Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Conference – Striving for Clinical Excellence, 2012 – Best Abstracts

Abstract

Over 100 scientific abstracts were submitted for consideration by the scientific programme committee of the Society's conference, Striving for Clinical Excellence. The top nine papers were chosen and the authors were invited to present during the conference in Cape Town in November 2012. A panel comprised of Profs Linda-Gail Bekker, Brian Eley, Koleka Mlisana and Ian Sanne judged the papers and presentations and selected the best abstract and a runner-up. The first and second place winners were awarded a cash prize of R10 000 and R5 000, respectively, sponsored by Discovery Health.