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SAVE THE DATE: ASPO 2011 Annual Meeting
American Society of Preventive Oncology
35th Annual Meeting
March 5-8, 2011
Renaissance Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
ASPO 2010 Annual Meeting
“New Developments in Cancer Prevention & Control”
American Society of Preventive Oncology
34th Annual Meeting
March 21-23, 2010
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel
Bethesda, Maryland
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ASPO 2010 Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions are now closed
Mission
Promote the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to cancer prevention and control. Identify and stimulate new research areas in cancer prevention and control. Support the implementation and evaluation of national, state, and local programs and policies in cancer prevention and control.
The American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) is a multi- disciplinary society which, through a variety of professional education activities which take place surrounding its annual meeting, is primarily committed to serving as an advocate for cancer prevention and control research.
Objectives of the organization are:
- to stimulate development and communication of information on the causes of human cancer, including environmental exposures, lifestyle, and host susceptibility states;
- to encourage the development and evaluation of new methods and programs for the prevention and early detection of cancer;
- to review and monitor programs directed toward reducing cancer incidence, mortality, and morbidity;
- to assist in professional and public education related to cancer prevention;
- to foster and enhance the training of health professionals concerned with preventive oncology;
- to maintain communication with other societies and groups concerned with oncology;
- to form advisory groups to provide expertise to appropriate scientific, public health and governmental organizations and agencies, and to private industrial and labor organizations; and
- to participate in international activities and serve as a worldwide cancer prevention resource.
Contributing Disciplines
| Anthropology
Communications Environmental Studies Genetics Biology/Carcinogenesis Nutrition Pathology Primary Care and Family Practice Radiation Oncology and numerous others. |
Biostatistics
Economics Epidemiology Medical Oncology Nursing Occupational Health Preventive Medicine Psychology Surgical Oncology |
Membership Benefits
- Reduced registration fee for the ASPO Annual Meeting
- A reduced price subscription to the multidisciplinary ASPO/AACR journal, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention
- An opportunity to participate in one of serveral ASPO study groups. (e.g. Chemoprevention, Cancer of the Female Reproductive Organs, Tobacco Related Cancers, Diets & Nutrition, etc.)