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Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as on-site registration will be very limited. Log on to MyAACR to register -- go to the Events tab, then select 101st Annual Meeting Professional Advancement Series Sessions.
New this year, non-members will be charged an additional $50 to register and attend Professional Advancement Series Sessions. Information on how to apply for membership. Apply by March 19, 2010, in order to register for these sessions at the member rate.
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13th Annual Grant Writing Workshop
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grand Hyatt – Independence F-I
Speakers:
Jennifer Rubin Grandis, Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Joanna L. Groden, Ohio State Univ. College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Mock Study Section Chairperson:
Ethan Dmitrovsky, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH
Roundtable Mentors:
Robert J. Arceci, Professor of Pediatric Oncology, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Comp. Cancer Ctr., Baltimore, MD; Ian A. Blair, Director, Ctr. for Cancer Pharmacol., Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Amy H. Bouton, Professor of Microbiology, Univ. of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA; Graham A. Colditz, Department Of Surgery, Prevention and Control, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; Steven M. Dubinett, Professor Of Medicine and Pathology/Director, UCLA Lung Cancer Research Prog., UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA; Michael A. Hollingsworth, Professor, UNMC Eppley Cancer Ctr., Omaha, NE; Marian C. Johnson-Thompson, Former Director, Education & Biomed. Res. Develop, NIEHS-NIH, Durham, NC; Murray Korc, Chairman, Dept. of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Ctr., Lebanon, NH; Gary D. Kruh, Director and Professor, Dept. Of Medicine, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Cancer Ctr., Chicago, IL; Edmund C. Lattime, Deputy Director and Professor, UMDNJ-The Cancer Inst. of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ; Patricia Mucci LoRusso, Director, Phase I Clinical Trials, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Inst., Detroit, MI; Neeraja Sathyamoorthy, Prog. Director, Tumor Bio. and Metastasis Branch, National Insts. of Health, Rockville, MD; Victoria L. Seewaldt, Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC; Jonathan S. Wiest, Director, CCT, NCI-CCT, Bethesda, MD
This intensive half-day workshop features keynote presentations, a mock study section, and ample time for roundtable discussions with senior scientist mentors. Topics to be covered include grant funding mechanisms, the components of a research grant application, how to formulate clear specific aims, how to develop a candidate statement and a career development plan, the grant scoring and review process, and the common major flaws that negatively impact funding success.
This session is open to Associate Members and nonmember graduate students, medical students and residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows with limited or no experience preparing grants applications.
$25 registration fee for AACR members, $75 registration fee for nonmembers.
Future Leaders in Translational Research Special Symposium
Sunday, April 18, 2010, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Convention Center--Room 102
Selected speakers will be invited to present a 20-minute platform presentation and will be introduced by a prominent senior researcher within their field. This special symposium has been developed in conjunction with the leaders of the AACR to highlight outstanding early-career scientists in cancer research whose work reflects innovation, scientific independence, motivation, and creativity.
Landing a Job in Industry: Decoding the Black Box of Application Systems
Sunday, April 18, 2010, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt—Constitution C-E
Speakers:
Lori Conlan, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
William N. Hait, Ortho Biotech Oncology R&D, Raritan, NJ
What is it really like to work in industry as a research scientist, and how does the hiring process work? This session will provide insight into the role of PhDs and MDs in an industry research setting, how to dissect industry job advertisements to determine the right jobs for your application, the elements of an effective application package, and how to maximize your chances of obtaining an interview. A networking reception with industry representatives will follow the formal program.
This session is aimed at Associate Members and nonmember graduate students, medical students and residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing industry positions.
Free for AACR Members, $50 for nonmembers.
Physician-Scientist Pathway: Navigating the Murky Waters Between Clinical Medicine and Research Discovery
Monday, April 19, 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Convention Center—East Hall, Salon B
Speakers:
Lawrence Brass, Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Michael A. Caligiuri, Ohio State Univ. Comp. Cancer Ctr., Columbus, OH
Panel:
Donna Hansel, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Robert L. Ferris, Univ. of Pittsburgh Cancer Inst., Pittsburgh, PA
David M. Weinstock, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
This session features lectures and a panel discussion to provide more information on options for those considering the physician-scientist career path, including insight on the important factors that lead to a successful career as a physician-scientist, and varied perspectives on what one should expect to achieve during training and during the early careers in different environments and career sectors.
The target audience for this session is Associate Members and nonmember graduate students, medical students and residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing a physician-scientist path, or working closely with physician-scientists. Undergraduate students are also welcome.
Free for AACR Members, $50 for nonmembers.
Applying to Academic Positions: Mastering the Application Process and Getting the Interview
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Convention Center—Room 102
Speakers:
Zena Werb, UCSF, San Francisco, CA
Susan E. Olivo-Marston, Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH
Paige J. Baugher, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
Panel:
Clodia Osipo, Loyola Univ. Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Ctr., Maywood, IL
Charles G. Mullighan, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
Speakers and a panel discussion will provide varied viewpoints on the academic career track, including perspective from senior scientists involved in the recruiting process, guidance from recently-hired junior faculty, the view from an academic at a liberal arts institution, and special considerations for physician-scientists seeking academic positions. Speakers will discuss how to tailor a CV for different environments and how to increase the likelihood of getting an interview.
Associate Members and nonmember graduate students, medical students and residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows seeking a research career in academia are encouraged to attend this session.
Free for AACR Members, $50 for nonmembers.