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Welcome to the British Association for Cancer Research

The BACR is the largest British-based cancer society with a membership of almost 1,200.
It was formed in 1960 to promote the advance of research in relation to all aspects of cancer, both laboratory and clinical, and to encourage the exchange of information.
It achieves this aim by educational and training opportunities forall those involved in the cancer field, particularly the next generation of cancer research professionals.

BACR 50th Anniversary Celebration meeting 'Hallmarks of Cancer: from Mechanisms to Therapies'

Edinburgh 2010

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BACR /EACR Symposia 2009


Chromatin and Cancer July 6-8 2009
Transcription and Cancer July 8-10 2009
Venue: Cambridge
 

 
Chromatin and Cancer
The stability of the genome is critical in preventing tumourigenesis. Eukaryotes package their genetic material into chromatin, and this packaging has been shown to be a key player in maintaining genomic stability. In this conference we explore how chromatin influences DNA metabolic events, such as replication, repair and transcription, with a view to understanding how chromatin and its modulation contribute to genetic stability and the prevention of cancer.
Symposia Co-chairs: Dr Jessica Downs and Professor Penny Jeggo
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Transcription and Cancer
This meeting is intended to address some of the latest advances with respect to transcription factors and cofactors that are connected to cancer. Examples of transcription factors that will be covered include NF-kB, FOXO and HIF, the tumour suppressors p53, APC and WT1, as well as oncogene products such as c-Myc and b-catenin. Their effects on chromatin structure will be featured, as well as other aspects of epigenetics. One area to be covered in detail will be the post-translational control of cancer-related transcription factors, with SUMOylation featuring strongly, as well as phosphorylation, acetylation and ubiquitylation. Wnt and JNK signalling pathways will be included, and transcription regulation of non-coding RNAs that are implicated in cancer.
Symposia Chair: Professor Robert J. White FRSE FMedSci
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Fellowships and bursaries

The awarding of Fellowships and Bursaries is one of the major activities of the Association as part of its remit to provide educational and training opportunities for all those involved in the cancer field.
In particular the Travel/Exchange Fellowship scheme provides an excellent opportunity for researchers in the UK to spend time learning new techniques and gaining experience in another laboratory. More information

BACR/RSM Oncology Section meeting MicroRNAs and Translational Regulation in Cancer

Transcriptional control mechanisms and how they can be subverted in cancer are well studied. In contrast, until recently, very little was known about translational regulation and its importance in cancer.

This international meeting will update delegates on what is now a rapidly expanding field encompassing micro RNAs and mRNA translational control mechanisms with a particular focus on how this is altered in cancer.