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.
Elaine V. Fuchs, Ph.D., the winner of the 13th Annual AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend Memorial Lectureship, will present her lecture on Saturday, April 17, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., in Ballroom C of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the 101st AACR Annual Meeting 2010 in Washington, D.C. Please join us in congratulating her!
WICR Professional Advancement Series Sessions
All Professional Advancement Sessions are presented at no additional charge for AACR members; non-members pay a nominal registration fee of $50 for each session. Pre-registration is required for all sessions. More information will be available as the meeting approaches. Learn more about the AACR 101st Annual Meeting 2010.
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:
Career Mentoring Session
Monday, April 19, 2010, 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
formerly known as the Leila Diamond Networking Breakfast
The WICR Career Mentoring Session has quickly become one of the mostly highly attended sessions at the Annual Meeting and 2010 will be no exception. This session has been designed for graduate students, medical students and residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows. Following a moderated discussion with Nobel Laureates, Drs. Elizabeth L. Blackburn and Carol W. Greider, 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 will be able to change tables halfway through the session if they choose. This allows for additional networking opportunities with more than one mentor. Topics include Grant Writing, Balancing Work and Family Life, Careers in Industry, Choosing a Postdoctoral Position, Negotiating Start-up Packages and Salaries, and many more.
Coffee and tea will be served. To ensure your seat, pre-registration is encouraged. If space allows, registration will be accepted onsite.
Navigating YOUR Career Path
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This two hour session has been designed for junior faculty or the equivalent in the first 5-10 years of independence. Choosing and succeeding in the career path best suited to each individual can be challenging, particularly when considering opportunities to change or pursue alternate career paths. Planning for career progression or change is not usually addressed during graduate and/or medical studies, at the postdoctoral level, or even through mentoring during the early stages of an initial appointment. The Women in Cancer Research Council feels that understanding the process of progressing and succeeding in different career paths is key for a successful career in cancer research.
At the end of this workshop, attendees will:
• Be exposed to role models in different career paths
• Identify strategies for progressing and succeeding in their own chosen career path
• Identify strategies for exploring alternative career paths
• Feel confident in pursuing new opportunities that allow them to successfully switch career paths to best suit their strengths and their long-term goals
Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During this two hour session, designed for independent investigators who have more than ten (10) years experience in cancer research, attendees will learn:
• to understand what is patentable—patent laws;
• the patent application process through a Technology Transfer Office (Academic and Pharmaceutical);
• investment possibilities and strategies to move the intellectual property (IP) toward commercialization;
• how to license your IP;
• how to apply for an investigative new drug (IND) to the FDA and FDA approval for clinical trials for both therapeutics and diagnostics.;
• equity, ownership, royalties, consulting agreements, and institutional guidelines;
• how to bring your IP from the lab to product development and commercialization;
• how to be aware that the process of IP development is not difficult; it is just a process that requires learning, resources, and time commitment; and
• issues important to venture capitalists.
Following the session, there will be a brief opportunity to network with other attendees and speakers.
Nursing Mothers' Suite
AACR-WICR is pleased to sponsor this important service, which was introduced for the first time at the AACR Annual Meeting 2008. Registrants who are nursing mothers will find the privacy of the Nursing Mother's Suite a comfortable and secure environment in which to nourish and nurture their babies.