2008 International Symposium

描述（由申请人提供）：“第八届国际皮肤癌会议（ISCC）”和“第三届国际荷梅尔研究所癌症研究前沿研讨会（IHIFCRS）”虽然从未联合举办，但传统上关注的是皮肤和其他器官部位癌症发展的新方面。分子和细胞生物学以及计算生物学的技术进步有助于阐明正常细胞向恶性肿瘤发展的机制。本次联合会议的目标是提供一个科学驱动的研讨会，包括教学会议和促进关于癌症病因和预防的分子和细胞靶点的讨论，并提供一个论坛，交换有关肿瘤发展过程中发生的生物、细胞和分子变化的最新相关信息。更新的技术，如蛋白质/蛋白质相互作用和小分子/蛋白质相互作用的计算机建模也将被强调，并将包括实质性的翻译重点。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Although never held jointly until now, the "Eighth International Skin Carcinogenesis Conference (ISCC)" and the "Third International Hormel Institute Frontiers in Cancer Research Symposium (IHIFCRS)" traditionally focused on novel aspects of cancer development in the skin and other organ sites. Technical advances in molecular and cellular biology and computational biology have contributed to the clarification of the mechanisms by which normal cells progress to malignancy. The goal of this joint conference is to provide a scientifically driven symposium involving didactic sessions and facilitating discussions regarding molecular and cellular targets of cancer causation and prevention and to provide a forum for exchange of the most recent and relevant information on the biological, cellular, and molecular changes that occur during tumor development. Newer technologies such as computer modeling of protein/protein interactions and small-molecule/protein interactions will also be highlighted and a substantial translational focus will also be included. Each of these conferences is significant. Investigations into the mechanisms of cancer development have led to many hallmark discoveries and a continued sharing of ideas and information through an interactive conference format continues to foster the creation of new ideas and concepts thus leading to improved strategies for cancer intervention and prevention. This conference is intended to bring together individuals from major laboratories in Europe, Japan, Korea, China, and the United States who are actively engaged in research on the mechanisms of cancer development, including skin cancer, in order to foster greater interaction, communication and collaboration. The conference is scheduled for October 4-7, 2008 in Austin, Minnesota.