Background:

The Forum sponsored a Roundtable discussion to review the current state of knowledge regarding the importance of antiretroviral drug levels in sanctuary sites and viral reservoirs and to develop recommendations for research activities in this area. The Roundtable was held in conjunction with the 3rd International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology (April 11, 2002; Washington, D.C.)

A group of 20 international experts met to discuss issues surrounding this topic as they pertain to the male and female genital tract and transmission/infection and as they pertain to cerbrospinal fluid and the central nervous system.

Scientific Chairs: John Gerber, MD
Angela Kashuba, BScPhm. PharmD, DABCP

Status: A report for publication is currently under peer-review.