not submitted by that time will not be reviewed. To ensure the science is reviewed, submitters should start the process early, allowing time for questions or issues that arise to be properly…
We are pleased to announce that applications, registration, and housing for CROI 2026 are now open! Join us for the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), taking place February 22–25, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, USA. To apply or register, please visit the Registration page under the “Attendees” drop-down menu on the CROI website.
General Abstract and Scholarship submission is open for the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). The deadline for submission is October 1, 2025. Details are available on the Abstract Guidelines and Submission webpage and Scholarship webpage
The CROI 2026 Preliminary Program is now available, listing the Opening Session and Plenary Session speakers.
Abstracts presented at CROI 2025 are now available for public access through the CROI Abstract Searchable Database and the updated Program Guide (version 3) and Abstract eBook (version 2). For more information, visit the CROI Resources page.
CROI 2026 will be held in Denver, Colorado, at the Colorado Convention Center, from February 22 to 25. For more information, visit the CROIconference.org
The CROI 2025 Conference Resources page is only accessible to registered attendees, but session recordings will be released to the general public on April 15, 2025. However, abstracts and ePosters presented at CROI 2025 are now available for public access through the CROI Abstract Searchable Database. For more information, visit the CROI Abstract Searchable Database.
All registered attendees received an email on Thursday, March 13, with instructions on how to claim CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or a certificate of participation. These instructions are also available on the CME page.
Episode 39 – Preview of 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) with Dr Diane V. Havlir In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Diane Havlir, Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Havlir currently serves as Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for the…
The on-demand recordings of the workshops and opening sessions are now available in the Conference App.
The CROI Foundation and Program Committee welcome you to CROI 2025. We recognize that this year’s meeting is taking place in a time of tremendous apprehension and uncertainty, as a result of recent actions by the US government. We stand united with our colleagues and partners in this country and around the world as together…
We are grateful for and support the work you are doing to address the critical issues facing research and global aid. Please note that CROI is an independent organization, and neither CROI nor IAS-USA is a membership organization. As such, we focus on ensuring we deliver the important science presented at CROI. However, we do have…
The Conference Resources page is accessible to registered attendees only and will have the following: Electronic Program Guide with important updates Conference App link and instructions (desktop and mobile versions’ respectively) On-demand streaming Financial disclosure information Daily evaluations and instructions on claiming CME credits Dining and entertainment suggestions and recommendations from SF locals To access…
We look forward to your participation at CROI 2025, where more than 1000 summaries of original research will be presented and discussed, along with state-of-art reviews in the opening session, plenaries, workshops, and interactive symposia. We sent the following information to the attendees in preparation for the conference. In-Person AttendeesVirtual Attendees
In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Diane Havlir, Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Havlir currently serves as Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) and joins Dr Saag to provide a preview of CROI…
We continue to monitor the evolving guidance from the Executive Order restricting travel for some Federal Government Employees as well as Health and Human Services imitations on in-person presentations and external communications. Based on the current guidelines, we will provide additional opportunities for oral, poster, and themed discussion presenters impacted by these Federal Government policies:…
Thank you to those authors who have already contacted us to modify their author list or remove their presentation title due to evolving US Federal Government guidelines on travel or presentation. For those who still need to either (1) remove your name from an abstract author list or (2) remove their presentation title within the…
Dear Colleagues: On behalf of the CROI Foundation and our Program Committee, we wish to express our deepest regrets for the pain, confusion, and disruption that recent actions by parts of the US government have had on the HIV response and other global health programs. We reach out to all of our colleagues and partners…
The CROI Program Committee wants to reassure you that are we strongly committed to the presentation and discussion of the most impactful science in our field at CROI 2025 in San Francisco in March. At the same time, we want to acknowledge the uncertainty and difficulties for our community as a result of evolving US…
