The focus of HIV DART 2006 is to assemble clinicians, researchers and basic scientists together to advance our knowledge of the ongoing drug development processes in antiretroviral research. HIV DART 2006 will uniquely blend the areas of biology, chemistry, pharmacology and clinical research to provide the scientific community an increased understanding of the current and future challenges in therapeutics for HIV infection.
The 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 Designation Statement |
The Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| Conference
Program Highlights |
The conference
program includes sessions covering the following topics:
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Drug Discovery and Development:
Viral Targets
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Drug Design: Biochemistry &
Mechanism
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Structural Biology & New
Drug Development
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Immunotherapy & Vaccines
for HIV Infection
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First-line
Antiretroviral/Salvage Therapy
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Complications of Antiretroviral
Therapy: Basic to Clinical
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HIV/Hepatitis and Other
Co-infections
- Assessing the Benefits or
Damages of Treatment Interruptions
The Scientific Committee has
designed the Conference program to ensure that the delegates achieve the
following objectives:
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Understand the role of viral targets in the drug development and discovery process
- Identify the latest advances in clinical management and therapeutic approaches
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Identify novel therapeutic
agents and viral targets
- Understand the consequences of co-infection with hepatitis on the management of patients with HIV infection
The Conference is open to anyone interested in HIV therapeutics. However, the content of this Conference was developed to interest primarily physicians, clinicians, scientists, nurses and clinical researchers in infectious diseases.
| Conference
Venue Information |
The entire
Conference will be held at the following location:
JW
Marriott Cancun
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 14.5
Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500
Mexico
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| Registration
Information & Fees |
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 is available on this Conference Website. Alternatively, you may download a printable, faxable registration form. Registrations
sent via E-mail cannot be accepted.
Payment of the Conference registration fee includes the following:
- Entrance into all scientific sessions, including poster area
- Delegate bag, including abstract book and final program
- Welcome reception
- Breakfasts (4) on Monday - Thursday
- Lunches (2)
- Conference breaks on Monday - Thursday
- Gala Party
- Poster Reception
Accompanying Guest Fee
Payment of the Accompanying Guest registration fee includes the following:
- Welcome reception
- Breakfasts (4) on Monday - Thursday
- Lunches (2)
- Conference breaks on Monday - Thursday
- Gala Party
- Poster Reception
Early Registration (in US dollars)
Early registration must be received on or before October 2, 2006.
Conference registration fee: $650
Accompanying guests: $300
Regular Registration (in US dollars)
Regular registration must be received on or before December 6, 2006.
Conference registration fee: $850
Accompanying guests: $400
Cancellation Policies
- Please
note that cancellation of registrations postmarked on or before
OCTOBER 16, 2006 will will incur a $50 administration fee.
- Cancellation
of registrations postmarked after OCTOBER 16, 2006 and on
or before NOVEMBER 10, 2006 will incur a fee equivalent
to 50% of the registration payment and 50% of the hotel deposit.
- No refund of the registration payment, including the two night's hotel deposit, will be issued for cancellations postmarked after NOVEMBER 10, 2006.
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| Accommodation
Information & Rate |
Accommodations have been reserved at The JW Marriott Cancun. To obtain the specially discounted rates 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.
A two-night's deposit is required to guarantee the hotel reservation. An early departure or cancellation after November 10, 2006 will result in loss of deposit.
Accommodation
Rate (in US dollars, including taxes of 12%)
Run of Ocean nightly rate: $168.00
Group
rate as outlined above will be in effect from December 4th until December
19, 2006. Extensions prior to or past these dates are subject to 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 +1 770 997 2484.
| Travel
Information |
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The JW Marriott Cancun is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the Cancun International Airport.
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
The JW Marriott works closely with Prestige Transportation Service. To make a reservation please call 52-998-848-9686, toll-free at 1-877-895-0980 or email prestige.jw@gmail.com. Prestige provides one or two-way service to and from the airport. Alternatively, you can visit the following website for information on scheduling airport transportation to and from the JW Marriott Cancun:
http://www.cancun-airport.com/transportation.htm
CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The JW Marriott Cancun is located 9 miles from the Cancun International Aiprort.
Directions
Take the North exit from Cancun International Airport. Follow the signs to the Hotel Zone. The resort is approximately 9 miles on the right hand side.
VISA/PASSPORT INFORMATION
Cancun International Airport is an international port of entry to Mexico and as such it is regulated by Mexican and international laws and treaties. Every country in the world has a treaty with Mexico detailing what is necessary for the citizens of that county to enter into Mexican territory. Please check with your travel agent or with the Mexican Embassy in your country about the documentation and visas you need to enter Mexico. There are several countries that do not need a visa to enter Mexico, this list includes but is not limited to the following countries: The United States, Canada and some countries of the European Union.
Please note that this information is general and can change
at any time. If you have any questions we recommend you talk
to your travel agent or the nearest Mexican Consulate in your
country.
ELECTRICITY
The electrical supply in Mexico is 110 volts/50 cycles
standard, and electrical appliances use plugs that are two-pronged
and flat (such as those used in the United States and Canada).
If you will need to use an adapter, please be sure to use
an appropriate transformer as well.
CURRENCY
The local currency is the Mexican Peso. However, the United
States Dollar is widely accepted throughout Cancun. All
major international credit cards are accepted. Foreign currency
and traveler's checks can be exchanged at the Cancun International Airport foreign-exchange office. Cash-point machines accepting major international credit cards, domestic ATM cards and charge cards are available at the JW Marriott Cancun.
TIPPING
In restaurants, hotels, taxis, hairdressers and so on, gratuity is not included in the price. Although optional, tips are readily accepted and a general guideline is between 5% and 10% of the bill, depending on the quality of the service. Hotel and airport porters will take, depending on the luggage you have, US$ 2-4.00.
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English will be
used throughout the Conference. Simultaneous translations will not
be made available.
International
registrants who require a letter of invitation to obtain a travel
visa may contact Informed Horizons directly by email at info@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.
The Organizing Committee wishes to ensure that all scientists working in the HIV 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 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.
For all inquiries
relating to the Conference, please contact the Conference
Secretariat.
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