25th Anniversary of the MDRS

 

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Location:
University of Louisville
Clinical Translation Research Building
505 S. Hancock St
Louisville, KY 40202

Keynote Speakers:

   Bevin P Engelward

 

Bevin Engelward, ScD.
Professor of Biological Engineering
School of Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Presentation Entitled "In vivo Analysis of DNA Damage, Repair, and Mutations in the Context of Environmental Health"

 

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Jeremy Stark, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics
City of Hope
Presentation Entitled "Regulation of chromosomal break repair outcomes"

   Vasquez, Karen M

Karen M. Vasquez, Ph.D.
James T. Doluisio Regents Professor
Head, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology
The University of Texas at Austin
Dell Pediatric Research Institute
Presentation Entitled “Novel Mechanisms of Genetic Instability in Cancer”

Early bird registration will be $165 (until April 15). Late registration will be $215 through May 15. Registration fee will include abstract book (pdf), list of participants, name badge, breakfast, lunch & dinner Saturday, breakfast & lunch on Sunday, and refreshments on breaks and at poster session, and a T-shirt. Click HERE to Register.

Click HERE to submit an abstractThe deadline for abstract submissions is May 1st.

Click HERE to read the MDRS Code of Conduct

Tentative Schedule
Saturday, June 1, 2024:

  • 8AM-12PM – Breakfast and Platform sessions and Keynote Speaker
  • 12PM-1PM – Lunch
  • 1PM-2:30PM - Platform session and Keynote Speaker
  • 3PM-6PM – Poster sessions
  • 6PM-8PM – Dinner

Sunday, June 2, 2024:

  • 8AM-12PM – Breakfast and Platform sessions and Keynote Speaker

Hotel Information:
In order to receive the room block and special meeting rate for either hotel listed below, you must reserve by May 1, 2024 

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The Symposium events are located within three blocks (11-minute walk) from the Marriott Residence Inn and four blocks (14-minute walk) from the Home2 Suites hotels. Free parking is available at these hotels during your stay. Free shuttle transportation will be available from/to these hotels on Saturday and from these hotels on Sunday to the venue.

Home2 Suites by Hilton
240 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Group Code: CHTUOL on hotel website under "Special Rates."
Click HERE for booking link

  • $129 USD per night
  • Complimentary Parking for Guests
  • The Symposium events are located within four blocks (14-minute walk) of this hotel

Residence Inn Louisville Downtown
333 East Market Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Click HERE to book your group rate for University of Louisville Health Sciences Meeting

  • $129 USD per night
  • Complimentary Parking for Guests
  • The symposium events are located within three blocks (11-minute walk) of this hotel

 Alternative hotels in downtown Louisville that DO NOT provide exclusive meeting rates or symposium shuttle services

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Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 1R13CA290978-01 from the National Cancer Institute. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.