The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) on HIV is an external body that facilitates communication and dialogue between the scientific community, HIV experts, HIV-affected groups and individuals at high risk of infection. The CAC meets four times a year and aims to facilitate a space for reflection and assessment that facilitates that IrsiCaixa's research is more aligned with the needs and expectations of the community.
IrsiCaixa, in collaboration with the Fight AIDS Foundation, IDIBAPS Infectious Diseases and AIDS Unit /Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, the Public Health Agency of Barcelona and the Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
To provide scientific researchers in HIV/AIDS with a broader and complementary perspective on the impact, consequences and feasibility of their research, as follows:
14 representative volunteers who reflect the diversity and reality of HIV:
Current president: Mercè Meroño (coordinator of the Women’s Section of the Àmbit Prevenció NGO).