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• Drug Discovery and Development: Viral Targets
• Drug Design: Biochemistry & Mechanism
• Structural Biology & New Drug Development
• Immunotherapy & Vaccines for HIV Infection
• First-line Antiretroviral/Salvage Therapy
• Complications of Antiretroviral Therapy: Basic to Clinical
• HIV/Hepatitis and Other Co-infections
• Assessing the Benefits or Damages of Treatment Interruptions
  

• Understand the role of viral targets in the drug development and discovery process
• Identify novel therapeutic agents and viral targets
• Understand the chemistry and pre-clinical development of nucleosides/nucleotides, non-nucleosides, integrase, fusion and protease inhibitors
• Assess the role of resistance testing in the drug development and discovery process
• Increase awareness of the clinical impact of antiviral agents
• Understand the effect of immunotherapy in HIV infection
• Assess the status of first-line and salvage therapy for HIV infection
• Understand the consequences of Co-infection with hepatitis on the management of patients with HIV infection
• Assess the role of vaccines and therapeutic vaccines in future therapies for HIV infection

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
280 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, Florida 34108-2300

The average daily temperature during the month of December, in Naples, Florida is 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius).

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples rests on the northernmost tip of the Florida Everglades and overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Evoking Old World grandeur with a classic, symmetrical U-shape, arches, courtyards, stone fountains and manicured gardens, the design delights guests with unexpected vistas at every turn. Another feast for the senses is the palatial lobby furnished with museum-quality antiques and art carefully selected by curators who searched the globe to find just the right pieces for this exquisite space. Several fabulous restaurants complement the elegant accommodations and gracious service.

There are also two championship golf courses available, a full-service spa, two heated outdoor Olympic pools with hot tubs, tennis courts, windsurfing and biking, and a beautiful 22-acre white sand beach.

Please bring your family and enjoy!

Accommodation Rates (in US dollars)
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is able to offer a variety of rooms to suit the needs of the Conference delegates. The rates listed below are for single or double occupancy and do not include tax.

Coastal View Rooms                                                           Nightly rate: $135.00
The Coastal View Room faces either north or south with a partial view of the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico from the balcony. These rooms are approximately 405 square feet and include 1 king or 2 full-size beds.

 

Gulf View Rooms                                                                 Nightly rate: $155.00
The Gulf View Room offers a view facing west with a full view of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the center courtyard and fountain. These rooms are approximately 405 square feet and include 1 king or 2 full-size beds.

 

Gulf Front View                                                                    Nightly rate: $185.00
The Gulf Front Room offers sweeping views of the white sand beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. These rooms are approximately 405 square feet and include 1 king or 2 full-sized beds.

Group rates as outlined above will be in effect from December 9th until December 25, 2002. 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 +1 248 655 0201.

Please call +1 800 433 1790 (within the United States) and specify STAR FILE NUMBER A81D2AD when making your reservation. For those outside the United States, contact the local American Airlines ticket office and provide the file number.

Please purchase early to ensure the greatest benefit.

There are 3 airports servicing this area of Florida. Delegates may choose to arrive/depart via the following airports:

Airport Transfers

Private Transfer
Company: Airport Connection:
Contact: Tom Lugrin
Phone: (239) 263-3333
Fax: (239) 659-0808
24-Hour Phone: 888-847-1234

Airport Connection will be responsible for checking flight arrival and departure times.

Guest should claim luggage, exit baggage claim and proceed to the Ground Transportation Booth directly opposite baggage claim. The driver will have a sign displaying the guests' names.

Shared Shuttle Service
Company: Airport Connection:
Contact: Tom Lugrin
Phone: (239) 263-3333
Fax: (239) 659-0808
24-Hour Phone: 888-847-1234

This service is by reservation only. The shuttle has a possibility of being shared by several guests going to multiple destinations.

Guest should claim luggage, exit baggage claim and proceed to the Ground Transportation Booth directly opposite baggage claim. The driver will have a sign displaying the guests' names.

Taxi Service
Taxicabs are available for transfers to and from the airports to the Ritz Carlton, Naples. Guests will need to proceed to the Ground Transportation Booth. From there, guests will be able to obtain a transfer from on-call taxi companies stationed at the airport.

Approximate Taxi transfers to / from airport to Ritz Carlton, Naples (one-way, not including gratuity):

·Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) - approximately $45.00
·Naples Municipal Airport - approximately $30.00

On-line registration is available on this Conference Website. Alternatively, you may download a printable, faxable registration form. Registrations sent vial 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) on Monday and Tuesday
• Conference breaks on Monday - Thursday
• Gala Event
• Poster Reception

Accompanying Guest Fee
Payment of the Accompanying Guest registration fee includes the following:

• Welcome reception
• Breakfasts (4) on Monday - Thursday
• Lunches (2) on Monday and Tuesday
• Conference breaks on Monday - Thursday
• Gala Event
• Poster Reception

Additional Tickets to the Gala Dinner
If you would like to bring a non-registered guest(s) to the Gala Dinner, please include $85 to your EARLY registration fee or $95 to your REGULAR registration fee. Children under the age of 17 are welcome at no additional cost (limit 2).

Regular Registration (in US dollars)
Conference registration fee:  $775
Accompanying guests:  $345
Additional tickets to the Gala Dinner:  $95

Cancellation Policies

• Please note that cancellation of registrations postmarked on or before October 14, 2002 will incur no penalty. 
• Cancellation of registrations postmarked after October 14, 2002 and on or before to November 15, 2002 will incur a fee equivalent to 50% of the registration payment. 
• No refund of the registration payment, including the one night’s hotel deposit, will be issued for cancellations postmarked after NOVEMBER 15, 2002.

 

Letter of Invitation

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.

Scholarship Fund

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 through corporate support, several partial or full scholarship funds have been created so as to contribute toward the costs incurred by attending this Conference. Preference will be given to those applicants who are submitting an abstract and are post-doctoral fellows, nurses, assistant professors, or a resident of a developing country.

Please indicate on the abstract submission form if you wish to apply. Please send a letter from your mentor/supervisor indicating your need for a scholarship and a copy of your passport or driver's license to the Conference Secretariat.

Important Addresses

For all inquiries relating to the Conference, please contact the Conference Secretariat.