BASIC to TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2016: focus on CANCER

Transcription

1 BASIC to TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2016: focus on CANCER ABOUT THE CONFERENCE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM SOCIAL-CULTURAL PROGRAM SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEE INVITED SPEAKERS - PARTNERS AND SPONSORS REGISTRATION FORM BASIC TRANSLATIONAL NOVARA, October 2016 SCIENTIFIC and CULTURAL PROGRAM TORINO, 8 October 2016 SOCIAL EVENT and FAREWELL PARTY Amedeo Avogadro

2 BASIC to TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2016: focus on CANCER ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Objective of this meeting is to share the foremost updated knowledge on the pathogenetic mechanisms and on the diagnostic and therapeutic options in Cancer. We will gather academicians and young inspired scientists from all around the world involved in researches at the cutting edge in the study of the biology and clinics of Cancer. We gladly welcome attendees interested in learning on the recent discoveries in the cancer field. Conference Highlights Pathogenetic mechanisms (cancer stem cells, epigenetics, oncogenes, oncosuppressors, DNA repair, inflammation) Nutrition, obesity and Cancer Novel strategies for diagnosis and therapy Natural products to prevent and to fight cancer Session tracks on Skin cancer, brain cancer, mesothelioma, hemato-oncology, breast cancer, ovary cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, cholangiocarcinoma. Learning Objectives Review the most up-to-date knowledge on the molecular biology and metabolism of cancer cells Examine the role of genetics and of epigenetics in carcinogenesis Explore the novel strategies to prevent and to fight cancer Study the new techniques for cancer detection and therapy Focus on the genotoxic and non-genotoxic mechanisms of cancer development and progression Travelling information: Novara is connected to Milan and to Torino by Intercity (fast train) and Regional trains (ask for timetable) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MPX) by a shuttle bus (ask for time-table) A Limousine for transfer can be arranged on request.

3 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM NOVARA (Italy) October 6 th -7 th, 2016 Program at a glance (Visit for updated information) THURSDAY October (CITY TOUR OF NOVARA) FIRST DAY Arrival (transfer from Milano Malpensa Airport or from Novara Train Station) Accommodation at Hotel Cavour/Residence Matteotti (front Train Station) Welcome lunch buffet (on invitation) AULA MAGNA Perrone ( REGISTRATION of Attendees) OPENING CEREMONY (Aula Magna Perrone) Welcome address Rector of Università del Piemonte Orientale (C. Emanuel), President of the School of Medicine (G. Bellomo), Head of the Department of Health Sciences (U. Dianzani), Politicians and V.I.P. Authorities Honorary Lecture by Dr Pier Paolo Di Fiore (IEO, IFOM, Milan) (Introduced by Ciro Isidoro) Coffee Break First Session (20 min x 5 Lectures) Free time (CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT on invitation) GALA DINNER (on invitation) (coupon available for attendees)

4 SECOND DAY FRIDAY OCTOBER Distinguished Lecture by John DiGiovanni (Austin, Texas, US) (Introduced by Ciro Isidoro) Second Session (20 min x 4 Lectures) Coffee Break Third Session (20 min x 4 Lectures) LUNCH break (on invitation) (coupon available for attendees) Fourth Session (20 min x 3 Lectures) Fifth Session (10 min x 6 Short Communications) The Youngest presenters (10 min plenary comments) Coffee break MEET THE EDITORS (J DiGiovanni, B Tsang, D Dhanasekaran, M Diederich, C Isidoro)=(Molec Carcin, J Ovar Res, Genes&Cancer, J Mol Sign, J Canc Prev, Cell Death Dis, Autophagy, J Trad Compl Med) Concluding Remarks AWARDS - CLOSING CEREMONY (Acknowledgements) CITY TOUR OF NOVARA SOCIAL DINNER (on invitation) (coupon available for attendees) NOTES: Posters will be on display in coffee break area Abstracts Book will be in electronic format (pdf downloadable from website; printed copy will be available for speakers; on request, attendees can purchase a printed copy at printing cost) A Conference Report will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 THIRD DAY Intercity train TRANSFER to TORINO (arrival 10.50) SOCIAL EVENT (mini-soccer game Professors against Students; Karaoke music competition) and Farewell Party in Torino (on invitation) Hosted by Ciro Isidoro

