YONKERS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2006--Advanced Viral Research Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: ADVR) announced today that Dr. Elma S. Hawkins, ADVR's CEO and President, has informed the ADVR Board of Directors that she will not renew her employment contract beyond February 18, 2006, the end of its current term. The Board has appointed Eli Wilner, as interim CEO effective upon Dr. Hawkins' resignation. On February 18, 2006, Dr. Hawkins will also be resigning her position as a member of ADVR's Board of Directors.