Poster Presenters are required to upload an ePoster through the submission portal using the instructions below. Uploading a Science Spotlightsᵀᴹ video is optional, but highly encouraged as it will increase engagement with your poster. Bother ePosters and Science Spotlightsᵀᴹ are due on March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM PT. Instructions for ePoster Upload To upload…
We recognize the widespread uncertainty right now in so many areas that will have a deep and lasting impact on all global communities affected by HIV: people with and at risk for HIV, researchers, caregivers, and so many more. As the CROI Program Committee monitors the evolving situation, we remain committed to continuing to present…
We understand that there are evolving restrictions on travel, presentation of certain content, and authorship by Department of Health and Human Services employees (eg, CDC, NIH, etc). We continue to monitor the situation and will follow up with the authors impacted by these policies as soon as we have more specific and official guidance. Please…
Dear Colleagues with the US Federal Government: We are aware of the immediate and indefinite suspension of all domestic and international travel for many Federal employees, which may impact attendance at CROI. We are monitoring the situation carefully and will plan accordingly. Transition to the robust virtual option will be available, to ensure that the…
Late-breaking abstract dispositions were sent to authors on Monday, January 20th. Below are instructions on how to access the dispositions and session details. Log into the CROI 2025 Dashboard and navigate to the Submit an Abstract, Scholarship Application, or Speaker Materials and click You will be greeted with the My Profile screen where you can…
We have been informed of a scammer reaching out to our attendees. If you receive an invoice from info@CROI2025.org, please do not engage with it or click any of the links, as it is a scam. If you have received, or in the future receive such emails, please forward them to us. If you inadvertently…
REMINDER: The deadline for late-breaking abstract submissions is Wednesday, January 8. Abstracts are submitted through the CROI 2025 Dashboard.
We are excited to report the return of Science SpotlightsTM for posters at CROI 2025. In addition to poster walks, PC Poster Picks, and themed discussions, Science SpotlightTM serve to highlight and elevate poster presentations as presenters engage with CROI attendees. Historically, some of the most important science at CROI has been presented in poster…
CROI 2025 general application for registration is open. For more information, visit the Registration page.
Late-breaking abstract submission is now open. Abstracts are submitted through the CROI 2025 Dashboard, with a January 8, 2025 deadline. Access the CROI Dashboard
We sent registration invitations to the authors of accepted abstracts. If you have not received your invitation, please check your spam folder. If it is not there, email us at CROIregistration@iausa.org, and we will resend your invitation.
Registration and housing information will be sent the week of November 25, 2024. We appreciate your patience while we work to ensure the best possible experience when registering and selecting your accommodation for CROI 2025.
Community Educator and Mentor Scholarship dispositions were sent on November 21, 2024. If you have not received the email, please check your spam and junk folder. Contact CROIscholarships@iasusa.org with any questions or concerns.
General abstract and scholarship dispositions were sent on November 15, 2024. In addition, presenting authors received a separate email with presentation details. If you have not received the email, please check your spam and junk folder. Contact CROIabstracts@iasusa.org with any questions or concerns. Registration information will be sent the week of November 25, 2024.
The following email may have been sent to you in error. This email was intended to go to submitting abstract authors whose abstract is in draft form, but instead was sent to all authors and coauthors. If you are not the submitting author of an abstract that is still in draft form, please disregard the…
General abstract submission is now open for CROI 2025. The deadline for submission is October 1, 2024. For details on how to register for the conference, submit an abstract, and apply for a scholarship, go to Abstract Guidelines and Submission.
The CROI 2025 Abstracts Categories Are Now Available. Click here for more information.
On-demand webcasts of selected presentations will be available on April 8, 2024.
The updated Abstract eBook (Version 3) is now available. Please make sure to refresh your browser to get the latest version.
All registered attendees received an email on Thursday, March 7, with instructions on how to claim CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or a certificate of participation. These instructions are also available on the CME page.
CROI 2025 will be held in San Francisco, California, at the Moscone Convention Center, from March 9 to 12. For more information, visit the CROIconference.org
Thank you for attending CROI 2025. We look forward to your comments and suggestions through the Daily Evaluations. Your feedback is important to us and will help us plan an even better conference in the future. If you start the evaluation but are not able to complete it in “one sitting,” your progress will be…
CROI attendees are now able to log into multiple devices using the mobile and desktop versions of the conference app. Reinstalling the Conference Mobile App may be needed. Please note that access to the app is restricted to registered conference attendees only. The sharing of credentials is a violation of CROI policy.
