Symposia on Cancer Research
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has held symposia on cancer research for more than 60 years.In the early years, this meeting covered all of cancer research, providing an annual overview of new scientific findings and new developments in patient care. In recent years, more focused topics were selected, reflecting the enormous growth in the spectrum of cancer research at M. D. Anderson and in the field in general. Over the past decade, these topics were closely tied to our institutional research themes.
The goals of the symposia remain unchanged: to bring the leaders in a given field from all over the world to M. D. Anderson to allow interaction, promote collaboration and provide education for the benefit of our trainees and faculty.
Current Meetings
All meetings are held at M. D. Anderson with the main venue being Robert C. Hickey Auditorium (R11.1400), Main Building, Floor 11, near Elevator B.
2010 Symposia
Personalized Cancer Therapy and Prevention
October 8-9, 2010
Chairpersons: Stanley Hamilton, M.D., Waun Ki Hong, M.D., Lajos Pusztai, M.D., Ph.D.