General Information

VENUE  |   APPLICATION INFORMATION SESSION TOPICS REGISTRATION FEE INFORMATION   |   CANCELLATION POLICY   |
   |   SCHOLASHIP FUND   |   OFFICIAL AIRLINE CARRIER   |   SECRETARIAT   |

VENUE
The entire Workshop will be held at the following hotel:


Westin St Maarten Dawn Beach Resort
St Maarten, West Indies


APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Fifth International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy is a closed workshop with a limited attendance of 150 delegates. All individuals interested in attending this Workshop MUST submit an application/abstract prior to the deadline of Friday, September 9, 2011.

Potential participants involved in the field, but not submitting an abstract this year, should also submit an online application before September 9, which will be studied by the Steering Committee. Individuals not conducting bench research, but who are involved in the HIV/AIDS field at a policy level, are also encouraged to apply.

Online application/abstract submission is available on this Workshop website. Priority is given to those individuals submitting abstracts. All applications will be acknowledged, but this acknowledgment does NOT represent a confirmation of acceptance to register. Applications sent via E-mail cannot be accepted.

SESSION TOPICS

  • Basic Science & Animal Models of Viral Persistence
  • Cellular Biology & Reservoirs
  • Immunology & Reservoirs
  • Resistance & Reservoirs
  • Pharmacology, Compartments & Reservoirs
  • New Therapeutic Approaches
  • Primary HIV Infection & Eradication Issues


REGISTRATION FEE INFORMATION

Registration Fees (Payable in US dollars)

  • Workshop registration fee: $1200
  • Accompanying guests, sharing room with delegate: $600

Upon notification of acceptance, the delegate must REGISTER for the Workshop. Payment of the Workshop registration fee includes the following:

  • Entrance into all scientific sessions, including poster area
  • Single-occupancy accommodation for three (3) nights
  • Official Workshop materials
  • Breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and dinner during the days of the conference

Payment of the Accompanying Guest registration fee includes the following:

  • Breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and dinner during the days of the conference


CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to nature of this closed Workshop and the proximity of registration to the commencement of the Workshop itself, all registration fees are nonrefundable.

DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all activities. All faculty participating in CME activities sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School are required to present evidence-based data, identify and reference off-label product use and disclose all relevant financial relationships with those supporting the activity or others whose products or services are discussed. Faculty disclosure will be provided in the activity materials.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Advancement in the following categories:

  • Animal Models and Reservoirs
  • Cellular Biology and Reservoirs
  • Virology, Immunology and Reservoirs
  • Pharmacology, Intensification and Reservoirs
  • Clinical Implications of Compartments and Reservoirs
  • Primary HIV Infection and Eradication Issues
  • New Therapeutic Approaches

STATEMENT OF NEED
The content of the Fourth International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy was determined by assessment of educational need, including feedback from prior programs and new medical knowledge.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This Workshop was designed to interest physicians, clinicians, scientists and clinical researchers in the HIV persistence and latency arena.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) and Alain Lafeuillade at General Hospital. The University of Massachusetts Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UMMS designated this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Depending on funding availability, a limited number of scholarships may be available for young scientists, age limit of 35 for eligibility. Please visit the workshop website for more information.

OFFICIAL AIRLINE CARRIER
Air France is the official airline carrier of the Workshop. Get the best price for your flight with Air France and KLM Global Meetings.

Event ID: 12901AF
Valid for travel from 28/11/2011 to 17/12/2011
Event location: St. Martin Cedex, France

Discounts are applied to a wide range of airfares on all Air France and KLM flights worldwide, if
passengers are travelling on the following classes of travel: Espace Affaires [Business] and
Economique [Coach]. Discount tickets must be purchased via the internet using the link below.

10% rebate is applied on published non-restrictive public fares.
A reduction of -5% is granted on restrictive-discounted fares.

Use the website of this event or visit www.airfranceklm-globalmeetings.com to:

• access the preferential fares granted for this event,
• make your online reservation,
• issue your electronic ticket*,
• select your seat**,
• and print your boarding card**.

If you buy your ticket via Air France and KLM Global Meetings website, your electronic ticket will carry
a special mention which justifies the application of the preferential fares.

To Purchase your ticket online directly with Air France use the following identifier Code... 12901AF

Should you prefer to process your reservations and ticket-purchase directly with an Air France and
KLM sales outlet, you must keep this current document which serves to justify the application of the
preferential airfares
.

Please click here to download a PDF of the above travel information -
Keep the document to justify the special fares with you as you may be asked for it at any point of your journey.

To locate your nearest Air France and KLM sales point, visit: www.airfrance.com or www.klm.com.

You will need to quote the reference given above which is registered in Air France and KLM data under: GGAIRAFEVENTNEGO

Frequent flyer / loyalty programs of Air France and KLM partner airlines are credited with "miles" when
Air France or KLM flights are used.

* not available in certain countries
** subject to conditions

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Registered on the Trade and Companies register in Bobigny under no. 420 495 178
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Head Office: Amsterdamseweg 55, 1182 GP Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Registered No 33014286


SECRETARIAT
For all inquiries relating to the Workshop, please contact:

1860 Montreal Road, Suite 2
Tucker, GA 30084 USA
Telephone: +1 770 573 3020
Facsimile: +1 866 534 643
E-mail: kmorris@informedhorizons.com
Website: www.informedhorizons.com

 


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