FINAL PROGRAM - Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer

General Meeting Information
ABSTRACTS
Abstracts submitted in conjunction with the SITC 26th Annual
Meeting are published in the November 2011 issue of the Journal
of Immunotherapy, one of the Society’s journals. Members of SITC
receive this issue as well as online access to the Journal with their
yearly subscription as a benefit of membership. For those not
subscribing, abstracts are available on the SITC website, in the
Poster Abstract Book and beginning on page 35 of this program.
ORAL ABSTRACTS
SITC has selected the highest scoring abstract entries for oral
presentations within the various meeting sessions. Each oral
abstract presentation is followed by a five minute question and
answer period. For a complete listing of the selected oral abstract
presenters, please see page 24.
POSTER ABSTRACTS
Accepted posters for the SITC 26th Annual Meeting are on display
in the Exhibit Hall, Grand Ballroom A-D on the Main Level of the
hotel. Posters are available for viewing Friday and Saturday of the
Annual Meeting. Please see page 57 or the Poster Abstract Book
for a listing of the posters on display. During the presentation times
listed below, designated posters are staffed by their respective
authors, allowing for information exchange and interaction
between researchers and attendees.
POSTER HALL HOURS
Main Level, Grand Salons Ballroom A-D
Poster Set-Up by Author:
Friday, November 4:
Friday, November 4:
Saturday, November 5:
6:30 am – 10:00 am
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
POSTER NUMBERS
Biology and Application of Dendritic Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 23
Characterization of Inflammatory Infiltrates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 35
in Human Cancers
Genetically Engineered Receptors and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 59
Adoptive Cell Therapies
High Throughput Technologies for Immune Monitoring . . . . 60 - 73
Immunology of Cancer Stem Cells and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-76
Epithelial-To-Meserchymal Transition (EMT)
Immunotherapy Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 - 104
Innate Immunity in Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 - 109
Prostate Cancer as a Learning Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Targeted Therapies and Anti-Tumor Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . 111 -152
Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer . . . . . . . . .153 - 157
Tumor Vasculature, Chemokines and Lymphocyte. . . . . . .158 - 164
Trafficking to the Tumor
Uncoupling Negative Regulation in the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 - 191
Tumor Microenvironment
POSTER PRESENTATIONS / STAFFING HOURS
Odd Number Posters (authors are present)
Friday, November 4:
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Even Number Posters (authors are present)
Friday, November 4:
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 5: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACTS
To fulfill SITC’s commitment to the most cutting edge science, latebreaking
abstract submission was offered from August 15 – August
31, 2011. Late-breaking abstracts will be published in the January
2012 issue of the Journal of Immunotherapy. The highest scoring
submissions were selected for oral presentation.
EXHIBITS
The SITC 26th Annual Meeting showcases a number of exhibitors
whose products and services are on display for all meeting
attendees to view. Exhibit booths are located on the Main Level,
Grand Ballroom Salons A-D of the North Bethesda Marriott. The
hall is open Friday and Saturday with booths staffed throughout
the day, during all lunches, and evening receptions. For a complete
exhibit hall floor plan and exhibit company listings, refer to pages
29-31.
EXHIBIT HALL LOCATION & HOURS
Main Level, Grand Ballroom Salons A-D
Friday, November 4:
Saturday, November 5:
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
SITC “FRIEND OF THE SOCIETY” RIBBONS
SITC is committed to furthering the field of cancer
immunotherapy/biologic therapy through the establishment of a
Trust to support research, training and education. SITC members
can show their support for this Trust and their commitment to
their field, by purchasing a “Friend of the Society” ribbon at the
SITC Registration Desk. The “Friend of the Society” ribbons are
designed to be worn on the name badges of delegates attending
the Annual Meeting. Ribbons may be acquired for a minimum
donation of $50* and can be purchased personally or for
distribution to other recipients. In addition to wearing ribbons, all
supporters will be recognized on signs at the 2011 SITC programs.
*As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations made to SITC are taxdeductible
as charitable contributions to the extent allowed by law.
EVALUATIONS
Please take time to complete the evaluation form provided for
each session you attend. Your input and comments are essential in
planning future educational events. Completed evaluations may be
returned to the SITC Registration Desk.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
FINAL PROGRAM • SITC 26 TH ANNUAL MEETING
November 4-6, 2011 • North Bethesda, MD • www.sitcancer.org
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