Satellite Symposium SS05 (Sponsored by Idenix/Novartis)

The way forward in HCV treatment - Finding the right path

Monday July 3, 2006 from 18:00 to 19:30

Co-chairs: Michael Houghton (USA), Michael Manns (Germany)

18:00-18:05
Welcome and introduction

18:05-18:15
The path behind us - what can we achieve with the current standard of care? (Graham Foster, UK)

18:15-18:35
New paths to treating HCV - exploring novel modes of action (Stefan Zeuzem, Germany)

18:35-18:55
Paths of least resistance - a key challenge for new HCV antivirals (Fabien Zoulim, France)

18:55-19:10
On parallel paths - learning from HIV for success in HCV (Jürgen Rockstroh, Germany)

19:10-19:20
Curing HCV in the future - the path ahead (Michael Manns, Germany)

19:20-19:30
Q&A and close (Faculty)