PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2006--AVI BioPharma Inc. (Nasdaq:AVII - News) today announced that the company will hold a conference call to discuss its 2006 first quarter financial results on Friday, May 5, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). Individuals interested in listening to the live conference call may do so by dialing (888) 803-8271 toll free within the United States and Canada, or (706) 634-2467 for international callers. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available for 48 hours beginning May 5 within two hours after the conclusion of the call, by dialing (800) 642-1687 domestically, or (706) 645-9291 internationally, and entering reservation number 1085185.
