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Abstract
Maximizing treatment adherence is essential for optimizing clinical outcomes among HIV/AIDS patients. A decade after the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART), numerous achievements and continued challenges are evident within research on HIV treatment adherence. In this paper, we illustrate some key themes within current treatment adherence research by highlighting presentations from a recent conference focused on this topic (the 2006 NIMH/IAPAC International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence). We then discuss several ongoing challenges confronting the field, and suggest that multidisciplinary research will be essential for overcoming these challenges and strengthening our efforts to improve and sustain adherence to HIV treatment.