On the 27th, Dr. Duane Mitchell of the U.F. Preston A. Wells
Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy will give a presentation on his team's
research in the lab and in clinical trials.
Dr. Mitchell and his team were recently awarded a $1 million
dollar grant by the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Foundation, to conduct a four-year project to find an
effective immunotherapy treatment for pediatric brain tumors, using the
patient's own immune system.
Dr. Mitchell's presentation will begin at 12:10, so please
arrive at HealthStreet no later than 12 noon.
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directions to HealthStreet (2401 "old" Archer
road)
Call Erick at HealthStreet at 294-4871 by Tuesday the 26th
if you would like the take the free shuttle to and from the meeting. The shuttle picks up at the Davis Cancer
Center, the V.A., the U.F. Health cancer hospital, and at Hope Lodge, by
reservation.
We need your RSVP no later than Monday April 25th if you'll
be partaking in lunch ($4 donation requested). Otherwise, please bring your own
lunch so that there will be plenty for those who RSVPd.
Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested
in hearing Dr. Mitchell's presentation, or in attending future meetings.
2016 schedule of meetings and confirmed speakers
May 25
June 22
Dr. David Ostrov
FRIDAY July 29
Dr. Robert Hromas
Aug. 24
Dr. Thom George
Sept. 21
Oct. 19 Dr. Tina Lam
Nov. date not set
Dec. 14
Hope to see you on the 27th for a great presentation!
Barb
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