DC CFAR Scientific Symposia

The DC CFAR hosts recurring Scientific Symposia to highlight the scientific research accomplishments of its membership, local HIV investigators, and community members. 

2026 Scientific Symposium

2026 Scientific Symposium Program Cover Page

The 2026 Symposium, "Supporting HIV Science in a Rapidly Changing Environment," was  held on February 4, 2026. The symposium highlighted current NIH- and CFAR-funded research by DC CFAR investigators that contributes to the DC CFAR mission.

Senior Science Advisors, Dr. Elisabet Caler and Dr. David Chang from the NIH Office of AIDS Research provided the Introductory Remarks entitled, "NIH OAR Today: Research Priorities, Policy Developments, and Resources for Emerging HIV Investigators."

Please see the final program linked here and the final agenda linked here.