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Innovations in Cancer Prevention and Research Conference

Hosted by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

With support from the CPRIT Foundation

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

CLICK HERE to access the online registration form.

Join CPRIT this November to participate in a high-level program of insightful presentations and panel discussions about innovative discoveries and practices that are pioneering the fight against cancer. Plenary and breakout sessions will showcase the work and ideas of esteemed cancer specialists from Texas and across the country. CPRIT is honored to have Nobel Laureate Phillip Sharp, Ph.D. present one of the luncheon keynote addresses.

CPRIT's 2010 grantees will also have the opportunity to present their ground-breaking projects that will showcase how high the bar has been set by Texas. You can learn from their success via poster sessions and the interactive workshop with CPRIT leadership who will share "Tips to Successfully Apply for Funds." SIGN UP NOW to receive the early registration discount and save $30!

Registration Period	Early Online Registration $30 discount!	Online Registration	On-site Registration
Registration Period	June 15 - Sept. 10	Sept. 11 - Nov. 8	Nov. 16 and 17
General Admission	$265	$295	$325
Nonprofit/Advocacy Groups	$165	$195	$225
Students	$115	$145	$175

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS NOW!

Special rates of $115/per night by requesting the CPRIT room block at the following downtown hotels:

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Convention Center	800-321-2211
Embassy Suites Austin Downtown-Town Lake	800-362-2779
Hilton Austin (Group code "CTR")	800-236-1592
Hilton Garden Inn Austin	877-782-9444
Hyatt Regency Austin	800-233-1234
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel	800-327-0200
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown	800-843-6664
Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin-Town Lake	800-333-3333
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Convention Center	800-331-3131

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

If you would like to submit an abstract for a poster session or presentation at the CPRIT Innovations Conference, please click here to read more about the guidelines.

Deadline to apply via email to abstracts@cprit.state.tx.us is Friday, August 6.

TTUHSC Cancer Center Grand Rounds

Current

July 28th, 2010 - Majid Moridani, PharmD, PhD, DABCC, FACB. Topic: "Metabolism and biochemical toxicology of phenolic compounds as anti-melanoma agents: A prodrug design approach."

Future Rounds

August 18th, 2010 - Dr. Stephen Roberts, MD, LTC, MC, USA, Director of Pediatric Research, NCA Pediatrics Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Uniformed Services University Bethesda, Maryland

Past Rounds

May 26, 2010 - cancelled (TTUHSC Employee Picnic/ Service Awards)
June 2, 2010 - Dr. Nicole Huebener, Research Assistant Professor, TTUHSC Dept of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Topic: "Neuroblastoma"
June 9, 2010 - Dr. Joehassin Cordero, Assistant Professor, TTUHSC Dept of Surgery, Division Chief - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Topic: "Contemporary Management of Thyroid Cancer"
June 16, 2010 - Dr. Catherine Ronaghan, Clinical Professor - TTUHSC Dept of Surgery & Medical Director of the Arrington Comprehensive Breast Center at Covenant Health System, Topic: "Updates from American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) Semi-Annual Meeting" and "The State of the Art Breast Reconstruction Options Following Mastectomy".
June 23, 2010 through July 27th, 2010 - Cancelled