UNC Lineberger 2008 Scientific Retreat

Information and Poster Registration

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center will hold its 2008 scientific retreat on June 9, 2008 at the Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC.

The retreat will start at 1:00 pm and end with a reception and poster session that begins at 5:00 pm. The agenda will feature mini symposia on nanotechnology, cancer outreach and dissemination, and core facilities, as well as an update on the Center and the University Cancer Research Fund. For a more detailed agenda, click here.

The poster session, which is open to students and fellows, includes cash prizes ($250 first prize; $150 second prize; $100 third prize) for the best posters in each of three categories: Basic, Clinical/Translational, and Population Sciences. Only posters first-authored by students or fellows will be eligible for awards. You do not have to create a new poster for the retreat. It is appropriate to use or re-use a recent poster. If you'd like to print a new poster through the Cancer Center's Digital Imaging Facility, please don't wait until the last minute. Contact Younger Ye as soon as possible

One must register the poster online by 5:00 pm Wednesday, June 4th, 2008. Only posters registered online will be eligible for display and awards. To register, please click here.

Click here to see highlights from last year's retreat.