Please mark your calendars for October 6 to attend our Fall Meeting at the Radisson RTP.
- Invited speakers will be addressing the topic of "Inflammation in Cancer".
- Our Sponsors will present exhibits, and
- There will be a student award competition for best platform presentation and for best poster.
- Preregistration Form -- just fill in the form, print it out, and mail it to us with your payment.
- Call for Abstracts
- Instructions for Abstract Submissions
Meeting Schedule
GEMS FALL MEETING 2008
Inflammation in Cancer
October 6, 2008
The Radisson Hotel, Research Triangle Park
Preliminary Schedule
7:30 | 8:30 | Registration, coffee, tea, light refreshments available |
8:30 | 8:45 | Welcome and Introduction |
8:45 | 9:30 | Invited Talk 1 - Leona Samson, MIT, "DNA damage induced by chronic inflammation contributes to carcinogenesis". |
9:30 | 10:15 | Invited Talk 2 – Elaine Lin, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, "The role of inflammation in tumor progression" |
10:15 | 12:00 | Sponsor Exhibits, coffee, tea, snacks |
10:30 | 12:00 | Posters |
12:00 | 1:00 | Lunch, Annual Business Meeting, Sponsor Recognition |
1:00 | 3:00 | Submitted Presentations |
3:00 | 3:45 | Invited Talk 3 – Patricia Moorman, Duke University, "Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) as Chemopreventives for Cancer: Are They Ready for Prime Time?" |
3:45 | 4:00 | Announcement of Award Winners |
4:00 | 5:00 | Reception & Networking |