Join the Discussion—The Future of Breast Cancer Research
July 28, 2005—Oakland, CA—Researchers funded by the California Breast Cancer Research Program look for better ways to diagnose, treat, cure, and prevent breast cancer. On September 9, 10, and 11, they’ll be discussing their latest findings in Sacramento at the symposium, From Research to Action: Seeking Solutions. The event is open to all, and registration is free.
The symposium will cover a range of topics open to both non-scientists and scientists and will be attended by researchers, activists, scientists, clinicians, policy makers, and anyone interested in discussing the changing direction of breast cancer research and the needs of people touched by the disease.
The symposium offers a variety of activities:
- Workshops will cover a wide range of topics for both non-scientists and researchers, including breast cancer basics, clinical trial fundamentals, biomonitoring, and 21st century methods for detecting and curing breast cancer.
- A plenary session will examine the unequal burden of breast cancer and propose ideas for addressing the problem.
- Breakout sessions will discuss new findings in breast cancer research within the broader
context of the disease. Talks will be geared to a general
audience
and will be prefaced with background about the subject.
- Topics include breast cancer biology, new treatment and detection strategies, causes and prevention of breast cancer, and communities conducting research.
- CBCRP Listens, a town hall-style meeting where the public can offer feedback to the CBCRP’s director and advisory council members about the direction of the program.
- A lunchtime keynote address by Kenneth Olden, Ph.D., Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health and the National Toxicology Program, who will discuss future directions of breast cancer research.
- A reception featuring Marcia Wallace, author, actress, and breast cancer survivor, whose book, Don't Look Back, We're Not Going that Way, reveals her own struggle with breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
- The art exhibit deepens our understanding of the human impact of breast cancer with work by and about people affected by breast cancer.
- An exhibitor showcase of nonprofit organizations will provide practical information about what you can do for yourself and your community to fight breast cancer.
From Research to Action: Seeking Solutions will take place at the Sacramento Convention Center and the SacramentoHyatt Regency on September 9-11, 2005. More information about the symposium is available at www.cbcrp.org/symposium/ or by calling the California Breast Cancer Research Program at 888 313-2277.
About the CBCRP
The mission of the California Breast Cancer Research Program is to eliminate
breast cancer by leading innovation in research, communication, and collaboration
in the California scientific and lay communities.
Created by the State Legislature in 1993, the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) is the largest state-funded breast cancer research program in the nation and is administered by the University of California, Office of the President. To date, the CBCRP has awarded 672 grants to 73 scientific institutions and community entities, totaling more than $164 million for research in California to prevent, treat, and cure breast cancer. Grants from the CBCRP fill gaps not traditionally funded by other research programs to jump-start new areas of investigation that push the boundaries of research and foster new collaborations. The CBCRP is funded through the voluntary tax check-off program on personal income tax form 540, a portion of the state tobacco tax, and individual contributions. For more information, call 888 313-2277, or visit www.cbcrp.org.
