Molecular Biomarkers in Cancer

Molecular Biomarkers in Cancer will be presented by Scott Dessain, MD, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Wynnewood, PA.

MBoC is an educational initiative sponsored by Genentech BioOncology to provide a synopsis of fundamental and evolving concepts on key molecular biomarkers currently impacting the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

This presentation includes:

-A historical perspective on prognostic and predictive biomarkers in cancer

-A review of biomarkers currently used in screening, diagnosis, disease monitoring, and drugresponse/resistance

-Details on advanced molecular techniques helpful in the detection and analysis of biomarkers

-Discussion of major challenges faced during conception, validation, and use of cancer biomarkers

-Tumor type profiling exercises that review the detection and use of biomarkers in clinical practice  

Register online at www.genersvp.com.

Please note that this a non-promotional, industry sponsored event and is NOT accredited for CME.