NCI at AACR 2017 Update

National Cancer Institute sent this bulletin at 03/30/2017 10:39 AM EDT
NCI at AACR 2017
From the National Cancer Institute
 
We look forward to updating you about NCI's presence and planned activities at the AACR 2017 Annual Meeting. Keep on the look out for daily email updates starting April 1st.
 
 
New from NCI
Join NCI Acting Director, Dr. Douglas Lowy, at AACR on April 3rd
Dr. Lowy  

Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot: Progress and Promise
1:00 - 2:45 PM Level 2, Hall D-E

An Update from the NCI's Acting Director
3:15 - 4:00 PM Level 1, Room 140
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Visit NCI Exhibit Booth #1407
NCI Booth  

Attend Meet the Expert sessions

Here's your chance to learn more about NCI initiatives and programs. Check out the schedule here and plan to attend these popular sessions! 
Booth kiosks  

Visit our interactive kiosks

Stop by booth kiosks to connect with NCI scientific and program staff. This year, our featured kiosks are:

  • Precision Medicine
  • Cancer Biology
  • Genomics & Strategic Initiatives
  • Cancer Prevention
  • Training Opportunities
  • Cancer Disparities
  • Small Business Innovative Research Development
  • Cancer Causes & Control
  • Technology Development & Partnerships
  • Funding & Grants 
  • Cancer Moonshot
Attend Sessions Featuring NCI Staff
NCI-Sponsored Sessions

These sessions are all led by NCI staff and will present information about NCI programs. NCI-Sponsored Sessions at AACR are not scientific sessions where research studies and data are presented. Instead, these sessions are informative in nature and provide details on NCI’s priorities, programs, funding opportunities, resources, and guidance. NCI staff also participate in annual sessions led by multiple NIH institutes. Find a complete schedule here.
Other Sessions with NCI Staff Participants

These sessions are traditional data-driven oral presentations as well as major and minisymposiums, awards and lectures, meet and greets, plenary sessions, poster sessions, and special sessions. The most current session and presentation information is available through the AACR Online Proceedings/Itinerary Planner. Users can browse and search all presentations on the Annual Meeting program (including those featuring National Cancer Institute participants) and select results to create a personal schedule for the meeting. You will also be receiving a daily email during AACR that includes NCI planned activities for the day. 
 
Also of Interest
cancer close up  

Cancer Close Up

Ever wonder what cancer looks like close up? Featured in the NCI exhibit booth will be large-scale microscopy images by scientists working at cancer centers. The theme this year is cancer related nanotechnology. These visually compelling images will be on display and are also available to view and download on NCI Visuals Online.
NCI Resource Room  

NCI Resource Room

Researchers interested in meeting with their Program Directors should contact them ahead of AACR to arrange a time to meet at the NCI Resource Room. This space will be used for one-on-one consultations with NCI staff as well as small group meetings facilitated by the NCI.