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The UT Health Cancer Center and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio are hosting the first-ever international conference on Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos on February 21-23, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. 

Despite substantial advancement in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment over the past decades, addressing Latino cancer health disparities has not nearly kept pace with progress. With the growing U.S. Latino population expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in the coming years, important issues such as access to care, use of proven screening tests, advanced cancer diagnoses, incidence and mortality rates, survivorship and quality of life need a Latino-oriented focus.

Increased multidisciplinary collaboration is a key to stimulate expanded attention on Latino cancer research beyond only the public health community.

The Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference will unite health professionals from all backgrounds to tackle Latino cancer on many fronts. Expertise will span from basic research on biological differences behind disparities to community-level interventions to overcome barriers to care and address the unique needs of Latino groups.

This special conference will celebrate research advancements to date, explore new frontiers and gaps in this emerging transdisciplinary field, and kick-start discussion on research from bench to bedside to community to survivorship.

Please contact LatinoCancer@uthscsa.edu if you have any questions.

Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH

Program Chair 

Associate Director for Cancer Prevention and Health Disparities, UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center

Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE

Program Co-Chair

Associate Dean for Research, Professor and Wendell H. Gauthier Chair of Cancer Epidemiology, Louisiana State University

Deputy Director, Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center

Anna M. Nápoles, MPH, PhD 

Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco

Director, UCSF Center for Aging in Diverse Communities

Elena Rios, MD, MSPH

President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association

Filipa C. Lynce, MD

Assistant Professor, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center,

Georgetown University Medical Center

Frank J. Penedo, PhD

Director of Cancer Survivorship and the Cancer Survivorship Institute, Northwestern University

Marcia R. Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico

Mariana C. Stern, PhD

Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine, Norris Cancer Center,

University of Southern California

Martin Mendoza, PhD

Health Program Coordinator, Food & Drug Administration

Virginia Kaklamani, MD

Professor & Director of Breast Cancer Program, UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center

Ysabel Duron

Founder & CEO, Latinas Contra Cancer

Attendee registration includes admission to all lecture sessions, poster session, opening reception on February 21, breakfast and lunch on February 22, breakfast on February 23, all refreshment breaks and refreshments during poster session. All fees are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD). 

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Marriott Plaza San Antonio

555 S. Alamo St

San Antonio, TX 78205

The Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference will be held at the beautiful Marriott Plaza San Antonio, located in the heart of Alamo city. Sitting on 6 acres of natural, lush Texas landscape, the hotel boasts plenty of shade from cypress and palm trees for a casual stroll. Just 2 blocks from the famous River Walk, the Marriott Plaza offers guests convenient access to the “Cradle of Texas Liberty”. La Villita Historic Art Village, Hemisfair Park and Tower of Americas are also nearby.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Plaza San Antonio for conference attendees at a special reduced rate of $124.00 single or double occupancy per night, plus tax. To receive the discounted room rate, reservations must be made by January 21, 2018. After this date, reservations will be subject to space and rate availability. NOTE: This special reduced conference rate will be available up to three days before and after our conference dates, based upon availability.

Please use the link below or contact the Reservations Department directly at 1-800-228-9290 to request accommodations. When making reservations, please be sure to mention that you are a member of the UT Health San Antonio group and that you will be attending the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference.

Submission Info

A highlight of the conference will be a poster session on Thursday February 22, 2018. We invite abstract

submissions on a range of topics in cancer care ranging from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment and

survivorship. The theme, “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos”, offers the opportunity to explore interrelationships

between basic research, clinical science and community level interventions to provide the best

cancer care and psychosocial support for Latino cancer patients, family, and survivors.

The Scientific Planning Committee has identified four broad themes deriving from the conference. These

themes are noted below along with some keywords:

1. Genetic, Environmental & Lifestyle Contribution to Cancer Health Disparities in Latinos

o Early Detection and Screening

2. Advances in Cancer Therapy and Clinical Trials Among Latinos

o Clinical Research/Clinical Trials

o Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics

o Detection and Diagnostics

o Treatments and Therapeutics

3. The Biology of Cancer Health Disparities in Latinos

o Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

o Immunology/Tumor Biology

o Molecular and Cellular Biology

4. Engaging Latinos in Research Across the Cancer Continuum

o Prevention Research/Cancer Control/Survivorship

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Presenters are required to submit an abstract no later than November 30, 2017. Please submit abstracts via

email to LatinoCancer@uthscsa.edu

• The abstract should be no longer than one page, single-spaced with one-inch margins

• Use 12-point Times New Roman font

• The conference theme that the project belongs to should appear in the first line of the abstract

• The abstract should include a title, list of authors, and department/division affiliation

• The body of the abstract should include background/introduction, methods, results, and

conclusion/significance/impact

• Work in progress may also be presented

• There is a limit of 3 abstract submissions per author

NOTIFICATION OF ABSTRACT STATUS

After submitting your abstract, you will receive a confirmation email, which includes an abstract ID number.