The updated Program Guide (Version 3) is now available. Please make sure to refresh your browser to get the latest version.
Dear Virtual Attendess: We look forward to your virtual participation at CROI 2024, where more than 1000 summaries of original research will be presented and discussed, along with state-of-art reviews in the opening session, plenaries, workshops, and interactive symposia. This email contains important details about accessing the conference presentations, live and on demand, via the…
CROI 2024 in-person attendees received information last night regarding the conference and access to CROI 2024 Resources. Registered attendees can now access the CROI Resources using their email address and registration confirmation number. Contact us if you need assistance accessing CROI Resources and Conference App To access your IAS–USA/CROI account, email CROIregistration@iasusa.org To link your…
Application and Registration for CROI 2024 is now closed. There may be a limited number of registrations available due to cancellations. If you wish to apply or register, please email the request to CROIregistration@iasusa.org.
Upload of electronic posters (ePosters) for CROI 2024 is open. Visit the Poster Presentation Guidelines – CROIconference.org for instructions on uploading your ePoster as a PDF file and a link to the upload site. The deadline to upload is February 29, 2024, at 8:00 AM PT. Uploading an electronic version of the poster is required for presenting authors. Please…
If you have not registered, as a reminder, the in-person registration will close to all applicants and registrants on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM PT, or earlier if the registration limit of 4000 is reached. There is no on-site registration. Click Here to Apply to Register for the Conference
You can now download the optional slide template here. The template is suggested but optional for content slides. The title slide with the presenter’s financial disclosures will be provided when the final slides are uploaded at CROI in the Speaker Ready Room 24 hours before the session. Presenters do not need to create their title slide.
If you have not registered, as a reminder, the registration and application systems are open. If you plan to attend, please complete your registration before the regular registration fee ends on January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM PT. After January 24, 2024, the registration fee increases to $995 USD. If you have been preapproved to…
The submission period for late-breaking abstracts is now CLOSED. Dispositions will be sent out by email on or around January 19, 2024. Visit the Important Dates page for information about other important milestones for CROI 2024.
The IAS-USA is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Ada Adimora on January 1, 2024. Dr Adimora was Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her research focused on the epidemiology of HIV and STDs among minority…
CROI 2023 application and registration is open. For more information, visit the Registration page.
Late-breaking abstract submission is open. The deadline for submitting a late-breaking abstracts will be on January 9, 2024.
Dispositions for abstracts and scholarship applications submitted for review during the general round have been sent. Presenting authors on accepted abstracts received a second notification with the presentation details including the type of presentation (oral, poster, or poster plus themed discussion), date, and time of the presentation. During the general round, 81 oral presentations and…
CROI 2024 has a new opportunity for seasoned Community Educator Scholars. The Community Educator Mentor Scholarship is available for individuals who have received three (3) or more Community Educator Scholarships and are interested in mentoring new Community Educator Scholarship recipients. Community Educator Mentor Scholarship applicants will be assessed based on their experiences with mentoring colleagues…
We are now accepting CROI Affiliated and Proximate Activity applications. To access the guidelines and the application form, click here.
The General Abstract submission cycle includes research on new research in HIV, hepatitis viruses, SARS-CoV-2, mpox, and their related conditions. Studies on Long COVID are especially welcome.
The updated CROI 2024 Preliminary Program includes the named lecturers and plenary speakers for the 31st Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), which will be held March 3 to 6, 2024. Please refresh the page to display the most recent version.
CROI 2024: The submission deadline for general abstracts on HIV, hepatitis viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and mpox and their related conditions is September 27, 2023. Submission opens in late August. Visit CROI 2024 Dates and Deadlines for other important deadlines for CROI 2024.
The 31st Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections will be March 3 through 6, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, USA.
