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imported_Joe
09-12-2005, 01:09 PM
Dear Advocate,



The National Cancer Institute's Office of Liaison Activities is pleased to offer a teleconference series on crosscutting issues in cancer research. Members of cancer advocacy organizations, survivors, family, and friends are encouraged to participate in each call to learn more about NCI's important cancer research programs and how advocates are involved. Callers will have the opportunity to ask questions of panel members. Attached is a PDF file describing the first call in the series of four. Please disseminate widely to your constituents. Information on the first teleconference follows:



Eliminating Suffering and Death Due to Cancer by 2015: The Future of Cancer Research



Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach

Director, NCI

NCI's 2015 Challenge Goal: The Future of Cancer Research



Mr. Doug Ulman

Chair, NCI Director's Consumer Liaison Group (DCLG)

What is the role of the advocacy community in the future of cancer research?



Col. (Ret.) Jim Williams

DCLG Member

What I've learned about cancer research as an advocate and member of the DCLG.



Discussion and Q&A Moderator: Mr. Doug Ulman



TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION



USA Toll-Free: 1-888-889-1957 Passcode: 2015#



Call Date: Monday, September 19, 2005

Call Time: 1:00 p.m. (EST)

Duration: 1 hour



INSTANT REPLAY INFORMATION



Replays are generally available one hour after a call ends.



Toll-Free Playback: 1-866-443-2931

Available Until: October 20, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. (EST)



Additional Information: All you need is a phone to participate. No registration is required and participation is free. For more information, please contact NCI's Office of Liaison Activities at 301-594-3194.