American Association for Cancer Research

Registration

Cancer Health Disparities 2012 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration will be available at the conference registration desk (located in the Douglas Pavilion Foyer, Ground Level) on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27. Registration forms will not be processed without full payment - copies of checks, government or other payment orders cannot be accepted. AACR members must include their member ID number on the registration form when registering onsite to obtain the member rates (member dues must be paid through 2012 prior to registering).

REGISTRATION RATES

Attendee registration includes admission to all lecture sessions, poster sessions, the opening reception on October 27, conference continental breakfasts on October 28, 29 and 30, refreshment breaks and refreshments during the poster session on October 28 and 29.

REGISTRATION RATES

 

ADVANCE
Until
September 18

REGULAR
After
September 18

AACR Members    
Active and Affiliate $635 $745
Associate and Emeritus $355 $445
Patient Advocate $150 $200
Student $50 $50
Nonmembers    
Academic, Government and Not-for-Profit Institutions $785 $895
Minority-Serving Institution Faculty $625 $745
Industry $985 $1,095
Pre-/Postdoctoral Student¹ $415 $515
Patient Advocate² $275 $325
Spouse/Guest $150 $175


The spouse/guest fee is only for meals and social activities listed above. It does NOT admit individuals to lecture sessions.
1 - Nonmember pre-/postdoctoral students must have their registrar, dean or department head certify that they are enrolled at the university and working toward a degree or fellowship in a field related to cancer research.
2 - If you are a patient advocate registering for this conference, you must complete an advocate verification form and send a pamphlet of your organization to the AACR Survivor and Patient Advocacy Department at advocacy@aacr.org.  You may find the verification form under the Discounted Rates section on the opportunities for survivor advocates section of the website.

AACR MEMBERSHIP

AACR membership is available to individuals who are interested in joining the AACR and registering for this conference at the discounted member rates. AACR membership offers an array of benefits, including reduced subscriptions to the AACR’s seven scientific journals; abstract sponsorship privileges for AACR Annual Meetings; networking and scientific exchange with leading researchers; and more. The AACR is also eager to support the exchange of knowledge and research with investigators who are located in countries with emerging economies. Significantly reduced membership dues are available for these investigators. Additional information on AACR membership categories, as well as application forms and submission instructions, is available on the membership section of the AACR website. Applications for membership should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.

REFUND POLICY

Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the AACR Meetings Department by Friday, September 28. Refund requests may be sent by fax to (215) 351-9165 or by email to meetings@aacr.org. There will be a $75 administrative fee for processing cancellations received by September 28. After September 28, no refunds can be made.