All presenters will be notified of their abstract status by email within four weeks of the abstract submission

deadline. Notices and instructions will be sent to the email address provided at the time of abstract submission.

PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION

All abstracts are to be presented as posters only. Abstracts selected for poster presentation will be published in

the conference proceedings. Every effort will be made to reproduce the content of the abstracts as submitted,

except in certain circumstances where changes may be made to comply with publication style. If your abstract is

accepted; you will be responsible for developing a poster using the following general rules and guidelines:

• The posters should be 24 X 63 to fit on vertical x-banners. Vertical x-banners will be provided. Read the

printing specification details.

• The top of the poster should feature the title of the project/program, the principal investigator, and any other

contributors.

• The content of the poster should be divided into appropriate sections (i.e., background/introduction, aims,

methods, data/results, conclusions, significance/impact, etc.). Include illustrations if possible – figures,

tables, color photographs, charts. The material should be well labeled and legible from a distance of 2 yards.

Lettering should be bold. Avoid use of fancy fonts. Simple serif fonts (i.e., Times New Roman) are easier to

read than sans (without) serif fonts (i.e. Geneva).

• All posters must be identified with the primary program affiliation of the presenter and noted which grant

and core usage the research was supported by.

Posters in any other format will not be displayed due to the limited availability of x-banners.

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals planning on presenting an abstract at this conference are encouraged to register and make a room

reservation at the conference hotel as early as possible. For more information, please visit the registration and

lodging pages at www.LatinoCancer.com

The UT Health Cancer Center and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio are

excited to welcome sponsors and exhibitors to participate in the first-ever international conference on

Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos.

We expect an audience of approximately 200 academic and private researchers as well as physicians, and

endeavor to achieve a balance among professionals with backgrounds in clinical, translational, and basic

research. We are sure you will enjoy networking opportunities to demonstrate and discuss your company’s

products and services. With several levels of support, there are a variety of choices to ensure that you and your

organization receive the opportunities you desire.

SPONSOR SUPPORT LEVELS

Major Supporter – $50,000

• Large logo at exhibit area entrances

• Logo on conference website plus link to your website

• Recognition in all promotions (including promotional emails)

• Company branding on all printed materials throughout the conference

• Four (4) complimentary conference registrations

• Pre- and post-conference attendee lists

• Continental breakfasts and refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks

Contributor – $25,000

• Medium logo at exhibit area entrances

• Logo on conference website

• Company branding on all printed materials throughout the conference

• Three (3) complimentary conference registrations

• Pre- and post-conference attendee lists

• Continental breakfasts and refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks

Donor – $10,000

• Small logo at exhibit area entrances

• Logo on conference website

• Company branding on all printed materials throughout the conference

• Two (2) complimentary conference registrations

• Pre- and post-conference attendee lists

• Continental breakfasts and refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks

All sponsors are welcome to have a representative attend the conference and participate as an exhibitor.

A draped 6’ table and two chairs can be provided at request.

EXHIBITOR SUPPORT LEVELS

Gold Exhibitor – $2,400

• Company branding on all printed materials throughout the conference

• Two (2) complimentary conference registrations

• Draped 6’ table

• Two chairs

• Pre- and post-conference attendee lists

• Continental breakfasts and refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks

Silver Exhibitor – $1,800

• Company branding on all printed materials throughout the conference

• One (1) complimentary conference registration

• Draped 6’ table

• Two chairs

• Pre- and post-conference attendee lists

• Continental breakfasts and refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks

EXHIBIT INFORMATION

Conference Location & Exhibit Area

Marriott Plaza San Antonio

La Villita C The opening reception, breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks are all scheduled

555 S. Alamo St to take place in La Villita C to maximize your contact.

San Antonio, TX 78205

Exhibit Hours

Move-in and Set-up:

Wednesday February 21, 2018 after 1:00pm

Exhibit days/times:

Wednesday February 21, 2018 – 2:30pm to 8:30pm

Thursday February 22, 2018 – 7:00am to 7:00pm

Friday February 23, 2018 – 7:00am to 1:00pm

Take-down and Move-out:

Friday February 23, 2018 after 1:00pm

Contact No.: +1 210-450-1000

Email: LatinoCancer@uthscsa.edu