AACR Announces Annual Meeting Press Conference Schedule

Newswise — WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2013 will be held here April 6-10. To help reporters plan coverage of the meeting, the AACR Communications and Public Relations Department will host a series of press conferences throughout the week.

Final content, including embargoed press releases and other materials, will be distributed to registered reporters and other members of the media on April 1.

Press conferences will be held at the following times and locations:

Saturday, April 6, 2013:

1 p.m. ET, “Late Breaking Clinical Trials,” Room 153, Washington, D.C. Convention Center3:30 p.m. ET, “Genomics and Predictors of Outcome,” Room 153, Washington, D.C. Convention Center

Sunday, April 7, 2013:

2 p.m. ET, “Treatment and Resistance to Targeted Therapies,” Room 153, Washington, D.C. Convention Center5 p.m. ET, “Stand Up To Cancer,” Room 152, Washington, D.C. Convention Center

Monday, April 8, 2013:

1 p.m. ET, “Rally for Medical Research,” L’Enfant Map Room, Carnegie Library, Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013:

9 a.m. ET, “AACR Policy Initiatives,” Room 153, Washington, D.C. Convention Center

During all press conferences, reporters who cannot attend in person can call in using 1 (800) 446-2782. For more information or to register for the meeting, please contact Jeremy Moore at [email protected]. # # #

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About the American Association for Cancer ResearchFounded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 34,000 laboratory, translational and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and cancer advocates residing in more than 90 countries. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, biology, diagnosis and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 20 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting with more than 17,000 attendees. In addition, the AACR publishes eight peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the scientific partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration and scientific oversight of team science and individual grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. For more information about the AACR, visit www.AACR.org.