American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting (March 31-April 4)

Start date: 
1 April, 2012 - 15:45
End date: 
1 April, 2012 - 17:15
Location: 
Chicago, Illinois, US
Organizer: 
American Association for Cancer Research

The ERC will attend the AACR 103rd Annual Meeting 2012 held in Chicago from March 31st to April 5th.The AACR is the oldest and largest scientific organization in the world focused on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its reputation for scientific breadth and excellence attracts premier researchers in the field from around the world. The programs and services of the AACR foster the exchange of knowledge and new ideas among scientists dedicated to cancer research, provide training opportunities for the next generation of cancer researchers, and increase public understanding of cancer.

A 90 minute session on the ERC will take place on Sunday April 1st at 3:45pm (local time) where its funding schemes will be presented by ERC Research programme officers Drs Eleni Zika and Sally Donaldson. The session will also include testimonials from four ERC grantees.

Session Title: Funding Opportunities in Europe for Creative Minds from Anywhere in the World

Session Speakers (ERC Grantees): Prof. Klaus Pantel (AdG 2010), Prof. Michele de Palma (StG 2009), Prof. Mohamed Bentires-Alj (StG 2009), Prof. Cédric Blanpain (StG 2007)

ERC speakers: Drs Eleni Zika and Sally Donaldson

Session venue: McCormick Place West (Level 4), Room W471

We hope to see you in Chicago!