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melanoma Research frontiers
3rd canadianconference
Thursday October 11 to Sunday October 14, 2007
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff · Alberta · Canada
Join us at the world renowned
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, located in the
Rocky Mountains www.fairmont.com/
banffsprings
Advance Program
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Communicate state-of-the-art topics such as: •biology •pathogenesis •immunology •noveltherapeutic
IdentifykeyindustrypartnerswhowouldprioritizethedevelopmentofproductsandprogramsinmelanomamanagementinCanada
ContinuetobuildthenetworkofbasicandclinicalinvestigatorsinordertopromotetranslationalandclinicalresearchacrossCanada
Discussshort-andlong-termresearchstrategies
MedicalOncologists
Surgeons(General,Oncological,andPlastics)
Radiotherapists
Pathologists
MolecularBiologists
Immunologists
BasicScientists
Tel: 780.436.0983 Ext. 227Fax: 780.437.5984
Toll Free (within North America):866.436.0983 Ext. 227
Email: [email protected] www.buksa.com
Learning Objectives
Identifynewtargetsandtargetedagentsinthetreatmentofmelanoma
Who Should Attend?
Dermatologists
Accreditation Thisprogramwillbesubmittedforaccreditation.Pleasevisitwww.buksa.comfordetails.
For More Information
Canadian Melanoma Conference SecretariatBUKSA Conference Management and Program Development
Intro
duc
tion
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FridayOct. 12, 2007
7:30 am - 8:30 am . . . . Breakfast / Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ThursdayOct. 11, 2007
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm . . .Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SaturdayOct. 13, 2007
7:30 am - 8:00 am. . . . Breakfast / Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicate state-of-the-art topics such as: •biology •pathogenesis •immunology •noveltherapeutic
IdentifykeyindustrypartnerswhowouldprioritizethedevelopmentofproductsandprogramsinmelanomamanagementinCanada
ContinuetobuildthenetworkofbasicandclinicalinvestigatorsinordertopromotetranslationalandclinicalresearchacrossCanada
Discussshort-andlong-termresearchstrategies
MedicalOncologists
Surgeons(General,Oncological,andPlastics)
Radiotherapists
Pathologists
MolecularBiologists
Immunologists
BasicScientists
Tel: 780.436.0983 Ext. 227Fax: 780.437.5984
Toll Free (within North America):866.436.0983 Ext. 227
Email: [email protected] www.buksa.com
Learning Objectives
Identifynewtargetsandtargetedagentsinthetreatmentofmelanoma
Who Should Attend?
Dermatologists
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm . . .Opening Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8:30 am - 12:30 pm . .Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. Michael SmylieChair, Canadian Melanoma Organizing Committee
Dr. Thomas G. SalopekDr. Cheryl RosenAn analysis of photocarcinogenesis and disease prevention by vitamin D
Dr. Joël ClaveauMelanoma 2007: early diagnostic with dermoscopy and management of patients with early lesions
Dr. John ArletteTreatment of facial melanoma
Dr. Stanley LeongSentinel node biopsy update
Dr. Sanjiv AgarwalaCurrent status of targeted therapy for metastatic melanoma
Dr Marie-France DemierreChemo prevention of melanoma: An update
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm . .Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm . . .Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm . . .Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8:00 am - 12:45 pm Sessions
Dr. Doug DemetrickDr. Hensin TsaoMelanoma in the molecular era
Dr. Alan UnderhillMelanocyte transcription factors in melanoma
Dr. Brad NelsonToward predictive and personalized immunotherapy of cancer
Dermatology /Surgery
Session Chair:
Basic Biology & Immunology
Opening Remarks:
Session Chair:
Age
nda
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NOTE: This program is
subject to change.
Visit www.buksa.com/
melanoma for updates.
Early Bird Deadline is Monday,
September 17
To register please go to
www.buksa.com/ melanoma
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SundayOct. 14, 2007
7:30 am - 8:00 am. . . . Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agenda Continued... Dr. Victor TronsiRNA-guided approach to melanoma treatment
Dr. David HoggNovel insights into the cell cycle function of p16INK4A
Dr. David SpanerIntrinsic barriers to effective melanoma immunotherapy
Dr. Doug DemetrickCellular proliferation and survival pathways: Dysregulation in melanoma
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm . .Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8:00 am - 11:30 am . .Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. Scott ErnstDr. Axel HauschildAdjuvant interferon treatment: state of the art?
