The 5th Annual Bear Discoveries Research Symposium 2010

Please join Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the 5th Annual Bear Discoveries Research Symposium hosted by the University of Chicago Medical Center. The symposium will recognize ten senior graduate students from cancer biology and epigenomics research programs across the country who will present their research.

Two presenters will be awarded a $20,000 grant to further his/her research at the post-doctoral level.

CME Learning Objectives and Accreditation and Credit Designation:

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the Research Symposium, the target audience should be able to:

• Distinguish between differences in clinical approaches as they apply to cancer research
• Identify new research techniques or information that participants can apply to his or her own research investigations
• Address gaps in current knowledge of cancer research

Accreditation and Credit Designation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.