Event Descriptions
Breakout Sessions
Researchers will speak about topics that are pivotal to impacting breast cancer. Talks will be geared to a general audience and will be prefaced by a moderator who will give extensive background about the subject. There will be ample time for audience participation.
(Saturday, September 18, 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM)
- Gene, Environment, and Ethnicity
- Normal Breast and Biomarkers
- Education and Support
- Emerging Breast Cancer Treatments
Closing Ceremonies
Breakout session moderators will summarize the highlights of their sessions.
(Saturday, September 18, 5:30 PM — 6:00 PM)
Communities and Science
Symposium attendees can learn about ways to get involved in breast cancer research.
(Saturday, September 18, 3:15 PM — 4:00 PM)
Exhibitor's Showcase
Non-profit organizations will present practical information about breast cancer
(Saturday, September 18, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM).
Information Meeting for Cycle VI Applicants
The CBCRP staff will describe the grants available beginning July 1, 2000 and how to apply for them.
(Friday, September 17, 5 PM — 6 PM)
Plenary Discussion: Avenues for Breast Cancer Prevention
Panelists will explore the possible strategies that we can start today to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
(Saturday, September 18, 10:15 AM — 12:15 PM)
- Environmental Influences on Breast Cancer - Suggestions for Environmental Policy
- Our Changing Lifestyle - Social Policy and Individual Choices
- Practicality of Chemoprevention - Promise and Pitfalls
- Approaches for Implementation: Communication, Education and Creating Change
Poster Discussion Sessions
These sessions will feature in depth, moderated discussions of the most recent findings of CBCRP-funded researchers.
(Friday, September 17, 2 PM — 5 PM)
- Effects of Nutrition & Lifestyle
- Detection & Treatment: Technologies & Access
- Breast Cancer Susceptibility & Prevention
- Biomarkers & Biology of Tumor Progression
- Gene & Immunotherapy: Targets & Application
- Education and Support
Poster Viewing
CBCRP investigators will display their research results in the form of posters. Posters will be available for viewing unattended (Friday, September 17, 1 PM — 2 PM) and attended by researchers (Saturday, September 18, 2 PM — 4 PM). Advocate guides will be available at the Saturday session to lead groups through the posters and to facilitate discussions between the scientists and audience.
