Conference - United States
Tumor metastasis is the principle cause of mortality among cancer patients. Much of the progress in the metastasis field has been made in understanding the process of tumor dissemination – the steps between growth of the primary tumor and establishment of the secondary tumors. Increasingly, however, it is recognized that we need to have a better understanding of established metastases as it is only by antagonizing the growth of these tumors that we will be able to help patients with aggressive metastatic disease. The field has benefited from improvements of real-time imaging of processes such as extravasation, intravasation, circulating tumor cells and dormant metastases. Advances in the metastasis field have also had a singular impact on the biomarker field, especially aiding the discovery of markers for the prediction of patient outcome.
This conference will address all aspects of tumor metastasis through presentations from scientific experts performing innovative research in basic, translational and clinical science. In addition to scientific talks from distinguished scientists and short proffered talks from early-career scientists, this conference will also feature a special forum with a panel discussion session on “Cancer Stem Cells and Metastasis.” Overall, the conference program will cover the latest findings on tumor microenvironment, imaging, cancer stem cells, metastatic signatures, dormancy, and potential agents for therapy and prevention with a goal for detection and control of established metastases.
(Courtesy of American Association for Cancer Research, via santafereview.com)
Sun, Jan 20, 2013 - Wed, Jan 23, 2013
Omni San Diego Hotel
San Diego, United States
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