Hot Topic Debates in Basic Science, Clinical Science and Public Health

This debate session is an interactive voting session. You will vote on the question proposed by the moderators before and after each debate, will the debaters change your vote?

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Time:  9:30-11:00

Debate 1: A point of care HPV test for <$5 is a fantasy in the next 3 years  

Yes – Mario Poljak.  

No –Maribel Almonte.  

Debate 2: Artificial Intelligence will transform access to treatment in LMIC   

Yes-Federica Inturissi  

No-Hennie Botha

Debate 3: What should be the priority for secondary target groups for HPV immunization in LMICs? 

Female multi-age cohorts - Marc Brisson.  

Boys – Eric Chow

Debate 4:  It is possible to completely clear persistent HPV infection 

Yes – John Doorbar. 

No – Patti Gravitt.