Past Event

2010 Canadian Melanoma Conference

February 4 to 7, 2010 - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta

The 2010 Canadian Melanoma Conference: Research Frontiers, was held February 4 to 7, 2010 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta. Attendees included medical oncologists, surgeons, dermatologists, radiotherapists, pathologists, molecular biologists, immunologists and others with an interest in the field.

Themes

• Basic Biology and Pathology
• Surgery
• Dermatology
• Systemic Therapy/Immunology

Objectives

• Identify new targets and targeted agents in the treatment of melanoma;
• Communicate state-of-the-art topics such as biology, pathogenesis, immunology, and novel therapeutics;
• Identify key industry partners who would prioritize the development of products and programs in melanoma management in Canada;
• Continue to build the network of basic and clinical investigators in order to promote translational and clinical resarch across Canada;
• Discuss short- and long-term research strategies.

Speakers

Sanjiv Agarwala
Chief, Medical Oncology, St. Luke's Health System

Ken Alanen
Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatology and Pathology, University of Alberta

Boris Bastian
Associate Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, University of California, San Francisco

Joel Claveau
Associate Professor with the Department of Medicine at Laval University

Scott Ernst
Professor of Medicine and Divisional Health of Medical Oncology at the University of Western Ontario

Keith Flaherty
Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Centre

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