The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015 convened investigators from all over the world to highlight recent progress in cancer research. The meeting’s program committee chose a theme that acknowledges the vital link between investigation and treatment: “Bringing Cancer Discoveries to Patients”. Precision medicine is poised to be a key strategy inContinueContinue reading “AACR Annual Meeting 2015”
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Experimental Biology 2015
Experimental Biology is an annual meeting that brings together researchers from dozens of life-science disciplines, from laboratory to translational to clinical investigation. Six professional societies take part in the ‘superconference’: American Association of Anatomists, American Physiological Society (APS), American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, American Society for Investigative Pathology, American Society for Nutrition (ASN)ContinueContinue reading “Experimental Biology 2015”
Neuroscience 2014
Neuroscience 2014, which took place in Washington, DC, last November, was a busy international gathering of 31,000 people all focused on the science of the mind, brain and nervous system. It was the 44th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). More than 15,000 presentations covered research advances, new techniques and promising treatments forContinueContinue reading “Neuroscience 2014”
65th AALAS National Meeting
The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) held its 65th annual national meeting in San Antonio, TX, in October 2014. The educational program centered on the theme of vaccine research, a timely topic as the meeting coincided with the identification of cases of Ebola virus infection in the US. Lab Anim. (NY) 44, 51ContinueContinue reading “65th AALAS National Meeting”
AACR Annual Meeting 2014
The 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) brought together researchers, patient advocates and other cancer professionals from around the world to address the theme of “Harnessing Breakthroughs—Targeting Cures.” The gathering in San Diego set a new attendance record, with a 2% increase in registered attendees over last year’s conference inContinueContinue reading “AACR Annual Meeting 2014”
64th AALAS National Meeting
The 64th annual meeting of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) brought thousands of animal research professionals to ‘Charm City’ for education, collaboration and networking opportunities. This year’s program included four special topic lectures by appropriately charismatic speakers. Though the topics of some lectures fell outside the scope of laboratory animal science, strictlyContinueContinue reading “64th AALAS National Meeting”
Experimental Biology 2013
Experimental Biology is a ‘superconference’ of sorts, sponsored by six societies representing different aspects of biological science: American Association of Anatomists (AAA), American Physiological Society (APS), American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP), American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). EachContinueContinue reading “Experimental Biology 2013”
AACR Annual Meeting 2013
The 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) centered on the theme “Personalizing Cancer Care Through Discovery Science.” The conference brought together basic, translational and clinical approaches to studying cancer, driven by next-generation techniques. In vitro experiments, animal models and randomized trials all emphasized the goal of improving individualized care andContinueContinue reading “AACR Annual Meeting 2013”
63rd AALAS National Meeting
The Program Committee for the 63rd annual meeting of the American Association for Laboratory Science (AALAS), chaired by Sonja Chou, chose trauma recovery research as a spotlight topic. This theme was reflected in the keynote address by Major General James K. Gilman during the Opening General Session on Sunday, November 4. Major General Gilman discussedContinueContinue reading “63rd AALAS National Meeting”
Neuroscience 2012
Neuroscience 2012 was the 42nd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, an organization of more than 42,000 basic scientists and clinicians who study the brain and nervous system. The meeting is an ideal opportunity for the neuroscience community to present new research and to network with colleagues and also represents a key source ofContinueContinue reading “Neuroscience 2012”
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