Marc Steben Email & Phone Number

The International Society for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research (ISSTDR) exists to promote research on sexually transmitted diseases and facilitate the timely exchange of information among research investigators. To these ends, ISSTDR sponsors a biennial, interdisciplinary scientific meeting, at venues that historically have alternated between Europe and North America. During the three decades since the Society was founded, the ISSTDR meetings have been the premier scientific conferences that address the entire breadth of research on STD, including HIV infections and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and encompassing microbiology, virology, immunobiology, pathogenesis, and other basic sciences; clinical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, and prevention; and research in health services, public health, and prevention policy. ISSTDR was founded in 1977 and is governed by an international Board of Directors who currently represent 7 countries. The ISSTDR Conference Support Foundation provides support in respect of the conferences of the ISSTDR.

Montréal, Québec, Canada

The joint ISSTDR-IUSTI World Congress is renowned as a global platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and addressing challenges related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy of sexually transmitted diseases and infections. This 2025 international Congress will bring together a diverse range of researchers, clinicians, healthcare, social and public health workers, and advocates from around the world to exchange ground-breaking insights, innovative approaches, and evidence-based best practices. These two respected organisations are dedicated to advancing research, improving patient care, and promoting sexual health worldwide.

Canada

The mandate of the Canadian Network on HPV Prevention (CNHpvP) is to improve the health of Canadians by optimizing prevention strategies and technologies related to HPV associated diseases. The CNHpvP operates as an affiliated program of the Consortium for Infectious Disease Control (CIDC) and is chaired by Dr. Marc Steben MD, CCFM, FCFM. The CNHpvP bridges communication and coordination gaps by bringing together key academic, clinical, government and non-government organizations representing diverse agendas and expertise. CNHpvP nurtures collaborative partnerships that span public health, healthcare, advocacy, and research interests. Network activities foster collaborative HPV research and enhance synergies between stakeholders. These activities facilitate knowledge translation, exchange and transfer to clinical practice.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

We raise awareness of sex-positive inclusive sexual and reproductive health through the implementation of comprehensive education programs, while emphasizing HPV and its potential consequences. We empower culturally and ideologically diverse youth, families, and communities across the globe through the dissemination of critical, evidence-based knowledge.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Family physician specialized in sexual health, women's health and reproductive health - dedicated to implementing and promoting the best and most innovative multidisciplinary clinical medical practices.