Spring 2009 Meeting in Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado, US: April 17-18, 2009

We look forward to seeing ACC members and observers in Denver for the 10th ACC meeting.

RSVP:

If you plan to attend the meeting, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to the Coordinating Center Anyone who is interested in the ACC and its projects is welcome to attend.

Purpose of the Meeting:

To update members on ACC developments, including cohort progress and cross-cohort activities, and discuss advances in the field which further the ACC mission. Individuals interested in attending or presenting at the meeting should contact the Coordinating Center at cc@asiacohort.org for further details.

Hotel Information:

All meetings will be held at the Crowne Plaza Denver.

Crowne Plaza Denver
1450 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 573-1450

A map of downtown Denver, including the Crowne Plaza, can be found here. To make your hotel reservation, please contact the Crowne Plaza directly at 1-303-573-1450.

Meeting Times*:

Friday, April 17: General Membership Meeting

Meeting Location: Elevation Room

08:00 - 09:30	Executive Committee Breakfast
09:30 - 10:00	Check-in and Continental Breakfast
10:00 - 16:00	General Membership Meeting: 10:00 - 10:30: Introductions and Updates 10:30 - 11:30: Update from BMI WG Refreshments provided 11:30 - 13:30: Discussion of Biospecimens Pilot Projects 13:30 - 14:30: Lunch 14:30 - 15:30: Discussion of Rare Cancers Proposal, Nutrient Database Proposal and Other Potential Pilot Projects 15:30 - 16:00: Discussion of Other ACC Business Refreshments provided 16:00 - 18:00: Breakout sessions, as needed 16:00 - 17:00: Rare Cancers Small Group Discussion 18:00 - 20:00: Group dinner at Little India Restaurant

A map to Little India can be found here.
Little India Restaurant
1533 Champa St.
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 629-5777

Saturday, April 18: WG Meetings

Meeting Location: Museum Room

08:00 - 11:00	BMI WG 08:00 - 08:10: Project Overview 08:10 - 08:20: Cohort Overview 08:20 - 09:15: Analysis Presentation 09:15 - 09:45: Publication Planning 09:45 - 10:00: Portal Training for Publication Writing 10:00 - 10:15: Coffee Break 10:15 - 10:30: NCI Cohort Consortium 10:30 - 10:45: Rare Cancers Proposal 10:45 - 11:00: Questions & Next Steps 11:00: Lunch Served in the Park Room
11:00 - 14:00	Biospecimen WG 11:00: Working Lunch Served in the Park Room 11:15 - 11:45: Discussion of WG Objectives 11:45 - 14:00: Discussion of Pilot Project Proposals 14:00: Coffee Break
16:00 - 18:00	Cohorts Meeting (Korea, Singapore, Malaysia)

*These times are tentative and subject to adjustments.

Visa Information:

If you need a letter of invitation in support of your visa, please email the Coordinating Center.

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