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January 30, 2002
Science Writers’ Symposium
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Room A-126
8:30 am-12:00 pm
By invitation only
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February 4, 2002
"Epidemiological Research With Minority Populations: Focus on Cancer"
Columbia University
168th street campus
8:30 am–1:00 pm
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March 2002
Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March 5, 2002
AANCART First Annual Conference
“Asian Americans and Health: Meeting the Needs of Our Growing Community”
New York Hospital Queens
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March 10-12, 2002
American Society of Preventive Oncology 26th Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency-Bethesda
Bethesda, Maryland

April 2, 2002
New Methods of Molecular Screening for Mucosal Abnormalities
Prior to Clinical Cancer
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
525 East 68th Street
Conference Room M-607
4:00 pm
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April 6-10, 2002
American Association for Cancer Research 93rd Annual Meeting
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, California

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Issue 4

New Research in Barrett’s Esophagus

What are the most effective diagnostic techniques and treatments for Barrett's esophagus? Learn about the latest studies from Dr. Charles J. Lightdale.

Celiac Disease and Risk of Cancer
Find out how Dr. Peter Green, Clinical Professor of Medicine and Attending Physician in the Division of Digestive and Liver Disorders at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, has turned his special interest in celiac disease into a comprehensive Center for the diagnosis, treatment, and study of people with this disorder.

NEWS FROM THE LAB

Anticancer Effects of Resveratrol
Get up to date on the latest advances in cancer prevention from the laboratory of Dr. Andrew K. Joe, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

RESEARCH STUDIES IN CANCER PREVENTION

Outcomes of Tamoxifen Chemoprevention for Breast Cancer in Very High-Risk Women: A Decision Analysis
What’s on the horizon in breast cancer prevention? Learn about ongoing investigations from Dr. Dawn L. Hershman, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center of New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

SPOTLIGHT ON Lorraine J. Gudas

Get to know Dr. Lorraine Gudas, Revlon Pharmaceutical Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology, Weill Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, and find out about her latest contributions to cancer prevention and treatment.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research Highlights From The Avon Project Awards

Cancer Research Foundation Of America Fellowship Awarded

The Cancer Prevention Program Team (from left to right): Dr. Andrew Dannenberg, Co-Director; Barbara Smolek, Manager; Dr. Alfred Neugut, Co-Director; and Sally S. Oh, Administrative Assistant.