The updated version of the CROI 2023 Program Guide (Version 7) was posted on March 13 at 11:30 AM PT. The CROI 2023 Program Guide is available on CROI 2023 Resources page. Please refresh the page to ensure that you view the latest version.
The on-demand recordings of the Opening Session are now available. Watch It Here
The CROI 2023 Conference Platform is now available to all registered attendees. We encourage you to login and explore the exciting features that are available and ensure you have access to CROI 2023 when the conference begins on February 19, 2023. The login credentials for accessing the conference platform are the email address used to…
We look forward to having you join us for the CROI 2023. An email regarding preparation for attendance was sent out through CROIregistration@iasusa.org on Friday, February 10, 2022, at approximately 8:00 PM PT. The email includes information regarding conference dates and times, access to the Conference Platform, and any sessions you have registered for. If…
The opening session will be live streamed and available to the public on Sunday, February 19, from 5:00 PM to 7:20 PM PT. The link will be posted on the CROI website.
The CROI 2023 Program Guide is now available on CROI 2023 Resources page. Please refresh the page to ensure that you view the latest version. Registered attendees of CROI 2023 will have full access to the Abstract eBook, which includes the full abstract texts and figures. The Abstract eBook will be released on Saturday, February…
This special session will focus on the results from the MOSAICO HIV vaccine trial and future direction for HIV vaccine. The discussion will be led by Susan P. Buchbinder and Lawrence Corey.
In order to maintain the scientific integrity of the conference, promotional signage or banners of any kind are not allowed at hotels, within the convention center, or at city airports during CROI. This includes all forms of out-of-home advertising, such as billboards, transit shelter posters, and digital banners. Furthermore, distribution of any promotional material, including…
Poster session assignment will be sent by email to the presenting author on January 19, 2023.
Oral abstract sessions are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT, on February 20, 21, and 22. Session assignments for late-breaking HIV as well as all SARS-CoV-2 and mpox oral presentations were sent yesterday, January 17. Please see CROI 2023 Program (croiconference.org) for dates and times of sessions.
The submission period for late-breaking abstracts on all SARS-CoV-2 and monkeypox viruses plus late-breaking abstracts on late-breaking HIV and hepatitis viruses is now CLOSED. Dispositions will be sent out by email on or around January 16, 2023. Visit the Important Dates page for information about other important milestones for CROI 2023. .
Notifications are being delayed by a few days as we contract additional hotel rooms for the group.
CROI 2023 application and registration is open. For more information, visit the Registration page.
Dear Colleagues, I write to you as chair of Clinical Sciences for the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). This year’s conference, held from February 19 to 22, 2023, will be our first in-person CROI since 2019. We have missed seeing each other, discussing new ideas and projects, and fostering the research community, particularly…
CROI is dedicated to supporting and mentoring new investigators through the CROI New Investigator Scholarship program. New Investigator Scholarship recipients can participate in a number of activities and networking opportunities in-person at CROI 2023. Scott M. Hammer Workshop for New Investigators and Trainees Widely considered the most informative and comprehensive session at CROI, this…
Registration is now open for the accepted abstract authors, collaborators, and scholarship recipients. General application and registration is planned to open next week.
Dear CROI Community: I write on behalf of my CROI 2023 co-chairs, Drs Jim Hoxie and Diane Havlir, to update you on plans for CROI 2023. This in-person meeting will be in Seattle from February 19 to 23, 2023. There are some exciting developments to be aware of as you make your plans to attend.…
Invitation From James A. Hoxie, MD (Chair, CROI 2023) My CROI 2023 co-chairs, Diane Havlir, Landon Myer, and I extend a warm and enthusiastic invitation for you to attend the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in Seattle, Washington on February 19 to 22, 2023. This will be the first in-person CROI since 2019…
We are now accepting CROI Affiliated and Proximate Activity applications. To access the guidelines and the application form, click here. Please note that hotel assignments for approved CROI Affiliated and Proximate Activities will be determined in mid-November. Applications may be submitted now for early review.
