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Membership

The Center for Energy Balance in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship is a research center for professionals who are working in or are interested in energy balance topics such as diet, physical activity, and obesity and how these affect the cancer continuum.  We use a trans-disciplinary approach that brings population scientists, basic scientists and clinical researchers together in a collaborative environment. 

Benefits of Membership

  • Participation in Center activities
  • May propose work groups to be supported by Center
  • Relevant energy balance-related research will be highlighted on the Center website
  • Included in online membership directory
  • Opportunity to present at retreats
  • Receives quarterly newsletter
  • Discount registration fees to Center-sponsored workshops

Requirements of Membership

  • Attend at least 2 Center events/year
  • Update directory information at least once/year
  • Acknowledge any financial or staff support received from the Center in publications

If you are interested in joining, please take a moment to complete the membership form:

     https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EB_Membership_Form

Upcoming Events

October 10, 2013
Cancer Prevention and Control Grand Rounds
Technology based approaches to obesity prevention and treatment 
Dr. Deborah Tate
8:00-9:00 a.m.
CPB 8 Rm 7 & Rm 8
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October 11, 2013
Energy Balance Journal Club
Animal Models and Physical Activity  
Dr. Rosie Schmandt & Dr. Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate
12:00-1:00 p.m.
FCT 3.4166 Rm 2 & Rm 7
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October 15, 2013
Integrative Medicine Program Lecture Series
Why Do We Need to Invest in Dietary Chemoprevention? 
Dr. Robert Chapkin
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Hickey Auditorium (R11.1400)
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February 12, 2014
Center for Energy Balance in Cancer Prevention & Survivorship Retreat 
CPB 8
7:30a.m.-3p.m. 
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