Skip Navigation

JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Calendar

Calendar of Events

The Calendar in JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute lists upcoming events in related areas, e.g. conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, etc. It is compiled by JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute and updated regularly. The Calendar is dynamic, so that only current and future events are displayed, and past events are automatically deleted. Publication of events on JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute does not imply endorsement by Oxford University Press or JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

The "Search Calendar" feature allows you to search for events by topic, location, sponsoring organization, and date.

If you are the organizer of an event and would like it to be considered for inclusion in the Calendar, please complete a "Submit an Event" form.


November 2009
Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium Innovative Cancer Therapy for Tomorrow November 10-13, 2009
First EORTC symposium on quality of life, symptom research and patient reported outcomes in cancer clinical trials November 25-27, 2009
February 2010
2nd Asian Breast Cancer Congress February 6-7, 2010
June 2010
International Probiotic Conference 2010 June 15-17, 2010





November 2009
Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium Innovative Cancer Therapy for Tomorrow
Marriott Marquis, New York, NY, United States, November 10-13, 2009
Sponsoring Organization: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM)
Type of Event: Symposium
Contact: Jaclyn Silverman, Box 1193, Mt Sinai, One Gustave Levy Place, New York, NY 10029
Telephone: 212 866 2813 Fax: 212 369 5440
Email: jaclyn.silverman{at}mssm.edu Website: http://chemotherapyfoundationsymposium.org
Subjects/Keywords: Oncology, Hematology
Description: Live presentations on new developments in cancer therapeutics for hematology, GI, GYN, Breast, Lung, Prostate, Renal, Melanoma and other common types of cancer. Sessions on immunotherapy, genomics, vaccines, and other emerging advances.
First EORTC symposium on quality of life, symptom research and patient reported outcomes in cancer clinical trials
brussels, Belgium, November 25-27, 2009
Sponsoring Organization: European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Quality of Life Department (EORTC)
Type of Event: Symposium
Contact: irina ghislain, Avenue E. Mounierlaan, 83/11 1200 brussels
Telephone: +32.2.774.10.57 Fax: +32.2.779.45.68
Email: irina.ghislain{at}eortc.be Website: http://www.eortc.be/probe/
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of Life/cancer research
Description: This symposium aims to cover a broad range of topics in HRQOL, Symptom Research and Cancer Clinical Trials. It will address recent developments of EORTC tools, as well as other measures for use in clinical trials, but also have a broader focus including discussing international developments and research guidelines for USA FDA, EMEA and HRQOL in oncology. The 25 faculty members are international key opinion leaders in the field who will be able to provide a diverse view on HRQOL. Registration is free for academics and fellowships bursaries are also offered for a limited number of places to help sponsor young investigators to attend the meeting. For more information and registration: http://www.eortc.be/seminar/qol_probe_2009/proberegistrationform.aspx
February 2010
2nd Asian Breast Cancer Congress
New Delhi, New Delhi, India, February 6-7, 2010
Sponsoring Organization: Health Care Global (HCG)
Type of Event: Conference
Contact: Dr Vineet Gupta, # 8 P Kalinga Rao Rd,SR Nagar,Bangalore-27. Karnataka. India
Telephone: +91 9880914343
Email: oncofellow{at}yahoo.com Website: http://www.abcc2010.com
Subjects/Keywords: Breast Cancer
Description: In partnership with the American Society of Breast Diseases, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the European School of Oncology we have developed the 2010 Asian Breast Cancer Congress. The Congress will be held on February 6-7, 2010 in India. The congress will feature presentations on multi disciplinary research, in addition to related educational sessions. The program will offer an opportunity for clinically relevant, in depth discussions of today's science that will impact treatment now and in the near future. The theme of the meeting is “Fostering International Collaborations” and will provide an opportunity to oncologists from Asia to meet in a smaller, more intimate forum and develop connective tissue with the leading experts in the field of breast oncology, which will pave the way forward for greater cross cultural interaction and understanding.
June 2010
International Probiotic Conference 2010
Kosice, Slovakia, June 15-17, 2010
Type of Event: Conference
Contact: Maria Kasmanova, Komenskeho 2656, 024 01 Kysucke Nove Mesto, Slovakia
Telephone: 00421 41 4000 123
Email: info{at}probiotic-conference.net Website: http://www.probiotic-conference.net
Subjects/Keywords: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Health Claims, Gastroenterology, Intestinal Microbiota
Description: The conference programme will focus on current advances in the science and research of probiotics, prebiotics and their present and future role in maintaining health and preventing diseases. IPC 2010 aims to highlight evidence-based benefits as proven in clinical trials and scientific experiments. Further to the health effect of probiotics and prebiotics new developments in their selection, identification, production, application and delivery will be discussed. Topical subjects as safety, regulatory issues and claim substantiation will be also addressed by internationally renowned experts from industry and academia. It is the goal of IPC 2010 to further explore the potential of already used and novel probiotics by disseminating latest results and new ways of probiotic research. In addition novel strains, controversial but scientifically solid ideas, approaches, visions will be presented, and worldwide co-operation between scientists and institutions facilitated. For further information on IPC 2010 please visit the conference website: www.probiotic-conference.net or contact: Organizing Secretariat – International Probiotic Conference 2010 Phone: +421 918 707 371 Fax: +421 41 4000123 e-mail: info@probiotic-conference.net