Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
Nov. 16-19, 2008
The Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference
This popular cancer prevention conference promotes public, academic, government and industry awareness of the vital importance of cancer prevention science in reducing cancer incidence and mortality. The meeting catalyzes coordinated, focused transdisciplinary research that promises to accelerate a reduction in the cancer burden.
The Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Conference
Survivor and patient advocates who participate in the Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference will:
- Attend special lectures about cancer research that are tailored to a lay audience;
- Discuss relevant and timely cancer prevention topics during small group meetings, roundtable discussions and meetings with scientific mentors;
- Communicate to scientists the key issues, questions and concerns of the survivor and patient advocacy communities;
- Network with scientists and fellow advocates from local, national and international cancer organizations;
- Use the lay-language lectures, group meetings, and other special sessions as background for exploring the scientific sessions of the Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference on their own or with scientific mentors.
Expenses
The AACR will cover all travel, lodging and meals for accepted participants during the program. Participants are responsible for any incidental expenses, including tips, phone, laundry and rental cars.
Application
We are currently accepting applications for this program. Click on the link below to download the form. If you are a past SSP participant, please contact us for an abbreviated application.
Return the application and your supporting materials (see the application for details) by Sept. 19, 2008, to:
James Marengo
Survivor and Patient Advocacy Program
American Association for Cancer Research
Phone: 267-646-0552
Fax: 215-440-9319
E-mail: SSProgram@aacr.org
SSP Participant Selection and Preparation
Program participants are accepted by competitive application. We encourage all U.S. and international advocates to apply if they:
- Have a constituency with which to share the knowledge they gain through the program;
- Are in a position to communicate the knowledge gained from the program to colleagues and/or constituents and have access to avenues for disseminating this information;
- Are able to participate in all components of the four-day program.
- Actively support cancer prevention research through policy advocacy, research advocacy and/or community outreach;
To prepare in advance for the program, accepted participants should review the conference's scientific program and familiarize themselves with the Glossary of Cancer Research Terms.
Accepted participants will also receive a participant's kit and other materials before the program.
Sponsorship
If you would like to be a sponsor of the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program, please contact Karen Russell Mills, Administrative Coordinator, Survivor and Patient Advocacy, at 1-267-646-0550 or SSProgram@aacr.org.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Russell Mills, Administrative Coordinator, Survivor and Patient Advocacy, at 1-267-646-0550 or SSProgram@aacr.org.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
August 20, 2008