Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Science of Cancer Health Disparities Conference
Nov. 2-5, 2018
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
The 11th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held Nov. 2-5, 2018, will address all levels of basic, population, clinical, and transdisciplinary research related to cancer.
The goals of this conference are to:
- To bring together physicians, scientists, health professionals, and health care leaders working in a variety of disciplines to discuss the latest findings in their fields;
- To foster collaborative interdisciplinary interactions and partnerships; and
- To stimulate the development of new research in cancer health disparities.
Patient advocates who participate in the Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Science of Cancer Health Disparities Conference will:
- Discuss relevant and timely cancer topics with scientific mentors during small group meetings and roundtable discussions;
- Attend scientific talks at the Cancer Health Disparities Conference on their own or with their scientific mentors and other advocates;
- Create and present at the poster session;
- Communicate to scientists the key issues, questions, and concerns of the survivor and patient advocacy communities; and
- Network with scientists and fellow advocates from local, national, and international cancer organizations.
Expenses
The AACR covers the cost of approved travel and lodging for accepted participants of the Scientist↔Survivor Program during the conference. Some meals are provided as part of the program.
Participants are responsible for any incidental expenses, including tips, meals, phone charges, poster fees, laundry fees, and baggage fees. Participants are also responsible for any rental car charges if they choose to rent a car. Car rentals or gas will not be reimbursed.
Participants
Scientist↔Survivor Program participants are accepted by competitive application. Patient advocates are encouraged to apply to the Scientist↔Survivor Program at the Science of Cancer Health Disparities Conference 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 in Atlanta.
Applications
All applications must be submitted online. A letter of recomendation and poster description is required for a complete application. The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, August8.
If you have never participated in the Scientist↔Survivor Program Applications, please complete the New Applicant Application.
If you have participated in a Scientist↔Survivor Program, please complete the Past Participant Application.
Advocates may only participate in the Scientist↔Survivor Program at Cancer Health Disparities Conference twice. Current cancer clinicians and researchers (including post-docs) cannot apply to participate for the program.
Sponsorships
The AACR is thankful to its supporters of the Scientist↔Survivor Program.
If you or your organization would like to become a sponsor of the AACR's Scientist↔Survivor Program, please contact Peter VanPelt, AACR Foundation, at 1-215-446-7256 or peter.vanpelt@aacr.org.
Contact Information
Karen L. Russell
Survivor and Patient Advocacy Program
Phone: 1-215-446-7104
Email: SSProgram@aacr.org.
