The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) was established in 1993 to provide a forum for basic scientists and clinical investigators to present, discuss, and critique their investigations into the epidemiology and biology of human retroviruses and associated diseases. The synergy of basic science and clinical investigation has been a major contributor to the success of the meeting. CROI has facilitated the presentation of important discoveries in the field, thereby accelerating progress in HIV and AIDS research. The best and most consequential original research defines the science at CROI, including research in HIV, hepatitis viruses, SARS-CoV-2, monkeypox, and other viral infections and their related conditions. For more information about the conference, including the conference program, please visit the CROI website.

See an overview of ICAP-accepted abstracts and presentations featured at CROI 2024 below:

Monday, March 4, 2024

• • • HIV Recency Surveillance Improves PrEP Uptake: Evaluation With Synthetic Controls (Poster)
      Presenting Author: Sara Wallach, 2:30 pm Mountain Time (MT)

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

• • • Violence and HIV Sexual Risk Behaviours Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women: Eswatini Experience (Poster + Themed Discussion)
      Presenting Author: Siphiwe Shongwe-Gama
      Themed discussion: 1:30 pm MT, Poster session: 2:30 pm MT
    • Prevalence of HIV and Viral Load Suppression Among Refugees in Uganda, October to December 2021 (Poster + Themed Discussion)
      Presenting Author: Sam Biraro
      Themed discussion: 1:30 pm MT, Poster session: 2:30 pm MT

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

• • • Automated Condom Distribution for HIV Prevention: Mwanza, Tanzania, 2021-2023 (Poster + Themed Discussion)
      Presenting Author: Julie Franks
      Themed discussion: 1:30 pm MT, Poster session: 2:30 pm MT
    • Low-Level Viremia Trends Among Persons With HIV: A 5-Country Analysis From 10 PHIA Surveys  (Oral Abstract)
      Presenting Author: Jessica Justman
      Oral abstract: 10:00 am MT
    • High Rates of Viral Suppression in Pregnancy Drop Postpartum in South African Women on TLD (Oral Abstract)
      Presenting Author: Elaine Abrams
      Oral abstract: 10:00 am MT

ICAP-affiliated abstracts: 

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

• • • • Association of HIV & Dolutegravir with Changes in Blood Pressure During Pregnancy (Themed Discussion + Poster)
        ICAP-affiliated authors: Allison Zerbe, Elaine Abrams
        Themed discussion: 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Poster session: 2:30 pm MT
      • Changes in Body Composition During Pregnancy in South African Women Living with HIV on ART (Poster)
        ICAP-affiliated authors: Allison Zerbe, Elaine Abrams
        Themed discussion: 1:30 – 2:30 pm MT
      • Gestational Diabetes in South African Women on HIV on Dolutegravir: Results from the ORCHID Study (Poster Session) 
        ICAP-affiliated authors: Allison Zerbe, Elaine Abrams
        Poster: 2:30 – 4:00 pm MT
      • Behavioral and Structural Interventions for PrEP Adherence Among Young Female Sex Workers in Kenya (Poster Session) 
        ICAP-affiliated authors: Domonique Reed, Matthew Lamb, Julie Franks, Allison Zerbe, Maria Lahuerta, Doris Naitore, Wafaa El-Sadr
        Poster: 2:30 – 4:00 pm MT
      • The Impact of HIV and the Postpartum Period on the Gut Microbiota in South African Women (Poster Session)
        ICAP-affiliated author: Elaine Abrams
        Poster: TBD

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

• • • • Adult Outcomes Among Young People With Perinatal HIV Infection and Exposure in the United States (Poster Session)
        ICAP-affiliated author: Elaine Abrams
        Poster: 2:30 – 4:00 pm MT