National Foundation for Cancer Research Center for Molecular Imaging to Launch at Case Western Reserve University
Posted on: Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 09:00 CDT
National Foundation for Cancer Research:
WHAT: National Foundation for Cancer Research Center for Molecular Imaging to Launch at Case Western Reserve University International Expert on Molecular Imaging to Speak at Case Spying on Biology with Molecular Imaging WHY: This is one of the first research centers in the United States dedicated solely to cancer molecular imaging. The Center is funded by a 5-year grant from the NFCR and will assist cancer scientist in identifying specific genes that are ideally suited for molecular imaging and diagnosis improvements . This will lead to earlier stage treatments for cancer patients. (Press release available) KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: David Piwnica-Worms, professor of radiology, molecular biology and pharmacology, and director of the Molecular Imaging Center at Washington University in St. Louis, will present a talk, titled Spying on Biology with Molecular Imaging. James P. Basilion, Ph.D., Associate Professor of radiology and biomedical engineering at Case School of Medicine and the Director of the new National Foundation for Cancer Research Center for Molecular Imaging at Case. WHEN: 4:30 - 5:30 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 WHERE: Bolwell Conference Center. University Hospitals Case Medical Center. 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. For directions, call 216.368.3109 PHOTO OP: Tours of the center and a reception will follow the address. This event is free and open to the entire community HOW: For details and to schedule interviews, contact Susan Licate, External Program Marketing Manager 216.368.3635 or susan.licate@case.edu For more information visit www.nfcr.org To learn more about Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, visit www.casemed.case.edu To learn more about Case Western Reserve University School of Engineering, visit www.engineering.case.edu
Source: Business Wire
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