CROI 2017 Program and Information

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Overview 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 includes up to 4000 HIV research and care 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 endeavors to comply fully with the legal requirements of the AmericansWith Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance on-site, please visit the SeattleVisitor Center and Concierge Services in the Upper Pike Street Lobby during the conference. Commercial Support CROI is largely supported by participant registration fees. Please note, CROI registration fees cover all attendee meals (including the welcome reception) and travel expenses for selected invited participants (eg, speakers, leaders, moderators, and CROI PC), as well as selected meeting materials and other conference expenses. In addition, CROI seeks grants from commercial companies, particularly from companies with competing products.These companies have no input in or control over the selection of faculty or content of the presentations. Commercial support is used to cover some of the costs of the convention center, audiovisual services, and other conference services. CROI 2017 received grant support commitments from the following commercial companies:

PLATINUM SUPPORTERS Merck ViiV Healthcare GOLD SUPPORTERS

Bristol-Myers Squibb Gilead Sciences, Inc JanssenTherapeutics SILVER SUPPORTER AbbVie

Emergency Services In the event of a medical emergency, please contact Security Control immediately. You may contact Security Control by dialing 5127 from any house phone located in theWashington State Convention Center (WSCC). In addition, there are red“hot line” phones located around theWSCC.These phones ring directly into the Security Control office. IAS–USA staff or any uniformedWSCC personnel with a 2-way radio can also assist you in an emergency. Contacting Security Control will greatly minimize response time in the event an emergency medical unit needs to report to theWSCC. Security personnel can quickly assess the situation and bring emergency personnel directly to the individual in need. For this reason,WSCC requests that our clients and guests NOT contact 911 directly.

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