Dr. John BellViral treatment of melanoma
Dr. Jean Francois PouliotOptimizing the efficacy of therapy in metastatic melanoma
Dr. Dajana CesicClinical development of ipilimumab in melanoma
Dr. Christine MormontTopic to be determined
Dr. Scott Ernst
11:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . .Lunch on the go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Medical Oncologist, Cross Cancer Institute; Associate Professor, University of Alberta
Dr. Joël ClaveauMelanoma and Pigmented Lesions Clinic, CHUQ, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
Dr. Scott ErnstAssociate Professor, University of Western Ontario; Head, Division of Medical Oncology, London Regional Cancer Centre
OrganizingCommittee
Dr. Michael Smylie (Chair)
Evolving Therapies: Treatment of Advanced Diseases
Session Chair:
Closing Remarks:
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SundayOct. 14, 2007
7:30 am - 8:00 am. . . . Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. Greg McKinnonProfessor of Surgery and Oncology, University of Calgary and Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Dr. Teresa PetrellaMedical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre
Dr. Ian QuirtUniversity Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital
Dr. Thomas G. SalopekDirector of Dermatology, Associate Professor, University of Alberta
Chief, Medical Oncology, St. Luke’s Health System
Dr. John ArletteCo-Lead, Skin Cancer Clinic, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Dr. John BellSenior Scientist, Ottawa Health Research Institute
Dr. Dajana CesicBristol-Myers Squibb, Director, GMA Oncology, Global Medical Lead, Ipilimumab
Dr. Joël ClaveauMelanoma and Pigmented Lesions Clinic, CHUQ, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
Dr. Doug DemetrickAssociate Professor, Departments of Pathology, Oncology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Calgary
Dr. Marie-France DemierreAssociate Professor of Dermatology and Medicine, Boston University
Dr. Axel HauschildProfessor of Dermatology, University of Kiel
Dr. David HoggProfessor of Medicine, Departments of Medicine and Biophysics, University of Toronto
Dr. Stanley LeongProfessor of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
Dr. Christine MormontAssociate Director, Oncology, Pfizer Canada Inc.
Dr. Brad NelsonDirector and Senior Scientist, Deeley Research Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency
Faculty Dr. Sanjiv Agarwala
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Facu
lty
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RegistrationPolicies
Registration Fees
Dr. Jean Francois PouliotDirector, Scientfic Research, Oncology, Schering Canada Inc.
Dr. Cheryl RosenHead, Division of Dermatology, Toronto Western Hospital and UHN Hospitals, University of Toronto
Dr. David SpanerMedical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre
Dr. Victor TronProfessor, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen’s University
Dr. Hensin TsaoClinical Director, Melanoma Genetics Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Alan UnderhillMary Johnston Melanoma Research Chair, University of Alberta
1. Yourregistrationmustbecompletedusingtheonlineregistrationform.
2. VISAorMasterCardaretheacceptedmethodsofpayment.Yourstatementwillread“BuksaAssoc.(780)436-0983Edm.”TheCanadianMelanomaConferencedoesnotacceptcheques.
3. AdvanceregistrationswillbeaccepteduntilOctober3,2007.AfterOctober3,2007,registrationswillonlybeacceptedonsite.
4. NoticeofcancellationmustbemadeinwritingtotheConferenceSecretariat.A$100cancellationfeewillapplyforconferenceregistrationscancelleduptoOctober3,2007.Afterthisdate,norefundswillbeissued.
5. SubstitutionsmaybemadeuntilOctober3,2007oronsite,andmustbemadeinwriting.Individualssubstitutingmustprovideacompletedregistrationform.
6. Aconfirmationnoticeandreceiptwillbeemailedtoyouwithin10workingdaysofcompletionoftheonlineform.
EarlyBirdRegistration (on or before September 17) $300
RegularRegistration (after September 17) $350
StudentRegistration $100
DayFee–Thursday,Oct.11 $125
DayFee–Friday,Oct.12 $125
DayFee–Saturday,Oct.13 $125
Faculty Continued...Re
gist
ratio
n
Early Bird Deadline is Monday,
September 17
To register please go to
www.buksa.com/ melanoma
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Accommodation Policies
1. AroomblockandspecialrateshavebeensecuredatFairmontBanffSpringsHotelforconferencedelegates.
2. AllguestroomreservationsattheFairmontBanffSpringsHotelmustbemadethroughtheConferenceSecretariat.
3. Guestroomreservationsaremadeonafirst-come,first-servedbasis,subjecttoavailability.
4. ReservationsmustbereceivedbySeptember10,2007andarebasedonavailability.Afterthistime,reservationswillbesubjecttogeneralavailabilityattheprevailingcorporaterate.
5. Reservationsmaybecancelledupto48hoursinadvanceofthecheck-indatewithoutpenalty.Cancellationswithin48hoursofthecheck-indatearesubjecttoapenaltyofonenight’sstaywhichwillbechargedtoyourcreditcard.
6. ConferenceratesareofferedthreedaysbeforeandthreedaysafterthemeetingdatesofOctober11,2007toOctober14,2007,subjecttoavailability.
7. Overnightself-parkingissubjecttoadailychargeof$22pervehicle.Valetparkingissubjecttoadailychargeof$29pervehicle.
8. Allroomratesaresubjecttoa4%provincialtourismlevy,the6%GoodsandServicesTax(GST)and2%DestinationManagementFee.
9. Tripleandquadrupleaccommodationisavailableatanadditionalcostof$25CADperperson,perday.TheFairmontBanffSpringsallowsamaximumoffour(4)adultsperguestroom.Childrenundertheageof18years,sharingaroomwiththeirparent/guardian(s)stayatnocharge.
10.Check-intimeis4:00pm.Check-outtimeis12:00pm.Youmaycheckinearlierdependingonoccupancylevelsandavailabilityof“ready”rooms.
ConferenceroomratesfortheFairmontBanffSpringsHotelstartat$279/night.
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