A message was sent to on November 2, 2022, to authors on abstracts related to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 or monkeypox virus, reconfirming that their abstracts will be reviewed after the January 5, 2023, submission deadline (submission reopens December 1, 2022). These abstracts have not been reviewed and the notice was not a comment on whether the abstracts…
Abstract submission reopens on December 1, 2022, for abstracts on all SARS-CoV-2 and monkeypox virus plus late-breaking abstracts on HIV, hepatitis viruses, and related conditions. The deadline for these submissions is January 5, 2023. Abstract submitters who initiated or submitted an abstract on SARS-CoV-2 and monkeypox virus during the general abstract round (September 20, 2022,…
CROI General Abstract and Scholarship dispositions were sent on November 1, 2022, from CROIabstracts@iasusa.org. If you did not receive your notification, please check your junk folder to see if the email was directed there before contacting us. Submission reopens on December 1, 2022, for abstracts on all SARS-CoV-2 and monkeypox virus plus late-breaking abstracts on…
We remind you of the September 20, 2022, submission deadline for abstracts and scholarship applications for the 30th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2023), which will be at the new Summit Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. The submission deadline for general abstracts on HIV and hepatitis viruses and their related conditions is September 20, 2022…
The Scientific Program Committee is pleased to announce the plenary speakers for the 30th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), February 19 to 22, 2023. Plenary Speakers on Monday, February 20, 2023 20 Years of PEPFAR: Looking Back, Striding Forward John Nkengasong, US Department of State, Washington, DC, USA The Path to Hepatitis B Cure…
General abstract and scholarship submissions for the 30th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) are now being accepted. The deadline to submit a general abstract and scholarship application is Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Visit the Abstract Guidelines and Submission and Scholarships webpages for more information.
The Scientific Program Committee is pleased to announce the Bernard Fields Lecturer, N’Galy-Mann Lecturer, and Martin Delaney Presentation, for the 30th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), February 19 to 22, 2023. Special Award Lectures on Sunday, February 19, 2023 BERNARD FIELDS LECTURE Alan S. Perelson, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA The…
General Abstract Submission: The submission deadline for abstracts on HIV and hepatitis viruses and their related conditions is September 20, 2022. Submission is set to open in late August. The submission deadline for late-breaking abstracts on HIV and hepatitis viruses plus all COVID science and monkeypox science is January 5, 2023. The 30th Conference on Retroviruses…
We are excited to be one of the first conferences to be held in the newly constructed Summit Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. As always, the best and most consequential original research will define the science at CROI, including research in HIV, hepatitis viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions. Research that has…
An early e-publication article summarizing key data on new research in tuberculosis and infectious complications related to HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions is now available in Topics in Antiviral Medicine™. This data were presented at the 2022 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2022). Read the Article
An early e-publication article summarizing key data on new research in epidemiology and prevention related to HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and other viral infections and their related conditions is now available in Topics in Antiviral Medicine™. This data were presented at the 2022 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2022). Read the Article
Full and free access to all CROI 2022 on-demand session recordings are now available. CME for viewing the on-demand webcasts is only available to all registered CROI 2022 attendees. The deadline to claim CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or certificate of participation is March 25. View Webcasts
To view the issue, including information on how to cite CROI abstracts, click here.
Thank you for attending CROI 2022. We look forward to your comments and suggestions through the Daily Evaluations if you have not already completed them. Your feedback is important to us and will help us plan an even better conference in the future. To access the Daily Evaluations you will first need to log in…
Thank you for attending the 2022 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections! We hope you enjoyed this year’s rich scientific program of new research findings, state-of-the-art plenary talks, lively interactive sessions, and comprehensive symposia presented in the span of 2 weeks. The process for providing feedback on the conference as well as claiming CME credits,…
We hope you enjoyed the stimulating symposia presentations over the past 2 days. Week 2 of CROI wraps up with another round of fantastic symposia in tomorrow’s sessions. See the schedule below:
We hope you enjoyed today’s live symposia. We have another full slate of exciting presentations to look forward to in tomorrow’s live sessions. See schedule below:
We look forward to the 2nd week of CROI and to your active participation during the live symposia sessions, starting with tomorrow’s Day 1 live symposia schedule below:
Instructions on how to claim CME credits, ABIM MOC points, or a certificate of participation will be emailed following the conclusion of the live symposia sessions on Thursday, February 24. Please note: you can only complete the claiming process once. Once you view the live or on-demand sessions you want to claim credits for, you…
Abstracts presented at CROI 2022 are now available for public access through the CROI Abstract Searchable Database and the updated Program Guide (version 4) and Abstract eBook (version 4) released on February 18. For more information, visit the CROI Resources page.
