Registration for the 2010 NCI Summer Curriculum is now open
The Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control Course is a 4 week course designed to give participants a broad-based perspective on the current state-of-the-science in the field of cancer prevention. Experts representing disciplines from across the entire spectrum of cancer prevention research will present lectures on timely topics. It will be held from July 12-August 6, 2010 in Rockville, Maryland, with lectures from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on most days.
The Molecular Prevention Course is a 1 week course that helps participants gain a stronger background in the molecular biology and genetics of cancer. It provides a thorough overview of cutting-edge research in molecular epidemiology, chemoprevention, biomarkers, and translational research. This course will be held from August 9-13, 2010, also in Rockville, MD, with lectures from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on most days.
Please visit the website for more information and to view syllabus samples from the 2009 Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention at http://www3.cancer.gov/prevention/pob/courses/index.html.