Dear Friends and Colleagues:

ICAR is returning to San Francisco! The 26th International Conference on Antiviral Research will be held at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California, USA. The conference will begin on Saturday, May 11, 2013 with an Interactive Workshop titled Drug Discovery and Development 101, the opening ICAR keynote address byEva Harris, and the closing banquet on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 will conclude the week’s exciting program.

ICAR provides an interdisciplinary forum of interest to chemists, biologists, and clinicians involved in antiviral research. At ICAR, scientists worldwide working in the areas of basic, applied, and clinical research meet in a collaborative and collegial atmosphere to review recent developments in all areas of antiviral drug discovery and development. Specific topics to be covered in the scientific program include: medicinal chemistry, virus replication, host cell-virus interactions, virus latency, new target identification, biochemistry and mechanism of action, mechanisms of viral drug resistance, assay development, in vitro evaluation, animal models, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and clinical trials. Within these areas of interest, there will be keynote, plenary, single topic mini-symposia, a clinical symposium, and oral and poster presentations.

As we have done at previous ICARS, the prestigious ‘Elion’ and ‘Prusoff’ Awards from ISAR will be given to individuals in recognition of their major contributions in the field. In addition to the poster awards, to graduate students and junior researchers, ICAR has expanded itstravel grant support program to encourage more students and junior researchers to attend.

San Francisco, often called "Everybody’s Favorite City," is the ideal location for the 26th ICAR. San Francisco has something for everybody; scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city is dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. San Francisco is an easy flight from most of North America and Asia and usually requires minimal connections from Europe.

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!

Phil Furman

President, ISAR

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Things to Do in San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf

Alcatraz Island – One of the most infamous prisons in the country, Alcatraz is located in the middle of San Francisco Bay and is a tourist must-see. The prison operated from 1934 to 1963, and is open for tours 7 days a week. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the official website, http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/

Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park – The most visited and most photographed bridge in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge is a San Francisco landmark. Golden Gate Park is a large urban park, with several gardens, festivals and attractions. With 13 million annual visitors, it is the third most visited city park in the US. More information can be found here: http://www.golden-gate-park.com/

San Francisco Cable Cars – In operation since 1873, the Cable Cars have been designated a historical landmark. 17 miles of track are still in operation, maneuvering the cars through San Francisco’s hilly terrain. The cable car museum is located a mile from the Hyatt Regency, and the stop at California Street and Drumm Street is just a 3 minute walk from the hotel. More information can be found here: http://www.sfcablecar.com/

Pier 39 – Home to over 100 stores, 11 restaurants with views of the bay, an arcade, and aquarium, and a two story Venetian carousel. Tourist information: 415-705-5500

Coit Tower – Has some of the best panoramic views of San Francisco. Located at 1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard. The tower is open Monday – Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm. Tourist information: 415-362-0808

Walking distance from hotel (1 mile or less):

The Historic Ferry Building and Ferry Building Marketplace – Located across the street from the conference hotel, the Ferry Building is a city landmark that has been transformed into an expansive gourmet farmers market. Ferries are offered from this location to Sausalito, Tiburon and Alameda

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Coit Tower – Has some of the best panoramic views of San Francisco. Located at 1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard. The tower is open Monday – Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm. Tourist information: 415-362-0808

Yerba Buena Gardens

Chinatown – Not only is the Chinatown in San Francisco the oldest Chinatown in North America, it is also the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. It is http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com/

Getting Around San Francisco

The closest airport is the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located less than 15 miles outside the city center. You can travel from the airport to Hyatt Regency via ground transportation or by taxi.

• BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) operates rapid rail service between SFO and downtown San Francisco. The SFO BART station is located on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal. The Embarcadero BART Station is less than a 5 minute walk from the Hyatt Regency. For more information about BART, please visit www.bart.gov
• A taxi ride from SFO to the Grand Hyatt would cost around $37. Taxis depart from the airport from designated taxi zones on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all terminals.

Light Rail – Closest Light Rail stop is at California Street and Drumm Street, on the F line

BART – This transit option is the car-free way to get around San Francisco! With 43 stations in the Bay Area, including stops at both the SFO and OAK airports, BART is an easy and safe way to travel through San Francisco and surrounding suburbs.