CANCELED: Neuro-Oncology Symposium
The Fifth Minnesota Neuro-Oncology Symposium: Innovation of the Mind
The mission of the Neuro-Oncology Symposium is to educate researchers, clinicians, students, trainees, patients, caregivers, and community members on current and developing therapies for brain and nervous system tumors.
- HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS:
- Suzie Baker, PhD, St Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Renee Chambers, DVM, MD, University of Alabama, Birmingham
- Michael Graner, PhD, University of Colorado
- Marcel Kool, PhD, Hopp Children's Cancer Center
- Valerie Weaver, PhD, Center for Bioengineering and Tissue Regeneration
- Forest White, PhD, MIT
- outside_speakers_email_blast_pics.pdf
Event Details
This two day event will feature presentations about Fundamental Brain Tumor Science, Translational Research, and Clinical Trials from leading brain cancer experts. This symposium will be of interest to researchers and students as well as physicians and other health care providers.
We will also be hosting a concurrent program tailored specifically for patients/caregivers on the second day of the conference, in partnership with the American Brain Tumor Association. Attendees are welcome to attend presentations in both programs.
IEM Innovation Week
This symposium is taking place alongside several other innovative events geared towards bringing together engineering and medicine, sponsored by the UMN Institute for Engineering in Medicine. Fine out more about these events at https://www.iem.umn.edu/conferences-and-meetings
REGISTER HERE!
- Regular Registration
- Early Registration (available until February 29): $200
- Late Registration (March 1 - April 7): $250
- Student/Resident/Fellow: $75
- Patient/Caregiver*: $0.00 - Complimentary registration has been provided thanks to support from the American Brain Tumor Association. Please register on the ABTA website (link to be added in early 2020. Click here to be notified via email once the patient/caregiver registration is open.)
Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch on both days.