Special Program for High School Students
"The Conquest of Cancer and the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers"
AACR Twelfth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research
National Harbor, MD
October 27-30, 2013
This free day of learning includes distinguished scientists discussing topics such as understanding cancer, cancer control and prevention, cancer career opportunities and why cancer research needs high school students. In addition, students listen to an inspiring presentation from a young cancer survivor. During a complimentary networking lunch, students meet one-on-one with leading scientists, present posters of their school or lab research projects and learn about summer internship opportunities.
Special Program for High School Students
"The Conquest of Cancer and the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers"
AACR Annual Meeting 2014
San Diego, CA
Monday, April 7, 2014
This free day of learning includes distinguished scientists discussing topics such as understanding cancer, cancer control and prevention, cancer career opportunities and why cancer research needs high school students. In addition, students listen to an inspiring presentation from a young cancer survivor. Visit state-of-the-art exhibit booths to learn about the latest equipment for laboratory and clinical research, and get an introduction to scientific posters describing the most current research on the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. During a complimentary networking lunch, students meet one-on-one with leading scientists, present posters of their school or lab research projects and learn about summer internship opportunities.
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