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CONFERENCE FOCUS The focus of HEP DART 2005 is to assemble clinicians, researchers and basic scientists together to advance our knowledge of the ongoing drug development processes in the treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. HEP DART 2005 will uniquely blend the areas of biology, chemistry, pharmacology and clinical research to provide the scientific community with an increased understanding of the current and future challenges in therapeutics for hepatitis infection. Conference Program Highlights The conference program includes sessions covering the following topics:
Conference Objectives The Scientific Committee has designed the Conference program to ensure that the delegates achieve the following objectives:
Target Audience The Conference is open to anyone interested in therapies for viral hepatitis. However, the content of this Conference was developed to interest primarily scientists and clinical researchers in the infectious diseases. SPONSORSHIP HEP DART 2005 Frontiers in Drug Development for Therapies for Viral Hepatitis is sponsored by Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Accreditation Statement Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Hour Statement Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 26.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. CONFERENCE VENUE The entire Conference will be held on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island at the following hotel: Fairmont Orchid
Hawaii Accommodation Accommodations have been reserved at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii. To obtain the specially discounted rates that have been negotiated for this Conference, all reservations must be made through the Conference Secretariat. Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the registration form available on this website to indicate the type of room you require. To experience
a world of privilege during the conference we recommend that you
enroll in Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ premier guest recognition
program, Fairmont President’s Club. It is designed to provide
our attendees certain benefits and privileges including express
check-in and check-out, complimentary local calls, 25% savings on
high-speed internet access, exclusive packages and more. Fairmont
President’s Club Members who stay either 5 times or 10 nights
with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, during the calendar year, qualify
for Premier status where benefits include room and suite upgrades
and complimentary high-speed internet access. To learn more and
to enroll, visit www.fairmont.com/fpc.
Please make sure to provide your Fairmont President’s Club
number at time of reservation or check-in. Accommodation Rates The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii is able to offer two options of rooms to suit the needs of the Conference delegates. The rates listed below are for single or double occupancy and include state and local taxes, which are currently 11.416%. Such taxes are subject to change without notice. Run of House
Nightly rate: SOLD OUT Run of Ocean
Nightly rate: US$210.58 Group rates as outlined above will be in effect for the nights of December 11 through December 14, inclusive. Extensions prior to these dates are subject to room and rate availability. Delegates with accommodation requirements that are not provided for in the above list, i.e., suites, special access, etc. should contact the Conference Secretariat at +1 248 655 0201. Airport Transfers The Fairmont Orchid Hotel is located approximately thirty-five minutes from the Kona International Airport. If you do not plan to rent a car, the Fairmont has an exclusive transfer shuttle service that is offering a special rate of $25.00, per person, each way, to all HEP DART attendees. The $25.00 is inclusive of all taxes, tips and baggage handling. If you would like to make a reservation, please cal the Resort Shuttle reservations department at +1 808 987 2108 and reference the HEP DART conference to obtain the special rate.
Additionally, below are some additional options for private transfers: Aloha Taxi
& Limousine Service, Inc. (Air Taxi & Tours, LLC.) Luana Limousine
Service, Inc. Al's Taxi &
Tours Speedy Shuttle To ensure your
reservation please reserve your transfer a minimum of 2 - 3 weeks
prior to your arrival as December is a busy time of the year. Travel Please be sure that your flight is booked to arrive at the Kona International Airport (KOA) and NOT Hilo International Airport (ITO). If you fly into the Hilo International Airport (ITO) you will drive in excess of 2 hours to reach the Fairmont Orchid Hotel. Driving Directions If you are
planning to rent a car we please find driving directions at the
Fairmont Orchid Hotel website: http://www.fairmont.com/facts/ORC/. REGISTRATION The Organizing Committee strongly suggests that you register early to ensure your confirmation, as registration will close when the capacity of the venue is reached. Priority will be given to persons submitting an abstract. On-line registration will be available on this Conference Website. Alternatively, you may download a printable, faxable registration form. Registrations sent vial E-mail cannot be accepted. Conference Registration Fees Payment of the Conference registration fee includes the following:
Accompanying Guests Payment of
the Accompanying Guest registration fee includes the following:
EARLY REGISTRATION (registration
must be received on or before October 3, 2005) REGULAR
REGISTRATION Cancellation Policies
English will be used throughout the Conference. Simultaneous translations will not be made available. Letter of InvitationInternational registrants who require a letter of invitation to obtain a travel visa may contact Informed Horizons directly by email at dmullett@informedhorizons.com. Please include your name, address, fax number and note requesting a letter of invitation. Delegates from China should also include their passport number, date of birth and gender. All letters of invitation will be sent by fax unless otherwise requested. Scholarship Fund The Organizing Committee wishes to ensure that all scientists working in the hepatitis field are able to attend this Conference to the benefit of their future research. Provided funds are obtained, some partial, full, and travel scholarship funds will be created so as to contribute toward the costs incurred by attending this Conference. Post-doctoral fellows, nurses, assistant professors, underrepresented minorities, and residents of developing countries are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. Preference will be given to those applicants who are submitting an abstract. Please send your request for scholarship to the conference secretariat if you wish to apply. You must also provide a letter from your mentor/supervisor indicating your need for a scholarship and a copy of your passport or driver's license.
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