CROI 2015 Program and Abstracts

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Overview The 2015 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) will take place at theWashington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA, from February 23 to February 26, 2015. CROI was established in 1993 to provide a forum for basic scientists and clinical investigators to present, discuss, and critique their investigations into the epidemiology and biology of human retroviruses and associated diseases. The synergy of basic science and clinical investigation has been a major contributor to the success of the meeting. CROI is the preeminent HIV research meeting in the world and attracts more than 4000 HIV and AIDS research leaders internationally. The goal of the conference is to help researchers translate their laboratory and clinical findings into tangible progress against the HIV pandemic. CROI has facilitated the presentation of important discoveries in the field, thereby accelerating progress in HIV and AIDS research. Americans with Disabilities Act CROI 2015 endeavors to comply fully with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance on-site, please visit the Seattle Visitor Center and Concierge Services in the Upper Pike Street Lobby during the conference. Ebola Precautions Attendees who have recently returned from an Ebola-prevalent area are expected to follow the guidance of their institutions, local health departments, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as applicable with respect to monitoring and travel. CDC guidance can be found online: http://www.cdc.gov/ vhf/ebola/exposure/monitoring-and-movement-of-persons-with-exposure.html. Welcome Reception All registered CROI attendees are invited to join us for aWelcome Reception immediately following the Opening Reception on February 23, 2015. This will be a private event hosted at Nordstrom’s Flagship store in Downtown Seattle just a minutes walk from the Convention Center at Sixth and Pine Streets (enter using the Sixth Avenue entrance). This uniqueWelcome Reception will offer attendees the opportunity to network with colleagues and experience a private shopping environment while enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres and beverages in a beautiful and unique setting. Please join us for this exclusive event! Meals Morning coffee and light continental breakfast will be available to conference registrants from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, on the 6th floor. An afternoon snack break will be available at 2:30 PM in the Poster Hall and before the special session on Tuesday evening. Attendees are on their own for lunch each day. Below is a list of food service options located in the Convention Center or within a short walking distance.

At the Convention Center 820 Pike Street – Pan Asian Cuisine Crêpes Voilá Cyber Dogs – Internet Café Espresso Caffé Dior Goldberg’s Deli Subway Sandwiches

Taco Del Mar The Juicy Café Tully’s Coffee Wild Rye Café Bakery Within 4 Blocks of the Convention Center Benihana Blueacre Seafood Blue C Sushi Daily Grill Dragonfish Asian Cafe FareStart FOX Sports Grill Gameworks Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Il Fornaio MOD Superfast Pizza Morton’s The Steakhouse Ebar (Nordstrom Downtown Seattle) Marketplace Café (Nordstrom Downtown Seattle) The Grill (Nordstrom Downtown Seattle) NYC Hyatt Deli Market P.F. Chang’s China Bistro – Seattle Palomino Pike Place Chowder – Pacific Place Potbelly Sandwich Shop RN74 Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery Ruth’s Chris Steak House Soup’s On! Starbucks Coffee Company Sullivan’s Steakhouse Tango Restaurant & Lounge Tap House Grill Thai Ginger The Capital Grille The Cheesecake Factory The Elephant and Castle Pub & Restaurant Toss’d Custom Salads Urbane Northwest (Hyatt at Olive 8)

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