Co-funding Institute(s):
National Cancer Institute (NCI)Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR)
Rare Cancers with High Mortality: Challenges for Cancer Prevention and Treatment
December 10, 2009 - December 11, 2009
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, MD, United States
DescriptionThis two-day workshop for scientists and clinicians from academia, medical centers, technology, industry, and government and patient advocates will promote discussion of the various issues and special challenges associated with cancer detection, diagnostics, prognostics, and treatment of rare cancers with high mortality rates. This is an excellent venue to identify strategies to improve screening and detection that may lead to prevention and better treatments for these rare cancers. This workshop will also facilitate scientific collaborations and interactions, examine new technologies, and build new research programs in this emerging field.
Contact for additional information: Dr. Rashmi Gopal-Srivistava (301) 402-4336
Additional Information: Conference Web Site