American Association for Cancer Research hosts 102nd annual meeting in 2011

What:
The AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011 will feature the latest findings in laboratory, translational, prevention, epidemiological and clinical cancer research. This year's Annual Meeting focuses on innovative research, novel technologies, lifesaving therapies in the pipeline, clinical trials and new approaches to cancer prevention.

To help you plan your coverage of the Annual Meeting, the program schedule and related scientific abstracts will be available online at www.aacr.org/page23084.aspx in early March. An electronic press kit containing the press releases and highlighted abstracts will be available to subscribing reporters one week prior to the meeting via EurekAlert and Newswise, and by request through the AACR Communications Department.

More than 6,000 abstracts will be presented at the meeting, complementing an outstanding program of scientific and educational events. The AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011 attracts world leaders in cancer research and treatment, including clinical oncologists, basic scientists, translational researchers and epidemiologists, who are working to improve prevention, diagnosis and patient care with the ultimate goal of eradicating cancer.

When:
April 2-6, 2011

Where:

Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, Fla.

Press Registration and Hotel Accommodations:

The advanced registration deadline is Friday, March 11. The deadline for housing requests is Wednesday, Feb. 26. A limited number of rooms have been set aside for reporters; however, we cannot guarantee hotel availability after this date. Please visit the following link to download a registration and housing form: www.aacr.org/page23073.aspx

Provided by American Association for Cancer Research