The AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend Memorial Lectureship was established in 1998 in honor of renowned virologist and discoverer of the Friend virus, Dr. Charlotte Friend, for her pioneering research on viruses, cell differentiation, and cancer. The lecture is intended to give recognition to an outstanding female or male scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of women in science.
WICR Professional Advancement Sessions
All Professional Advancement Sessions are presented at no additional charge for AACR members; non-members are required to pay a nominal registration fee of $50 for each session. All session are on a first-come, first-serve basis. No pre-reigstration is scheduled.
AACR-WICR is committed to the career development of early-career scientists through the professional advancement series. To that end, WICR is pleased to sponsor the following sessions at the Annual Meeting:
Managing for Results in Today's Challenging Climate
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This three-hour session has been designed for AACR members and non-members, who currently hold or aspire to leadership positions (mid-career and beyond).
Participants will learn about management skills relating to day-to-day management and hear examples of strategies several successful leaders in Cancer Research have taken. This will allow the participants to identify and prioritize the skill sets that they need to acquire to reach their career aspirations.
At the end of this session, attendees will learn how to manage under challenging situations. In particular learning and practicing essential skills:
- Making Impactful Decisions
- Influencing Others
- Providing Constructive Feedback
See additional information about particpating table leaders.
Career Mentoring Session
Monday, April 2, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The WICR Career Mentoring Session has quickly become one of the mostly highly attended sessions at the Annual Meeting and 2012 is no exception. This session is designed for graduate students, medical students and residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows.
Following a keynote address by Dr. Jennifer A. Pietenpol, attendees will be able to meet, network and learn from many of the leading senior scientists in cancer research. Attendees will participate in roundtable discussions and be able to change tables halfway through the session if they choose. This allows for additional networking opportunities with more than one mentor. Potential topics include Grant Writing, Work/Life Integration, Careers in Industry, Choosing a Postdoctoral Position, Oral Presentations, and many more.
See additional information on particpating mentors.
WICR Resource Center
In its third year, the WICR Resource Center will be a central location for all Annual Meeting attendees to learn about how WICR membership would be beneficial, as well as obtain materials from various organizations focused on showcasing women in science.
Nursing Mothers' Suite
AACR-WICR was pleased to sponsor this important service, which was introduced for the first time at the AACR Annual Meeting 2008. Registrants who were nursing mothers found the privacy of the Nursing Mother's Suite a comfortable and secure environment in which to nourish and nurture their babies.