CANCER IN AFRICA - Bridging Science and Humanity
The African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) is pleased to announce its ninth International Conference on Cancer in Africa. WEBSITE The comprehensive AORTIC 2013 website is now available. Click here to view the expanded website with updated conference information, including registration information and fees, the conference venue, the preliminary programme, information on traveling to South Africa, and things to do in Durban and South Africa. You can also sign up for the mailing list in order to receive all the conference announcements.Click here to visit www.aortic2013.org Click here to sign up for AORTIC 2013 mailing listTHE CONFERENCEThe theme for AORTIC 2013 is “Cancer in Africa: Bridging Science and Humanity” and the conference will focus on all aspects of cancer care and management: from prevention to early diagnoses to treatment and palliation. It will be held in Durban, South Africa from 21-24 November 2013.AORTIC is committed to making cancer control a priority on the health care agendas of African countries. The programme will promote and facilitate an international exchange of research and practical information among practitioners working in cancer care, in Africa and around the world. The target audience for AORTIC 2013 is anyone interested in the cancer burden in Africa, including physicians, scientists, researchers, nurses, social workers, and representatives of NGOs and companies in the cancer sector. REGISTRATIONRegistration for AORTIC 2013 will open in January 2013 with discounts for AORTIC members and “early birds”. Accommodation at the conference hotels can also be booked through the registration process. CALL FOR ABSTRACTSAORTIC 2013 will be an excellent opportunity to present and discuss your research in a multidisciplinary forum of cancer professionals. Abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations will open in February 2013. BURSARIES (DELEGATE FUNDING)Applications for bursaries will open in February 2013 and close in June 2013. More information on the application process as well as eligibility requirements will be made available shortly. CONTACT USThe AORTIC 2013 Conference Secretariat is available to answer all your questions regarding the conference. Contact us using the details below and we will respond right away. We look forward to hearing from you!Yours sincerely,The AORTIC 2013 Conference Secretariat |
|
|
Key Dates
|
|
Registration opens:
23 January 2013
Call for abstracts issued:
11 February 2013
Bursary applications accepted:
11 February 2013
|
|