The $200 refund for those who registered for in-person participation before the conference went fully virtual will be processed starting next week.
Thank you to everyone for taking part in week 1 of CROI 2022. We hope you enjoyed the great science presented and discussed over the past few days. BUT it’s not over yet – get ready for some CROI dessert. Below is the schedule for the consecutive live symposia sessions next week. See you then!…
To access the poster sessions by day, click on Poster Sessions under the Scientific Program tab in the Platform.
The updated version of the CROI 2022 Program Guide (Version 3) was posted on February 14 at 5:00 PM MT. The Program Guide can be accessed through the “Program and Abstract eBook” link on the Resources tab. Once you click the link, please refresh the page to ensure you have the latest materials.
The on-demand webcast of the Sunday workshop, the FRONTIERS IN LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIES, will be available on the Platform on Tuesday, February 15. If you are unable to see it, please refresh your browser.
The CROI 2022 Abstract eBook is now available to registered attendees through the conference platform. Access through the “Program and Abstract eBook” link on the Resources tab. Once you click the link, please refresh the page to ensure you have the latest materials.
Welcome to CROI 2022! We are opening the conference with the Scott M. Hammer Workshop for New Investigators and Trainees this morning. We hope that you will be able to join and log on to hear the outstanding plenaries, oral abstract and interactive sessions, and symposia scheduled in the next few days.
The CROI 2022 Platform is now available to all registered attendees. We encourage you to login and explore the exciting features that are available and ensure you have access to CROI 2022 when the conference begins on February 12, 2022. The login credentials for accessing the Platform are your email address used to register for…
The final CROI 2022 Program Guide is now available on CROI 2022 Resources page. Please refresh the page to ensure that you view the latest version. Registered attendees of the CROI 2022 will have full access to the Abstract eBook that will be released on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM MT, which will…
The printable CROI 2022 Schedule at a Glance is now available to download.
The deadline to submit oral abstract prerecorded video presentations has been extended to Thursday, February 3, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.croiconference.org/oral-abstract-presenters/.
For your convenience, use the Mark Your Calendar link to mark all the live session times of the conference on your calendar to help avoid scheduling conflicts.
The impact on the health care system and health care practitioners taking care of the surge of COVID-19 patients, particularly with Omicron variant, the CROI leadership has come to the difficult decision that the CROI 2022 meeting will be fully virtual. The decision is multifactorial, but our foremost priority is to ensure the health and…
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.
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.
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.
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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).
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.…
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.
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
With the rest of the scientific community, we honor the lives and legacies of the colleagues we lost over the last year. Watch Now
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™ 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.
Watch your preconference welcome from vCROI 2021 Chair Sharon L. Hillier, PhD.
Watch the Virtual Navigation Guide to explore the content and features of the vCROI 2021 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.
Program and Information Guide with abstract titles will be available on the Platform on Monday, March 1.
Access to the vCROI 2021 Platform will be available to all registered attendees starting Monday, March 1.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Given the ongoing Pandemic, CROI 2021 will be held virtually. More information will be released soon.
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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
As the COVID-19 epidemic continues to evolve, the CROI Program Committee is discussing innovative ways to provide this forum for…
Abstracts from vCROI 2020 are published in Topics in Antiviral Medicine, Volume 28 Issue 1. To view the issue, including…
This webinar series by IAS-USA will be presented by Susan P. Buchbinder, MD, Katharine J. Bar, MD, and Paul E. Sax, MD. …
The CROI 2020 Program and Information Guide is now available for download. For more information, go the Electronic Materials page.