Hope for a Cure Against HIV


Alain Lafeuillade (France) and Mario Stevenson (USA) co-authored a paper on HIV reservoirs that claims these reservoirs are the main hurdle to achieving HIV eradication. This paper provides information on the mechanisms of HIV persistence and a discussion on the critical questions facing researchers in the field.

Tucker, GA, May 28, 2011 -- Alain Lafeuillade (France) and Mario Stevenson (USA) co-authored a paper on HIV reservoirs that claims these reservoirs are the main hurdle to achieving HIV eradication. While antiretroviral therapy treatments have been successful in lengthening the life expectancy for HIV-infected individuals, a cure for HIV has not been found. The cure is not within reach primarily because of HIV reservoirs. While effective, antiretroviral therapy (ART) doesn't completely wipe out the HIV infection. Persistent infection is the result of small pools of virulent material known as HIV reservoirs, and these reservoirs are preventing the progress toward an HIV cure.

HIV persistence remains, even with antiretroviral (ART) treatment. Two critical questions arise when it comes to reservoirs. The first question is figuring out how to determine the nature of non-lymphocytic HIV reservoirs; the second question is finding a possible "threshold" where the HIV reservoir is kept low enough for the body to effectively control it. However, encouraging results were made in 2010 when the first person to ever be cured of HIV infection via a stem cell transplant. While this is apparently an isolated incident, it does show that HIV is curable. This development brought widespread optimism in the scientific community.

Therefore, the goal is to improve ART treatments to deal with latent HIV reservoirs, "purging" them in a way. Research indicates that a cocktail of drugs are needed to deal with compartment of the reservoir, sterilizing the virus and making it unable to replicate. These are the usual approaches to dealing with HIV-neutralizing the virus by taking away its ability to copy itself. Gene therapy combined with stem cell research into zinc finger nucleases designed to disrupt CCR5 expression have also been useful research topics. In fact, the stem cells implanted in the HIV-cured patient came from an individual with a rare CCR5 mutation.

HIV persistence via reservoirs is a top priority for researchers and health professionals throughout the globe. This paper provides information on the mechanisms of HIV persistence and a discussion on the critical questions facing researchers in the field. It also briefly discusses the need for better ART treatments and ends with a paragraph talking about the development of a task force dedicated to dealing with this subject. While the improvements in technology and medicine have made things better for HIV patients and improved the quality of their lives, HIV persistence via reservoirs has prevented an outright cure from being developed. The hope, as stated by the paper, is to turn the isolated HIV cure incident into a regular occurrence.

About the publication: The Search for a Cure for Persistent HIV Reservoirs. AIDS Rev. 2011; 13: 63-6

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Alain Lafeuillade
Informed Horizons
1860 Montreal Road
Tucker, GA USA
Tel: +1 770 573 3020

Art Contest Announced - Theme Abstracts - Apply Now for July 2011 Art Exhibition


Jupiter, Florida, May 28, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Contest with the theme “Abstracts” in which 2D artists (Including Photography & Excluding Video) from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for inclusion into the Gallery’s July 2011 online group exhibition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field.

A group exhibition of the top five finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of July 2011. Awards will be for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In addition, 2 artists will be recognized with Honorable Mention awards. Depending on the amount and the quality of the entries there may also be Special Recognition awards posted as well. The theme for the June art competition is “Abstracts”. The submission process and the deadline end on June 28, 2011.

Winners of the Abstracts Exhibition will receive extensive publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, social media marketing and increased artist website traffic in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website as part of this achievement.

All winners will be selected, announced and featured on the Light Space & Time website on July 1, 2011 and remain online in the gallery through July 31, 2011. Thereafter, the artworks will remain online in the Light Space & Time Archives with links to the artist’s websites.

Artists give us your best Abstract art now. Submit Here: http://www.lightspacetime.com - Deadline June 28, 2011

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists. http://www.lightspacetime.com

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
Tel: 888-490-3530

Leveraging Technical Analysis with Trevor Neil at Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011

Golden Networking's Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011, Singapore, June 20 & 21 and Hong Kong, June 23 & 24, with Trevor Neil, Managing Director, Beta Group.

