AACR: International Conference On Frontiers In Cancer Prevention Research

November 5, 2006 – 11:17 pm | posted in Conferences

Press Conference Schedule

What:

During the fifth annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is sponsoring a series of press briefings. Following brief presentations by participating investigators, questions will be fielded from members of the press. These briefings are only open to members of the media.

When:

* Sunday, November 12

- Vaccines to prevent cancer/Update on HPV vaccine: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

- Biomarkers for early detection of lung, prostate and pancreatic cancer: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

* Monday, November 13

- Impact of factors such as gum disease and obesity on cancer risk: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

- Chemopreventative agents in the pipeline for breast, lung and colon cancer: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

* Tuesday, November 14

- How dietary choices such as soy and fish may alter cancer risk: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

- Latest evidence for lowering risk: exercise, aspirin intake, alcohol consumption and giving birth: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Where:

Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Mass.