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National Brain Tumor Society 2012 Summit

Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Friday, October 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM (EDT)

Boston, MA

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The National Brain Tumor Society 2012 Summit brings together the community through three days of inspiring events. Patients and families, advocates, researchers, clinicians, and government and industry professionals will connect, share the latest in brain tumor research, celebrate accomplishments, and take action to make our voices heard.

Our 2012 Summit includes:

NBTS Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 6-9:30 PM, The Omni Parker House, Boston, MA
Community Reception at 6 PM, followed by 7 PM Dinner Program

  • Learn about inspiring progress from Tim Cloughesy, MD, leading brain tumor researcher and clinician and Director of the UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program, and meet our 2012 research grant recipients.
  • Celebrate Community Leadership Award recipients who are making a difference through their commitment to the cause.
  • Discover how advocacy and taking action are making an impact.
  • Help us in honoring Margaret Foti, PhD, MD, of American Association for Cancer Research.


Research Symposium:
Innovation in the Midst of Challenges: New Paradigms in Cancer Research and Funding
Friday, October 12, 7:30 AM-3 PM, The Omni Parker House, Boston, MA
Continental breakfast and lunch included.

  • Hear from leaders in academia, industry, and non-profits on the unique tacks they are taking to overcome obstacles in today’s cancer landscape. Topics include new paradigms in team science, drug discovery in medical-academic institutions, and alternative financing models in biotech.
  • Presenters include: Anna Barker, PhD, Arizona State University, Transformative Healthcare Networks; Giulio Draetta, MD, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Dennis Berman, Tocagen, Inc.; Tyler Jacks, PhD, MIT’s Koch Institute; and Wendy Selig, Melanoma Research Alliance.

      
And don’t miss the Summit’s grand finale, the Boston Brain Tumor Walk on October 13! Join thousands affected by brain tumors and help raise awareness and critical funds at this inspirational 5K Walk. Join or donate at www.braintumorwalk.org/boston.

For more event information, visit the 2012 Summit website at www.braintumor.org/2012summit.

If you would like to make a donation to support the work of the National Brain Tumor Society, please visit our Donate page.

Supported in part by EMD Serono.

Interested in sponsorship information? Please contact Barbara Vejvoda at bvejvoda@braintumor.org.

Interested in lodging at the Omni Parker House? Visit the hotel reservation site here.

When & Where


Omni Parker House
65 School Street
Boston, MA

Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Friday, October 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM (EDT)


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Monday, July 30, 2012 - 2:12 PM

For more event information, visit the 2012 Summit website at www.braintumor.org/2012summit.

Interested in lodging at the Omni Parker House? Visit the hotel reservation site here.

National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all levels.

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