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Directors' Research Seminar Series

Introduction

The 2007-2008 CFAR Directors' Research Seminar Series (DRSS) continues to explore targeted areas of HIV/AIDS research, specifically Resistant TB, Cancer and HIV and Acute Infection.

The next symposium: "Immunity in Acute HIV Infection", will take place Wednesday, June 18, from 9-12 noon at the J. David Gladstone Institutes, Robert Mahley Auditorium (Mission Bay Campus). The program includes Dr. Douglas Nixon (Host) and Drs. Marcus Altfeld, Bart Haynes, and
Jay Levy as our featured speakers. A panel discussion will follow. We hope to see you there.

The series seeks to introduce noted HIV/AIDS scientists from other CFARs and research institutes in the United States and abroad to the campus community. Registration is free, simply email us at Seminar Registration.

Concluded 2007-2008 DRSS Seminars

1. HIV & Malignancies - March 11, 2008 - 9-12 noon
   Hosted by Dr. Paul Volberding
   Speakers: Drs. John Ziegler, Jeffrey Martin and
   Don Ganem (Parnassus Campus, Toland Hall-U142)
   
   PowerPoint Presentation:
   HIV/AIDS and Cancer: An Historical Perspective, [PPT 12 MB]
   John Ziegler, Professor of Medicine, Emeritus. Interim Director, UCSF Global Health Graduate Program.
2. MDR-XDR Tuberculosis, October 3, 2007
   SFGH Carr Auditorium 8-10 a.m.
   Hosted by Dr. Diane Havlir and Dr. Philip Hopewell. Speakers: Drs. Gerald H Friedland, Charles L. Daley and L. Masae Kawamura
3. May 7, 2007 - Acute HIV Infection: A Prevention Opportunity - Drs. Chris Pilcher (UCSF) and Jeffrey Klausner (SFDPH). Introductions by Dr. Havlir.
   Time:       4:30-6:00 PM
   Location: Carr Auditorium, SFGH, Bldg. 3, 1st Flr.
4. April 9, 2007 - Co-Infection: Effect on HIV Progression - Drs. Lawrence Corey (UW-Seattle) and Peter Hunt (UCSF). Introductions by Dr. Volberding.
   Time:       4:30-6:00 PM
   Location: Carr Auditorium, SFGH, Bldg. 3, 1st Flr.
5. March 12, 2007 - HIV / Malaria Co-Infection and Effect on HIV Progression  - Drs. Steven R Meshnick (UNC) and Philip J. Rosenthal (UCSF). Introductions by Dr. Greene.
   Time:       4:30-6:00 PM
   Location: Gladstone Institutes, Mahley Auditorium -(Mission Bay Campus, 1650 Owens Street, SF)
6. February 20, 2007 - HIV Latency and the Potential for Cure - Drs. Robert Siliciano (Johns Hopkins) and Eric Verdin (Gladstone Institutes). Introductions by Dr. Greene.
   Time:       2:30-4:00 PM
   Location: Gladstone Institutes, Mahley Auditorium -(Mission Bay Campus, 1650 Owens Street, SF)
7. January 22, 2007 - Immune Activation in HIV Disease Pathogenesis - Drs. Mike Lederman (Case) and Rick Hecht (UCSF)- Introductions by Dr. Greene.
   Time:       4:30-6 PM
   Location: Gladstone Institutes, Mahley Auditorium -(Mission Bay Campus, 1650 Owens Street, SF)

CFAR DRSS Index

• 2005 - 2006 DRSS Schedule
• 2004 - 2005 DRSS Schedule
• 2003 - 2004 DRSS Schedule
• 2002 - 2003 DRSS Schedule
• 2001 - 2002 DRSS Schedule

Other HIV / AIDS Research Events

Please consult our Events page for weekly updates on recurring HIV/AIDS-relevant lectures and programs being presented on the various UCSF campuses and other Bay Area universities

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