Meetings and Courses

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Shui-Ying Lei

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June, 2017

3rd EACR conference on cancer genomics June 25-28, 2017; Cambridge, United Kingdom

The 3rd EACR conference on cancer genomics is the premier European conference dedicated to cancer genomics. It will update you on the latest exciting developments: cancers as communities of clones and communities of cells, liquid biopsies, genomics and cancer immunology, mutational processes, and genomic and immune system landscapes of human cancers. Topics include: 1) Immunology in the age of single cell genomics; 2) Oncomicrobiota; 3) Towards deciphering the functional genetic and neo antigenic landscape in cancer; 4) T cell recognition of human cancer; 5) Exploiting acquired vulnerabilities of drug resistant tumours; 6) Precision medicine; 7) Clonal and cellular heterogeneity landscapes of cancer; 8) Role of rare mutations in the onset of cancer; 9) Tumour genomes shed light into mutational processes and cancer vulnerabilities; 10) Molecular analysis of circulating tumour cells; 11) Inferring expressed genes by whole-genome sequencing of plasma DNA; 12) Predicting relapse using circulating tumour DNA; 13) Patient-derived primary cancer cells, integrative omics and functional drug testing; and 14) Tracking cancer evolution. Cancer genomics 2017 will be relevant to participants from across a number of fields including cancer medicine, cancer biology, translational research, bioinformatics, epigenomics, cancer immunology and molecular pathology. Importantly, early career researchers will have the opportunity to present their work to the international community. For more information, please visit: https://www.eacr.org/conference/cancergen omics2017?utm_source=genomics17listing.

Oncologic imaging course 2017 June 29-July 1, 2017; Dubrovnik, Croatia

Organized by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Medizinische Universität Wien, and LMU Klinikum der Universität München, this course is to be held at Dubrovnik, Croatia on June 29-July 1, 2017. The objectives of this course are: 1) Provide up-to-date reviews on the use of imaging to detect, characterize and stage common tumors; 2) Illustrate the various newer systems for imaging response assessment in use today; 3) Emphasize the basic principles of interpreting and reporting oncologic imaging examinations; 4) Provide an extended, indepth review of best practices in breast imaging; 5) Present hot topics and emerging applications; 6) Utilize interactive teaching and problem-solving case presentations; and 7) Employ workshops to allow additional interaction with the faculty. For more information, please visit: http://oncoic.org/.

July

Infectious diseases summit July 13-14, 2017; Baltimore, United States

Infectious diseases summit will take place on July 13-14, 2017 in Baltimore, MD, USA. This event provides a forum for leaders to get the most comprehensive and wide-reaching perspective on issues, challenges, and advances in the field. Recent developments in the space has signaled the landscape of infectious diseases is shifting: Why is there a renewed interest in this field? What will it mean for biotech companies, government agencies, and other players? This summit highlights all stages of the field, from research and novel therapeutics, to commercialization aspects and market activity. The summit begins with the plenary session on responding to emerging infectious diseases on the global stage and disperses into the following three conferences: 1) 6th antiviral drugs research & development: respiratory viral infections: current landscape and emerging drugs; blood borne pathogens: new frontiers in research and drug development; challenges in clinical study design and considerations; panel: new approaches to antiviral development; 2) 15th vaccines research & development: vaccines for infectious diseases-old & new challenges; next-generation vaccine technologies; enhancing immunity at both ends of the age spectrum; panel: clinical trial design during epidemics; 3) 14th anti-infectives partnering & deal-making: non-traditional approaches and technologies in anti-infectives; regulatory considerations for drug development; economic drivers moving drug development forward; panel: funding & partnering with US government agencies; panel: pricing and P&T committee’s role in determining novel antibiotic usage; panel: pushing and pulling-what incentives help spark innovation in antibiotic drug discovery and development? For more information, please visit: http://www.gtcbio.com/conferences/infectious-diseases-summit/.

September

Gastroenterology & hepatology board review 2017 September 14-17, 2017; Chicago, United States

The Mayo Clinic gastroenterology and hepatology board review is designed for candidates preparing for certification and maintenance of certification (MOC) examinations in gastroenterology and hepatology. The gastroenterology and hepatology board review will include relevant topics such as pathology, endoscopy, radiology and nutrition. Target audiences include GI fellows, GI nurse assistants, gastroenterologists, persons preparing for GI board exams and recertification, gastroenterologists needing MOC, GI nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physician extenders. Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: 1) Identify esophageal, gastric, small bowel and colon diseases and other disorders of the GI tract and liver; 2) Articulate diagnostic therapeutic approaches to management of patients diagnosed with digestive disorders; 3) Discuss relevant areas of pathology, endoscopy, radiology and nutrition. For more information, please contact: Tel: 1-800-323-2688; Email: cme@mayo.edu; Website: https://ce.mayo.edu/gastroenterology/content/gastroenterology-hepatology-board-review-2017.

3rd annual update in gastroenterology and hepatology September 23, 2017; Phoenix, United States

This course will provide the latest, state-of-the-art information on the diagnosis and management of common disorders such as esophageal strictures, complications of bariatric surgery, functional GI disorders, colon cancer screening, IBD, fatty liver, hepatitis B and C, dermatologic manifestation of various GI conditions. In addition, advances in liver transplantation and endoscopic innovations will be presented. The intended audience includes gastroenterologists, hepatologists, primary care physicians, nurses and advanced healthcare practitioners. Course format will offer didactic lectures, panel discussions and interactive Q & A. For more information, please contact: Email: mca.cme@mayo.edu.

October

7th interAmerican oncology conference “current status and future of anti-cancer targeted therapies”

October 5-6, 2017; Buenos Aires, Argentina

The VII conference of IAOC “current status and future of anti-cancer targeted therapies” will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October 5-6, 2017. The conference agenda will focus on new translational advances in the treatment of cancer as well as provide updates of conventional therapies for a number of the most common tumor types. The meeting objectives are designed to introduce the audience to the latest information on targeted therapies, immunotherapies and emerging treatments in early development. This meeting is the primary opportunity for practicing oncologists, hematologists, urologists, basic clinical and translational investigators, scientists and cancer related health care workers to participate in a conference focusing on novel targeted therapies and other treatment advances which are changing the face of cancer care. The meeting does not charge a registration fee and the presentations are translated into Spanish in real time for the attendees. For more information, please contact: Email: secretariat@oncologyconferences.com.ar; Website: http://www.oncologyconferences.com.ar/.

6th international conference on clinical and medical case reports

October 16-18, 2017; San Francisco, United States

ICMCR 2017 cordially welcomes high quality late breaking abstract (case reports and clinical research) submissions in following specialties: internal medicine, surgery and all sub-specialties including cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases, respiratory disorders, infectious diseases, endocrine and metabolic disorders, hematology, musculoskeletal disorders, allergy-Immunology, oncology, rare/orphan diseases, renal diseases, rheumatology, genetic disorders, geriatrics, and other. For more information, please contact: Email: casereportsamerica@conferenceseries.net; website: http:// casereports.conferenceseries.com/.

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