Optimizing Potency for Nevirapine: The Drug that Saved Children from AIDS
Please join us on Saturday February 28, 2014, at the California State Channel Islands Boating Center for a lecture on the treatment of pediatric AIDS. A pasta buffet dinner will be served before the lecture. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to make your reservation. Seating is limited. Feel free to arrive early and to explore Channel Islands Harbor or to walk along the beautiful beaches nearby.
Dr. Rebecca Anderson will present the scientific and medical breakthroughs that were responsible for conquering pediatric AIDS, as well as some of the technical and feasibility issues that investigators faced while implementing HIV prevention programs. Pharmaceutical properties linked to the protective effect of antiviral HIV drugs, and modifications of drugs to optimize antiviral potency will be discussed. Copies of Dr. Anderson’s books will be available for purchase.
Dr. Rebecca Anderson is a freelance medical writer and the author of two books, including Nevirapine and the Quest to End Pediatric AIDS. Prior to her writing career, Dr. Anderson managed research and development projects for twenty five years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Georgetown University.
Time: February 28, 2014 Dinner at
Date: Dinner at 6:30 PM followed by Dr. Anderson’s presentation
Place: CSU Channel Islands Boating Center
3880 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93035 (Google Map)
Cost: $15 regular members, $5 Students
Please make your reservation by 10 AM Wednesday, February 25, 2015.
Registration for this event is now closed. Please click on the “contact” link above to inquire. We may be able to accommodate you.
Driving from north of Oxnard, CA
- Merge onto US-101 S. to Los Angeles
- Take the exit toward Victoria Ave./ Channel Islands Harbor 0.2 mi.
- Turn left at Valentine Rd. 0.1 mi.
- Turn right at S. Victoria Ave. 5.4 mi.
- Turn right at W. Channel Islands Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left to stay on W. Channel Islands Blvd. 417 ft.
- Slight left at Harbor Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left into the Channel Islands Boating Center Parking Lot
- If you have passed the Whale’s tail restaurant you have gone past our location.
Driving from south of Oxnard, CA
- Merge onto US-101 N toward Ventura
- Take the Victoria Ave. exit toward Channel Island Harbor 0.2 mi.
- Turn left at S. Victoria Ave. 5.5 mi.
- Turn right at W. Channel Islands Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left to stay on W. Channel Islands Blvd. 417 ft.
- Slight left at Harbor Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left into the Channel Islands Boating Center Parking Lot
- If you have passed the Whale’s tail restaurant you have gone past our location.