HIV Pathogenesis and Vaccine Development

Friday, October 4, 2013: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
205 (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
Chair:
Renato Aguilera, PhD, Professor and Program Director, University of Texas at El Paso

Description: HIV and its interactions with host cells gives rise to infection, destruction of the immune system, and eventually, death. There are many questions that remain unanswered in the HIV research field that have a direct impact on human health. Current information on the progress of HIV research will be provided.



10:15 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:20 AM
Pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS
Francisco González-Scarano, MD , Dean , University of Texas School of Medicine, San Antonio
10:40 AM
Role of cellular factors in HIV replication
Manuel Llano, PhD , MD, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
11:00 AM
Using animal models to improve the immunogenicity and efficacy of HIV vaccines
Shari Gordon, PhD , Postdoctoral Fellow , National Institutes of Health