BRAIN TUMORS
July 19 - 25, 2012
Application Deadline: April 15, 2012

Instructors:
David Gutmann, Washington University
Eric Holland, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Sadhan Majumder, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

This one week discussion course will provide a clinical overview of brain tumors and emphasize molecular mechanisms involved in the growth and development of brain tumors with special emphasis on neural differentiation, signaling mechanisms, DNA replication, chromatin modulation, stem cells, mouse models, genomics, imaging techniques, genetically modified mouse techniques, nanotechnology, mechanism-based therapeutic strategies, and biobanks and ethical concerns. Attendees will be able to interact with senior investigators on a one-to-one basis in an informal environment. All non-faculty students will be provided with a generous stipend depending on stated need. Applications are invited from medical and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and clinicians and scientists.

Topics include:
Clinical Overview of Brain Tumors
Neuro-oncology/Surgery/Radiology/Pathology
Nervous System Pre-Disposition Syndromes
Genetic Alterations in Sporadic Brain Tumors
Chromatin Remodeling
DNA Replication
Extracellular Matrix and Migration
Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells
Neuronal, Glial, and Oligodendrocyte Differentiation
Genetically Engineered Mouse System
Detection Methods including Nanotechnology
Mechanism-based Therapeutics
Epidemiology

NCI strategies and funding mechanisms

Speakers at the last course included:

The course will be held at the Laboratory’s Banbury Conference Center located on the north shore of Long Island. All participants stay within walking distance of the Center, close to tennis court, pool and private beach.

This course is supported with generous funding provided by the American Brain Tumor Association. Applicants interested in being considered for full or partial scholarships are encouraged to enclose a separate letter in their application stating their financial needs.

Cost (including board and lodging): $2,475
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