April 12-16, 2008
San Diego, Calif.
The AACR Annual Meeting 2008 focused on the many ways that basic, clinical and translational research conducted by AACR members is helping to eradicate cancer. The AACR's annual meeting is well known for the quality of its outstanding program. The most compelling science and latest advances in all areas of cancer research will be featured.
About the 2008 Program
Survivor and patient advocates who participated in the Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Annual Meeting were able to:
- Attend special lectures about cancer research that are tailored to a lay audience;
- Discuss relevant and timely cancer topics during small group meetings, roundtable discussions and one-on-one meetings with scientific mentors;
- Communicate to scientists the key issues, questions and concerns of the survivor and patient advocacy communities;
- Promote their organizations' missions by participating in their own poster sessions at the AACR Annual Meeting 2008;
- 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 AACR Annual Meeting 2008 on their own or with scientific mentors.
Expenses
The AACR covers 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.
Participants
Program participants are accepted by competitive application. Survivor and patient advocates are encouraged to apply to participate in the Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Annual Meeting if they:
- Actively support cancer research through policy advocacy, research advocacy and/or community outreach;
- 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.
- Check back for details on the 11th the Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Annual Meeting
Sponsorship
If you would like to be a sponsor of the AACR's Scientist↔Survivor Program, please contact James Marengo, Survivor and Patient Advocacy, at 1-267-646-0552 or e-mail SSProgram@aacr.org.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact James Marengo, Survivor and Patient Advocacy, at 1-267-646-0552 or e-mail SSProgram@aacr.org.
May 13, 2008