(May 28, 2011, New York) -- What technical analysis adds to the investing world will be presented at Golden Networking’s Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011, "Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst", to be held on June 20 & 21, Singapore, and June 23 & 24, in Hong Kong, by leading expert Trevor Neil.

Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011, Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst, is the most comprehensive workshop on Technical Analysis, designed for finance professionals involved in front office trading, Forex, futures, equities, derivatives, fixed income, commodities, energy and power; in summary, anyone for whom precision market timing is important.

An experienced practitioner, Trevor Neil, Managing Director, BETA Group, will lead Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011. It is suited for those who have knowledge of technical analysis theory but need a bridge between the books they have read and courses they have attended and their job. Attendees will not just learn that when two lines cross they buy. It is never that easy. When can you be confident the signal is going to follow through? What techniques are right for your job? How to protect positions with a low risk of being 'whipped‘ out of a position? This is a how to do it course for market professionals.

Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 will be extremely helpful for all finance professionals: traders, portfolio managers, brokers and others involved in front office trading, working at Financial Institutions, Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds, Broker Dealers, Consultancy Groups, Prime Brokers, Solution Providers and Exchanges.

Mr. Neil, speaker at Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011, has presented to audiences representing Morgan Stanley, Inter Capital Securities, Deutsche Bank, Bank of Ireland, AIB, Calyon, Royal Bank of Scotland, TRX, Commerzbank, Shuaa Capital, Fortis Bank, BNP Paribas, Davy Stockbrokers, Statoil, LV Asset Management, Inenco Power, ICICI Bank, Chevron International Pte., Alpha Bank, CEZ, ING Bank, United Bank of Africa, Insurance Australia Group, Westfield, Amalgamated Metals Corporation, and ConocoPhillips, among many others prestigious firms.

Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors, founded by former McKinsey consultant and Columbia Business School MBA Edgar Perez. Upcoming Golden Networking's Forums and Business Receptions include:

- High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour, http://www.HFTHappyHour.com, June 14th, New York City
- Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 Singapore, "Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst", http://www.AdvancedMarketTiming.com, June 20 & 21, Singapore
- Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 Hong Kong, "Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst", http://www.AdvancedMarketTiming.com, June 23 & 24, Hong Kong

Golden Networking has compiled the insights of top experts and industry practitioners and produced DVD Video Packages for its Leaders and Experts Forums, including:

- High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com
- High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop DVD Video Package, "Practical Implementation of High-Frequency Trading Strategies", http://www.HFTExpertsWorkshop.com
- 2nd China Leaders Forum DVD Video Package, "Is the Chinese Dragon Poised for Global Dominance or Economic Implosion?", http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com
- Distressed Investing Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Analyzing and Valuing Distressed Companies, Securities and Real Estate", http://www.DistressedInvestingExpertsForum.com
- Derivatives Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Strategies for Increasing Profits under an Evolving Regulatory Framework", http://www.DerivativesLeadersForum.com
- High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Innovating and Profiting from High-Frequency Trading in 2010 and Beyond", http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com
- Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Generating Alpha in Challenging Times", http://www.HedgeFundsLeadersForum.com
- High-Frequency Trading Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Starting and Running a High-Frequency Trading Operation", http://www.HFTExpertsForum.com
- Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Extraordinary Opportunities Investors Cannot Afford to Pass", http://www.DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com
- China Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "Addressing the Challenges Posed by the Present Wave of Chinese Globalization", http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com
- Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "The Most Comprehensive Guide for Any Investor in Distressed Assets", http://www.DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net. Golden Networking has been frequently featured in the press, including recent articles in The Wall Street Journal, "Happy Hour for High-Frequency Trading", The New York Times, "Golden Networking Helps Job Seekers Make Overseas Connections", Los Angeles Times, "Speed-addicted traders dominate today's stock market", Reuters, "Revamp looms as trading experts huddle at SEC" and Columbia Business School's Hermes Alumni Magazine, "10 Under 10".

