Download Final Program - Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
Download Final Program - Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
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President’s MessageDear iSBTc Members and Colleagues,Welcome to San Diego and the 23rd Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> the International <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong>Biological Therapy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> (iSBTc)!photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> Michael Hoetzel ©This year’s programming promises to expand iSBTc’s tradition <strong>of</strong> providing high-quality,cutting-edge education and networking in the field <strong>of</strong> biological therapy <strong>of</strong> cancer.In addition to our yearly Primer on Tumor Immunology, interactive Workshop andAnnual Meeting program, we are excited to <strong>of</strong>fer new initiatives such as the “GlobalRegulatory Summit: Considerations in the Development <strong>of</strong> Oncology Biologics Products<strong>for</strong> the Treatment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong>” and a Hot Topic Symposium on “Anti-CTLA-4: Issues inDevelopment and Regulatory Approval.”With the addition <strong>of</strong> these programs, the iSBTc Annual Meeting and Associated <strong>Program</strong>s strengthens itsreputation as the premier venue <strong>for</strong> scientific exchange and collaborative interaction among investigators fromacademia, industry, and regulatory agencies in the U.S. and abroad with a specific focus on tumor immunologyand the biological therapy <strong>of</strong> cancer.For our returning members and attendees, you will find new features within the program to enhance yourexperience. For those attending <strong>for</strong> the first time, we would like to welcome you and hope that you have anin<strong>for</strong>mative and productive meeting.Highlights <strong>of</strong> the program include:• NEW - Global Regulatory Summit on Wednesday• NEW - Poster Presentation Receptions on Friday and Saturday evening• Richard V. Smalley, MD Memorial Lectureship by Giorgio Parmiani, MD on Friday• iSBTc Presidential (Young Investigator) Abstract Session on Saturday• NEW - Hot Topic Symposium on Anti-CTLA-4 on SundayAs President <strong>of</strong> the iSBTc, I would like to extend my gratitude to the program organizers who developed andorganized these outstanding programs and the distinguished faculty who have <strong>of</strong>fered their knowledge, expertiseand time. Additionally, thank you to our exhibitors and industry supporters <strong>for</strong> their participation and generosityin supporting the programs this year.Sincerely,Jon M. Wigginton, MDiSBTc President
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