2010 POGO Multi-Disciplinary Symposium
PEDIATRIC SARCOMAS
Biology to Impact
This year’s Symposium will focus on pediatric sarcomas, particularly rhabdomyosarcoma and osteosarcoma. In the tradition of the POGO interdisciplinary conferences, this symposium will weave together the advances in diagnosis, biology and therapy with the impacts of sarcomas and their treatments on the daily lives of the patient and family both during and after treatment. Directed toward all participants in the management of these patients, the symposium will explore advances in all fields from biologic mechanisms through treatment and rehabilitation, and address
issues of sexuality, cultural and developmental impacts on
decision making and other key issues.
The Symposium will include speakers drawn from the representative
disciplines - pediatric oncology, nursing, psychology, social work, surgery and ethics.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Healthcare professionals of all disciplines and others with an interest in childhood malignant disease, its treatment and outcomes.
ACCREDITATION
Application for accreditation currently in progress with University of Toronto. Approval pending.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Abstracts are encouraged in all areas related to care and control of malignant disease in children. Submissions may cover ANY dimension of childhood cancer care and control including research, innovative program delivery, data management, education and policy development.
Outstanding Abstract Awards for Fellows / Trainees
POGO will be presenting awards for outstanding abstract submissions to Fellows/Trainees in 4 categories; Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Medical Sciences and Behavioural Disciplines.
Note: Abstracts do not have to reflect the theme of the 2010 Multi-Disciplinary Symposium on Childhood Cancer.
PROGRAM AND SESSIONS
The Program will consist of a combination of plenary, panel and workshop sessions that will provide participants with up-to-date information from outstanding experts.
STUDENT BURSARIES
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) is pleased to offer 5 special POGO Bursaries to assist with the cost of attending the 2010 Multidisciplinary Symposium on Childhood Cancer to be held on November 19 and 20, 2010 at the Hilton Toronto Hotel, Toronto.
POGO wants to assist students, interested in pediatric oncology to attend the conference, to participate in this learning opportunity, meet other pediatric oncology health care professionals and share their experiences.
Bursaries are available to: Medical Students (1); and Medical Residents (1); Nursing Students (2); and to students in Allied Health disciplines (1).
RECOGNITION AWARDS AND CELEBRATORY DINNER
Friday, November 19, 2010
Reception: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hilton Toronto Hotel - Toronto Room
145 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario
