Meetings
Recent and upcoming oncology meetings
2012
Feb 16 – 18, 2012 ~ 4th International Symposium on Pediatric Solid Tübingen: From Bench to Bedside in Neuroblastoma in Tübingen, Germany.
Researchers from Europe and US will present on advances in neuroblastoma basic science, pathology, imaging, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. Note: an informal review of meeting will take place in London on Feb 19.
http://www.neuroblastoma2012.com/Scientific_Program.php
Granted travel funds from Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Alliance (previously NB Alliance UK)
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June 1 – 5, 2012 ~ ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting in Chicago IL.
30,000 oncologists and researchers meet to share unpublished findings at the largest oncology meeting in the world.
Granted an ASCO Patient Advocate Scholarship
June 18 – 21, 2012 ~ ANR (Advances in Neuroblastoma Research) Biennial Meeting in Toronto, Canada.
400 clinicians and researchers who specialize in neuroblastoma meet to share findings every two years.
Requesting funds
2011
April 2 – 6, 2011 ~ AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) 102nd Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.
Over 16,000 researchers from around the world attend the Annual Meeting to network and learn about the latest breakthroughs in cancer research.
http://www.aacr.org/home/scientists/meetings–workshops/aacr-102nd-annual-meeting-2011.aspx
Granted a press pass from AACR and sponsored by travel grants from Solving Kids’ Cancer and Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Alliance (previously NB Alliance UK)
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June 3 – 7, 2011 ~ ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting in Chicago IL.
30,000 oncologists and researchers meet to share unpublished findings at the largest oncology meeting in the world.
Granted an ASCO Patient Advocate Scholarship
June 23 – 24, 2011 ~ NMTRC Neuroblastoma Symposium at Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids, MI.
Researchers and parents hear 1.5 days of presentations of research by neuroblastoma experts, and opportunity is provided for foundation and parent input. The conference is free to parents.
http://www.vai.org/News/Events/2011/06_23_NMTRC.aspx
July 23, 2011 ~ Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Alliance (NCCA) Parent Meeting in Central London, UK.
An open meeting for parents to meet and discuss NB topics. Donna Ludwinski will present on history of frontline NB treatment, relapse therapies, and current research in US and Europe. Other speakers TBD. See meeting poster for details: NB Parent Meeting London 23 July 2011
http://www.childrenscancer.org.uk/
Travel supported by NCCA and J-A-C-K Foundation
July 29 – 30, 2011 ~ CNCF (Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation) Annual Parent Conference in Chicago, IL.
100+ parents hear 1.5 days of presentations of research by neuroblastoma experts. The conference is free to qualified families (including meals and lodging; some travel scholarships available). A program for children is included, as well as sessions for bereaved parents.
http://www.cncfhope.org/CNCF_Parent_Education_Conference
September 8 – 10, 2011 ~ APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses) Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.
Pediatric oncology nurses’ annual meeting. Educational sessions and COG (Children’s Oncology Group) Track. Donna Ludwinski will present in COG session on parent perspective in decision making in “Advocacy Amid Complex Care and Difficult Decisions: Phase I/II Clinical Trials”
http://www.aphon.org/conference/sessions/C008.cfm
View presentation: http://www.nbglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Preconf-5-Donna-Ludwinski.pdf
October 26 – 30, 2011 ~ SIOP (International Society of Paediatric Oncology) Annual Congress in Auckland NZ.
Several hundred pediatric oncologists and related professionals meet to present unpublished research. Tracks include radiation oncology, surgery, developing countries, and parent/survivor. SIOP’s declared mission is to improve the global exchange of information and good practice in pediatric oncology.
**cancelled due to urgent surgery**
2010.
June 4 – 8, 2010 ~ ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting in Chicago IL.
30,000 oncologists and researchers meet to share unpublished findings at the largest oncology meeting in the world.
Attended on ASCO Patient Advocate Scholarship
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June 21 – 24, 2010 ~ ANR (Advances in Neuroblastoma Research) Biennial Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.
400 clinicians and researchers who specialize in neuroblastoma meet to share findings every two years.
Attended via gift from family
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July 8 – 10, 2010 ~ CNCF (Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation) Annual Parent Conference in Chicago, IL.
100+ parents hear two days of presentations of research by neuroblastoma experts. The conference is free to qualified families (including meals and lodging; some travel scholarships available). A program for children is included, as well as sessions for bereaved parents.
Paid own transportation and attended via CNCF provision for qualified families
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October 21-24, 2010 ~ SIOP (International Society of Paediatric Oncology) Annual Meeting in Boston, MA.
This is the first time this meeting has been held in the US in 17 years. SIOP’s declared mission is to improve the global exchange of information and good practice in pediatric oncology.
http://www.siopboston2010.com/
Sponsored by travel grants from Lighthouse Laboratories, Max’s Ring of Fire, Magic Water, Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, and Solving Kids’ Cancer
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