May 19 - 20, 2011
Van Andel Research Institute
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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In 1859, Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species that has since been recognized not only as a seminal scientific work, but also a landmark of modern thought that has far-reaching consequences. For cancer researchers, the principle of Natural Selection in which variation that confers a survival advantage will be inherited by offspring has itself been adapted to explain the dynamic cellular changes that occur during tumor progression.
The mission of the Foundation for Advanced Cancer Studies Inc. (FACS) is to accelerate and facilitate the flow of cancer research information from the laboratory to scientists, clinicians, and the public and to promote support for scientists working in basic cancer research laboratories.
Origins of Cancer is a symposium sponsored by the Foundation for Advanced Cancer Studies and presented by the Van Andel Institute which brings together medical and research experts from around the country to discuss the origins of cancer. Specific forums include Cytogenetics of Cancer, Oncogenic Pathways, Environmental Factors, Infectious Agents, Cancer Stem Cells and Comparative Oncology.
The deadline to register has passed. If you have questions about the conference, please contact Beth Resau at 616-234-5373 or via email.
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Opening Remarks by George Vande Woude, Ph.D. Co-Organizers: Michael Weinreich, Ph.D. and Cindy Miranti, Ph.D. |
May 19 |
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Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Keynote Address: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Opening Keynote Reception 7:00 p.m.: Introduction of Keynote Speaker
George Vande Woude, Ph.D., Van Andel Research Institute 7:10 - 8:10 p.m.: Keynote Lecture
James D. Watson, Ph.D., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Title: Curing Cancer In 1962, Dr. James D. Watson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the structure of the DNA double helix, together with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins. He was a faculty member at Harvard University from 1956-1976. From 1968-1993, he was the Director of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and fueled an expansion of the laboratory's efforts in molecular biology, cancer research and science education. In addition, from 1988 to 1992 he was the first director of the NIH's Human Genome Project. |
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May 20 |
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7:00 a.m.: Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks - Cindy Miranti, Ph.D. 8:15 a.m.: Natalie G. Ahn, Ph.D., University of Colorado-Boulder
Title: A New Route to Cell Polarity by Wnt5a 9:00 a.m.: Robert N. Eisenman, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Title: Transciptional and Non-transcriptional Functions of the Myc Oncoprotein 9:45 a.m.: Coffee Break 10:15 a.m.: Sara Courtneidge, Ph.D., The Burnham Institute
Title: Control of Cancer Cell Invasion
11:00 a.m.: Richard Jove, Ph.D., Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope
Title: Targeting JAK-STAT Signaling for Cancer Therapy
11:45 a.m.: Boxed Lunches
12:45 p.m.: Deborah Morrison, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute
Title: Ras Pathway Protein Scaffolds and Their Role in Cancer Signaling 1:30 p.m.: Charles Sherr, M.D., Ph.D., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Title: Genetics and Treatment of Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 2:15 p.m.: Coffee Break 2:45 p.m.: Edward Harlow Jr., Ph.D., Harvard University
Title: Whither Biochemistry? A response to D Baltimore 3:30 p.m.: Tony Hunter, Ph.D., The Salk Institute
Title: Signal Transduction Pathways in Cancer and Genomic Integrity 4:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks – Michael Weinreich, Ph.D. |
Complimentary parking will be available at the Grand Rapids Community College Parking Ramp, located one block south of Van Andel Research Institute, on the corner of Bostwick and Lyon. Map and Directions
Attendees are responsible for securing their own hotel reservations.
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel 
800-253-3590
Block Room rates starting at $139.00/Regular rates starting $169
Holiday Inn Downtown Grand Rapids
888-465-4329
Block Room rates starting at $99/Regular Rates starting at $115
Other recommended hotels include:
Courtyard by Marriott
616-242-6000
Room rates starting at $149.00
JW Marriott
888-844-JWGR
Room rates starting at $199.00
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
616-363-9001
Room rates starting at $95.50; Government rate starting at $80.00
