Updated as of May 1, 2008 EVENTS CALENDAR FOR 2007/2008 HOLD THAT DATE! 2008 EDUCATIONAL FORUM
Registration begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008 and early-bird sessions start at 10 a.m. The conference ends at noon on Sunday, May, 18.
Overview The conference will feature researchers who will report on IWMF-funded studies as well as speakers on complementary practices to enhance overall wellness.
The 2008 IWMF Educational Forum highlights the excellent progress made in medical research sponsored by the foundation. Drs. Ansell, Ghobrial and Pilarski will discuss how various proteins and genes affect the progression of the disease and show methods of counteracting their actions. Dr. Treon will report on the results from the largest single research project sponsored by IWMF.
Experts in the field will provide information of value to newly diagnosed patients and treatment veterans. For those of you who are interested in a layman's view of our immune system and how it can be circumvented by disease, a special "early-bird" session will be held on Friday morning.
The new patient data base will be introduced and its value demonstrated. The treatment option of stem cell transplantation will be explored, while the use of gene profiling in searching for a cure will be explained. The conference will conclude with the invited doctors answering your questions at the "Ask the Doctor" session.
Invited medical speakers include:
Rafat Abonour, MD - Indiana University School of Medicine
Stephen Ansell, MD - Mayo Clinic
Richard Furman, MD - Weill Medical College, Cornell University
Jeff Gero, PhD - Stress Management Consulting
Morie Gertz, MD - Mayo Clinic
Irene Ghobrial, MD - Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Robert Kyle, MD - Mayo Clinic
David G. Maloney, MD - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Neil Massoth, PhD - IWMF
Linda Pilarski, PhD - University of Alberta
Connie Paul, PhD, ABPP - IWMF
John Shaughnessy, PhD - Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas
Guy Sherwood, MD - IWMF
Steven Treon, MD - Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Robert Vescio, MD - Cedars Sinai
Agenda
Friday, May 16 Morning (10 a.m.-noon) Early-Bird Session Introduction to Immunology
Afternoon (1:30 - 5 p.m.) Parallel Sessions
For Newcomers Welcome and Introduction to the Ed Forum Characterization of Waldenstrom’s Understanding Your Diagnostic Tests
For Treatment Veterans Novel Treatments for Waldenstrom’s The Role of Specific Genes in WM The Potential of Vaccines for Blood Cancer
For All Attendees IWMF Patient Database Report
President’s Reception & Forum Dinner (6 p.m.)
Saturday, May 17
Morning
(6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.) Yoga
(8 a.m. - noon) Conventional Treatment Options and How Chemo Works Gene Profiling: Promise for the Future Stem Cell Transplantation (Auto and Allo)
( 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Blood sampling by Dana Farber
Breakout Sessions • Social Security and Disability Benefits • Rituxan Results • Emotional and Psychological Aspects of WM • Newly Diagnosed • Treatment Veterans
Afternoon (1:30 - 5:30 p.m.) Complications and Managing Side Effects of Chemo Update on Effects of BLyS and Cytokines on WM Research at Bing Cancer Center Reduced Stress and Improved Health
Evening Evening Program(6:00 - 7:00 p.m.) Poster viewing with cash bar Dinner on Your Own. Attendees will receive a list of nearby area restaurants.
Sunday, May 18 Morning Blood sampling by Dana Farber International Attendees Breakfast (7:15 - 8:00 a.m.) “Ask the Doctors and Speakers” Panel (8:15 - 10 a.m.)
IWMF Annual Business Meeting (10:15 - 11:15 a.m.) All attendees invited to participate
Make Your Hotel Reservation at The Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel
The Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel is one-quarter mile from the LAX terminal and offers complimentary shuttle 24 hours every half hour. Guest amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool, onsite restaurants, gift shop and foreign currency exchange. The Hilton is conveniently located and nearby to many sightseeing attractions and famous landmarks. Local transportation and sightseeing tours are available through the concierge desk. Popular southern California vacation destinations such as Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and San Diego are less than two hours away by car. To make reservations by phone, call 310-410-4000 or 800-445-8667 and mention group code IWM. To make reservations online, go to www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/LAXAHHH-IWM-20080515/index.jhtml
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