Contact:
Natalia Nuzhnova
Manager
Golden Networking
Tel: 516-761-4712

Winning Strategies and Technology Insights at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package

Insights from Experts and Global Sovereign Wealth, Institutional and Angel Investors at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", now on DVD.

(May 28, 2011, New York) -- Golden Networking’s High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com, May 23, 24 & 25, New York City, is now available on DVD.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package provides viewers with the most up-to-date overview of cutting-edge developments and insights to build a competitive advantage in high-frequency trading. Recognized practitioners, experts, and strategists, return to High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package to provide viewers with the information they are looking for in an open and unbiased environment:

- Mr. Alexey Goz, President, Algo Engineering
- Dr. Andrew Kumiega, Adjunct Professor, IIT Institute of Technology
- Ms. Courtney Comstock, Financial Writer, Clusterstock
- Mr. Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders
- Mr. James Austin, President, Vertex Analytics, Inc.
- Mr. James Leman, Principal, Westwater Corp.
- Mr. Jitesh Thakkar, President, Edge Financial Technologies
- Mr. John Netto, President, M3 Capital
- Mr. Jonathan Kanterman, Industry Consultant
- Dr. Jonathan Kinlay, President, Systematic Strategies
- Mr. Mike Bellafiore, Partner, SMB Capital
- Mr. Milind Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, QuantZ Capital Management
- Mr. Nathaniel Baker, Editor, Bloomberg Hedge Funds Brief
- Mr. Telis Demos, Reporter, Financial Times
- Mr. Will Mechem, Managing Director, Pan Alpha Trading

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package is produced by Golden Networking, http://www.goldennetworking.net, the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Upcoming Golden Networking's Forums and Business Receptions include:

- High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour, http://www.HFTHappyHour.com, June 14th, New York City
- Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 Singapore, "Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst", http://www.AdvancedMarketTiming.com, June 20 & 21, Singapore
- Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 Hong Kong, "Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst", http://www.AdvancedMarketTiming.com, June 23 & 24, Hong Kong

Golden Networking has compiled the insights of top experts and industry practitioners and produced DVD Video Packages for its Leaders and Experts Forums, including:

- High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 DVD Video Package, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com
- High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop DVD Video Package, "Practical Implementation of High-Frequency Trading Strategies", http://www.HFTExpertsWorkshop.com
- 2nd China Leaders Forum DVD Video Package, "Is the Chinese Dragon Poised for Global Dominance or Economic Implosion?", http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com
- Distressed Investing Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Analyzing and Valuing Distressed Companies, Securities and Real Estate", http://www.DistressedInvestingExpertsForum.com
- Derivatives Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Strategies for Increasing Profits under an Evolving Regulatory Framework", http://www.DerivativesLeadersForum.com
- High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Innovating and Profiting from High-Frequency Trading in 2010 and Beyond", http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com
- Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Generating Alpha in Challenging Times", http://www.HedgeFundsLeadersForum.com
- High-Frequency Trading Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Starting and Running a High-Frequency Trading Operation", http://www.HFTExpertsForum.com
- Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Extraordinary Opportunities Investors Cannot Afford to Pass", http://www.DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com
- China Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "Addressing the Challenges Posed by the Present Wave of Chinese Globalization", http://www.ChinaLeadersForum.com
- Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "The Most Comprehensive Guide for Any Investor in Distressed Assets", http://www.DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net. Golden Networking has been frequently featured in the press, including recent articles in The Wall Street Journal, "Happy Hour for High-Frequency Trading", The New York Times, "Golden Networking Helps Job Seekers Make Overseas Connections", Los Angeles Times, "Speed-addicted traders dominate today's stock market", Reuters, "Revamp looms as trading experts huddle at SEC" and Columbia Business School's Hermes Alumni Magazine, "10 Under 10".

Contact:
Natalia Nuzhnova
Manager
Golden Networking
Tel: 516-761-4712