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NY Course 2008: HIV Pathogenesis and Prevention CME

April 24 - 25, 2008, New York, NY

Author Information and Disclosures

This activity was developed in collaboration with HIV Management 2008: The New York Course.

HIV Management 2008: The New York Course is an online educational collaboration between Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Medscape

Release Date: May 30, 2008; Valid for credit through May 30, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians

To participate in this internet activity: (1) review the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures; (2) study the education content; (3) take the post-test and/or complete the evaluation; (4) view/print certificate View details.

Contents of This CME Activity

  1. HIV PathogenesisMichael M. Lederman, MDAvailable As: Slides/Audio | Slides/Transcript | Audio
  2. MicrobicidesBetsy C. Herold, MDAvailable As: Slides/Audio | Slides/Transcript | Audio
Downloadable Slides
HIV Pathogenesis
Downloadable PowerPoint Slides by Michael M. Lederman, MD
Microbicides
Downloadable PowerPoint Slides by Betsy C. Herold, MD

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Understand the role of immune activation in HIV disease pathogenesis
  2. Recognize the potential drivers of immune activation in HIV infection
  3. Understand the potential role of microbicides in preventing HIV and other STIs
  4. Become familiar with the obstacles in developing a safe and effective microbicide and the lessons learned from the recently completed clinical trials
  5. Understand how the development of microbicides is proceeding
Authors and Disclosures

Michael M. Lederman, MD
Disclosure: Michael M. Lederman, MD, has disclosed that he has received research and/or service grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Schering-Plough, Xcyte, Human Genome Sciences, Wyeth, Roche-Trimeris, and Actelion.


Betsy C. Herold, MD
Disclosure: Betsy C. Herold, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

All other healthcare professionals completing continuing education credit for this activity will be issued a certificate of participation.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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