April 2005

The latest news and issues in cancer detection, prevention & treatment

American Association for Cancer Research 96th Annual Meeting April 16 – 20, 2005

What: American Association for Cancer Research's (AACR) 96th Annual Meeting features the latest and most significant information about laboratory, translational, and clinical cancer research. More than 6,200 abstracts were submitted for presentation at the meeting, complementing an outstanding program of scientific and educational events already scheduled.

When: April 16 – 20, 2005

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Press Conference Schedule:

Monday, April 18th
  • COX2/NSAIDS for Chemoprevention (10:15 – 11:00 a.m. PDT)
  • Drugs and Supplements that Lower Risk (11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT)

    Tuesday, April 19th
  • Predicting Risk, Treatment and Outcome Based on Genetic Variables (9:00 – 9:45 a.m. PDT)
  • Targets for Diagnostics and Therapies (10:00 – 10:45 a.m. PDT)
  • Overcoming Gleevec Resistance (11:00 – 11:45 a.m. PDT) Wednesday, April 20th
  • Latest on Diet and Risk (9:00 – 9:45 a.m. PDT)

    AACR Press Room:
    Location: Room 209, Anaheim Convention Center
    Hours: Saturday, April 16 – Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Wednesday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
    Telephone: 714-765-2030
    Fax: 714-765-2031
    E-mail: [email protected], or [email protected]

    Contact/Press Registration:
    AACR; Yarissa Ortiz (215) 440-9300 [email protected]

    Spectrum Science Communications; Kellie Hanzak (202) 955-6222 [email protected]