Workshop "Nanomedicine in Oncology"

The "Tumor targeting & radiotherapies network" of the Cancéropôle Grand-Ouest is glad to announce its sixth European workshop dedicated to young researchers (PhD Students and Post-Docs). This workshop will be focussed on "Nanomedicine in Oncology" from the 26th to 29th of  September 2012 in Berder Island, France. 

The main objective of this European workshop is to present the most recent advances in the field of  nanomedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, from the development of innovative nanosystems and processes to preclinical and clinical assessment, with a particular focus of functional imaging, nucleic acid delivery and targeting, tumor resistance and toxicology issues.

Overview lectures will be given by experts in the scientific fields. Young researchers will get the opportunity of a first talk in a European meeting to present their research projects. In order to stimulate intense discussions between young and senior scientists, the total attendance is limited to a maximum of 60 persons.

Location:
This event will take place in the Morbihan gulf in Brittany - France, on Berder island.

Abstract submission:
Young researchers are asked to submit an abstract presenting their current research projects and results for one of the three scientific sessions of the workshop. Abstract must be in English and contain a maximum of 300 words. Abstracts will be selected according to scientific quality while trying to insure a broad representation of students throughout Europe. Abstracts not relevant to this workshop will be rejected. The organizing committee will review all submitted abstracts and will determine which abstract will be presented orally. Due to the limited number of attendees, early registration and abstract submission are strongly advised.

Please, submit your abstract via e-mail to Françoise Léost before June 29th, 2012 (francoise.leost@univ-nantes.fr)

Awards:
30 travel grant awards are available for young researchers (PhD students and Post-Docs). Each award consists of complimentary registration to the workshop, accommodation, and up to 250€ to cover travel expenses. Candidates must submit an abstract and must be selected as speaker in one of the scientific sessions. Winners will be notified by June 22th 2012.

Registration:

Dead line for registration is June 29^th, 2012.

Student/Post-Doc selected for oral presentation: Free

Other attendees: 350 €

Registration includes: Full accommodation/meals from Sept 26th dinner until Sept 29th lunch.

Due to the limited number of attendees, an early registration is strongly advised.

For further information regarding registration/location/travel, please consult:

http://www.axevectorisation-workshop-berder.com/