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Symposium Information
Who should attend the Symposium?
This international symposium is directed primarily towards academics, private physicians and researchers involved in breast cancer in medical, surgical, gynecologic, and radiation oncology, as well as other health care professionals.
Program Schedule
When can I view the full daily schedule on-line?
The detailed program schedule will be available in August.
Have there been any future dates selected at this time?
Future Dates are as follows:
December 10 - 13, 2009 December 9 - 12, 2010 December 7 - 10, 2011
Registration
Can I get financial assistance to attend the Symposium?
Yes, there are several opportunities available for financial assistance in the form of scholarships:
-AstraZeneca Clinical Scholars: For Clinical scientists-in-training who are actively pursuing clinical or clinical/translational research in breast cancer.
-Novartis Oncology Basic Science Scholars: For Laboratory-based investigators-in-training whose work focuses on the biology of breast cancer and preclinical models of its development and progression.
-Avon Foundation-AACR International Scholar-In-Training Grants: For abstract presenters traveling from countries with emerging economies.
-AACR-AstraZeneca International Scholar-In-Training Awards: For presenters of highly rated abstracts traveling from countries outside the United States.
Eligibility Requirements -May not be a previous recipient of the award or grant. -Must be participating in an official training program in an academic institution. -Must provide certification of “in-training” status from program director. -Must be the presenting author of an abstract accepted for presentation at the 31st Annual SABCS. -Must submit application with the abstract -Must register for and attend the symposium, and present the accepted abstract.
Abstract Submission
How can I make corrections after submitting my abstract?
You may make corrections by doing so before the June 16 deadline. The incorrect abstract may be withdrawn and resubmitted without additional charge. Please click here for more information.
After the deadline, if you discover an error that must be corrected, notify Marathon Multimedia by fax at (507) 334-0126 or by email to pburrage@marathonmultimedia.com
Note: You will be charged $25 each time you do so. Cut-off date for corrections is July 31, 2008.
Will SABCS make hotel arrangements for me or is there a housing facility?
SABCS does not make hotel arrangements for individuals. You can your hotel arrangements with Ambassadors, LLC, the Official Housing Bureau of SABCS. Contact information is available at SABCS housing.
Travel Information
How can I get additional information on hotel locations, area restaurants, attractions, directions, etc.?
We have provided links to a few of the top San Antonio sites to assist you with some of the questions and answers you may have about our city.
Can I request to be on your Media mailing list for press releases?
Yes, go to the Media section and fill out the form.
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage at the Symposium
Registration fees include continental breakfast at morning poster sessions, hors d’oeuvres & cocktails at evening poster sessions.
How can I purchase meal tickets, and how much do they cost?
Meal tickets will be sold on site until registration closes on the day prior to the meal in question. Limited quantities may be available for purchase in the dining area during lunchtime. Meal tickets are not refundable after November 17.
The cost of all three lunches are $30 each. The cost of the Brinker Awards Dinner is $45.
Please note: Brinder Award Dinner tickets are for the cost of the dinner and are not considered a donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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