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Chasing Cancer Stem-like Cells
- Venue:
- The Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
- Starts:
- 12th September 2012 at 12:29pm
- Ends:
- 14th September 2012 at 11:59am
- Abstract Deadline:
- 1st June 2012
During this event we will examine what constitutes a stem cell, and the current scientific evidence for and against the existence of cancer stem-like cells. We will explore how the cancer stem cell theory challenges the clonal evolution model of cancer, and what role cancer stem-like cells might play in cancer initiation, relapse and progression. How preclinical models and studies can help us to understand more about these putative cells in different cancer types will be considered. Whether the identification and characterisation of cancer stem-like cells provides novel opportunities to selectively target this population of cells for the development of more effective therapeutic strategies will be discussed. Through the meeting we want to facilitate discussion and debate on the identity and potential relevance of putative cancer stem-cell like cells in the cancer field. Do cancer stem-like cells really exist ? What is the evidence for and against ? How can we study and exploit these evasive cells for therapeutic benefit ? Please come along to the meeting to present your work and have your say. A full programme can be found below.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Professor Peter Andrews (Sheffield, UK)
- Dr Veronique Azuara (London, UK)
- Dr Dominique Bonnet (London, UK)
- Professor Alan Clarke (Cardiff, UK)
- Professor Jerry Shay (Dallas, USA)
- Dr John Stingl (Cambridge, UK)
- Dr Gudmundur Helgason, (Glasgow, UK)
- Dr Gillian Farnie (Manchester, UK)
- Dr Matt Smalley (Cardiff, UK)
- Professor Norman Maitland (York, UK)
- Dr Calvin Harley (California, USA)
- Dr Christian Unger (Sheffield, UK)
We will be offering poster prizes to students and opportunities to postdocs and students to present their research through selected oral presentations.
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The residential registration fee will cover two nights accommodation with dinner, lunch, refreshments and conference documentation.
The non residential rate will cover lunch, refreshments and conference documentation. If you would like to attend the dinner on the 13th please complete the booking form attached and send to the BACR Secretariat with a cheque for £35.
Requests for refunds must be made in writing two weeks prior to the event.
No refunds will be made after this date; however substitution of delegates may be made at any time.
Event Pricing
| Delegate Type | Standard |
|---|---|
| Residential BACR Trainee/Student | £250.00 |
| Residential Non Member Trainee/Student | £275.00 |
| Residential BACR Member | £300.00 |
| Residential Non Member Academia | £350.00 |
| Residential Non Member Industry | £400.00 |
| Non Residential BACR Trainee/Student | £170.00 |
| Non Residential Non Member Trainee/Student | £195.00 |
| Non Residential BACR Member | £220.00 |
| Non Residential Non Member Academia | £270.00 |
| Non Residential Non Member Industry | £320.00 |
- Programme
- Abstract Submission Information
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Registration form for payment by cheque
- Dinner Booking form
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