The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota invites you to an afternoon of learning about research in women's cancer.

Sunday, September 28, 2008
1-4 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis

Cancer needs to be a concern to all women because some cancers occur for no other reason except that an individual is a woman. The Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota is a national leader in the research and treatment of women's cancer. We invite you to bring your daughter, mother, grandmother, or friend, and spend the afternoon with us and in the company of other women, learning about our Women's Cancer Research Program and how we're helping women fight cancer.

Registration

There is no cost for this program but registration is requested.

Registration is closed.

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Location

The McNamara Alumni Center is located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota (see map and directions). Parking is available in the University Avenue Parking Ramp, near the Alumni Center. Please bring your parking ticket to the program and it will be validated.

Program

 

1-1:45 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction

Douglas Yee, M.D.
Director, Masonic Cancer Center
Co-leader, Women's Cancer Research Program

1:45-2:30 p.m.
Studies Currently Underway for Patients

Levi Downs, M.D.
Interim Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Co-leader, Women's Cancer Research Program

2:30-2:45 p.m.
Break for Refreshments and Exhibits

2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Presentations and Panel Discussion

Biomarkers: Predicting Cancer and Cancer Risk

Amy Skubitz, Ph.D.
Professor, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Director, Tissue Procurement Shared Resource

Mushrooms, Green Tea, and Other Prevention Research

Carolyn Torkelson, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine/Community Health
Medical Director, Women's Health Center

Survivorship: Living Beyond Cancer

Beth Virnig, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Health Policy/Management
Co-leader, Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship Program

3:30-4 p.m.: Ask the Experts Q & A and Wrap-Up