CHI Announces its Sample Prep and Biorepositories for Cancer Research Short Course

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan. 9, 2013 - NEEDHAM, MASS. – Cambridge Healthtech Institute releases full details for its Sample Prep and Biorepositories for Cancer Research Short Course, which will take place on February 12, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Moscone North Convention Center in San Francisco, CA.  This short course will educate the participants on the basics of biorepositories for cancer research, and it will cover the use of different types of cancer specimens, including liquid and tissue samples. Standard operating procedures for collecting, banking and distributing clinical samples will be reviewed. Experts in biobanking will describe ways of accessing different types of biorepositories that support quality cancer research.

Course Instructors:

• Irina A. Lubensky, M.D., Chief, Resources Development Branch, Cancer Diagnosis Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis NCI, NIH
• Christopher A. Moskaluk, M.D., Ph.D., Walter Reed Professor and Chair of Pathology, University of Virginia Health System
• Nilsa C. Ramirez, M.D., Director, Surgical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Nationwide Children’s Hospital; Medical Director, Biopathology Center, Co-Investigator and Lead Pathologist, TCGA BCR, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
• Elisabeth Paietta, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Director, ECOG Leukemia Translational Research Laboratory and Leukemia Tissue Bank, Montefiore Medical Center-North Division

Topics Covered Include:

• Sample prep for solid and hematologic tumors including quality control/assurance
• Different types of biospecimen resources for cancer research: collection, storage, distribution
• How to get access to the specimens for research

Advance registration discounts are available until January 11, 2013. To view a detailed short course agenda and to register, please visit http://www.triconference.com/mmtc_content.aspx?id=121083.

To inquire about sponsoring and/or exhibiting, contact Jon Stroup (781-972-5483 or jstroup@healthtech.com) or Joseph Vacca (781-972-5431 or jvacca@healthtech.com).

Writers and editors are encouraged to attend. To request a press pass, contact Lisa Scimemi at lscimemi@healthtech.com.


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About Molecular Med Tri-Conference 2013 (www.triconference.com)

The 20th International Molecular Med Tri-Conference is the leading drug discovery research event covering a broad spectrum of cutting-edge topics within molecular medicine with scientific, business and regulatory viewpoints. Join over 3,000 of your colleagues in interactive lectures, discussions, and various networking receptions to hear differing views and perspectives on poignant issues facing you and our industry today. Spanning five days, the Tri-Conference includes 5 Concurrent Symposia, the Emerging Molecular Diagnostics Partnering Forum, 15 Afternoon & Dinner Short Courses and 15 Conference Programs.

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