PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2006--AVI BioPharma, Inc. (Nasdaq:AVII - News), today announced that on Monday, May 15, 2006, Alan P. Timmins, AVI's president and COO, will present the company's overall strategy and progress to date at the Rodman & Renshaw 3rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference, to be held at Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel at the Sea Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco. AVI's presentation will take place at 9:05 a.m. CEST in the Atlantique Salon, Eastern meeting room.