5 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Pier Paolo Di Fiore (Honorary President) Ciro Isidoro (President) Chiara Benedetto, Danny Dhanasekaran, Marc Diederich, John DiGiovanni, Richard Eckert, Philippe Humbert, Yong-Sang Song, Young-Joon Surh, Ben Tsang, Puangrat Yongvanit ORGANIZERS Ciro Isidoro, Danny Dhanasekaran, John DiGiovanni, Richard Eckert LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Ciro Isidoro (President) Oscar Alabiso (Vice President), Alessandra Galetto (Secretary) Renzo Boldorini, Gianluca Gaidano, Carmen Mortellaro, Gabriele Panzarasa, Guido Valente INVITED SPEAKERS AND CHAIRPERSONS Pier Paolo Di Fiore, Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, IFOM, Milan (Italy) John DiGiovanni, University of Texas, Austin (US) Chiara Benedetto, Università di Torino, Torino (Italy) Giovanna Chiorino, Fondazione Edo e Elvo Tempia, Biella (Italy) Danny Dhanasekaran, Stephenson Cancer Research Center, Oklahoma City (US) Marc Diederich, Seoul National University (South Korea) Eugenia Dogliotti, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma (Italy) Richard Eckert, University of Maryland, Baltimore (US) Gianluca Gaidano, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara (Italy) Andrea Graziani, San Raffaele University (Milan, Italy) Carlo Follo, University of San Francisco (US) Philippe Humbert, Université de la Franche-Comté, Besancon (France) Carmen Mortellaro, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara (Italy) Gabriele Panzarasa, Ospedale Maggiore della Carità di Novara (Italy) Paola Savoia, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara (Italy) Yong-Sang Song, Seoul National University (South Korea) Ben Tsang, University of Ottawa, Ottawa (Canada) Puangrat Yongvanit, University of Khon Kaen (Thailand) Tarlochan S Bhatt (chairperson), London, UK PhD Student PRESENTERS Selected from the Abstract of registered attendees.

6 Registration is FREE (no Fee!), and OBLIGATORY IMPORTANT NOTE: only registered attendees showing the badge will be admitted in the Poster session and coffee-break area. Registered attendee benefits: Access to Scientific sessions; Abstract e-book; coffee-break Additional benefits for Poster Presenter: Lunch break buffet on Oct 7 th is waived; Award. Deadlines Abstract presenters: July 10 th, 2016 No Abstract: September 5 th, 2016 REGISTRATION FORM at ABSTRACT, CV and POSTER Instructions at NOTE: only Abstracts and CV submitted in due time (July 10 th, 2016) and that conform to the template will be published in the Abstract book and used for the Conference Report article. AWARDS For YOUNG presenters (< 30ys) Best Poster presentation: Gold/Silver Awards (include gadgets and diploma) Best Oral communication: Gold/Silver Awards (include gadgets, diploma and coupon for Social dinner on Oct 7 th ) CONFERENCE & SOCIAL CULTURAL PROGRAM Soon available at Follow the update at

7 ACADEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS UPO Università del Piemonte Orientale (Vercelli, Italia); University of Maryland (Baltimore, US), Associazione per la Ricerca Medica Ippocrate-Rhazi (Novara, Italy); (others in process) COMMERCIAL SPONSORS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS (in search of) Exhibition stand available in coffee-break area. Sponsorship advertised on website and Abstract book. If you wish to contribute with a financial support to the conference, please contact directly the President of the Conference Prof. Ciro Isidoro at ciro.isidoro@med.uniupo.it