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Merck to Present New HIV Research and Host Symposia at the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich
Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced upcoming data presentations and programming at the 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024), taking place July 22-26, 2024, in Munich, Germany. Merck will share updates on new scientific findings from its HIV research program, including Phase 1 results from a trial evaluating the potential for drug-drug interaction between MK-8527, the company’s novel nucleoside reverse transcriptase translocation inhibitor (NRTTI), and an oral contraceptive. The company will also host a symposium exploring HIV-related stigma and discrimination, as well as a symposium on the importance of choice when considering HIV treatment and prevention options.
“AIDS 2024 is such an important moment for the global HIV community, and we are excited to be in Munich to showcase our continued commitment to advancing research and supporting policy initiatives to help address ongoing challenges and unmet needs,” said Paul Schaper, associate vice president, Global Public Policy, Merck. “We have been engaged in HIV research since the early days of the epidemic and today we are proud to be working alongside researchers, advocacy organizations, industry partners and others to keep innovating for all those impacted by HIV”.
Merck will host two symposia during AIDS 2024 to discuss global policies and issues impacting the HIV community:
- Coming Through that Fire: Transcending HIV-Related Shame and Stigma, (July 23, 6-7:30pm CET): Community leaders from around the world will discuss the impact of HIV-related stigma and discrimination on efforts to reduce infections and reach global HIV elimination goals. HIV
- Today and Tomorrow: The Evolving Importance of Choice (July 24, 12-1pm CET): Plenary presentations, case discussions, and interactive panel discussions will highlight the unmet needs and challenges facing current and future HIV treatment and prevention efforts. Abstracts in the AIDS 2024 program include:
- Phase 1, open-label study to evaluate the drug interaction between MK-8527, an HIV-1 nucleoside reverse transcriptase translocation inhibitor, and the oral contraceptive levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol in healthy adult females, Poster Session B6, Carstens, R, et al.
- Transmitted drug resistance to reverse transcriptase and protease inhibitors in Argentina: an updated analysis, Poster Session B11, Cecchini, D, et al.
- Long-Acting Oral PrEP is Preferred to Injections: Findings from an Online Sample of American Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men who Have Sex with Men, Poster Session E2, Gravett, R, et al.
- Lack Of Understanding of Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U=U) is High Among People Living With HIV in The United States, Poster Session E2, Tadese, B, et al.
- Weight Gain and Health-Related Quality of Life in People with HIV On Antiretroviral Therapy, Poster Session B4, Tadese, B, et al.
