The Terry Fox Research Institute is pleased to announce the return of its scientific meeting in November 2022, with an expanded agenda and more attendees to welcome a new community of funded researchers as well as returning ones!
We are pleased to inform you that our Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) funded researchers and clinicians will also be participating at this meeting. TFRI and MOHCCN research will be featured in focused plenaries, breakouts and poster presentations. We are expecting 300 participants for this meeting!
The theme for this year’s meeting is Cancer Research: Past, Present and Future. Our Scientific Organizing Committee is in the midst of developing the scientific program for the meeting right now! Check our meeting web site (https://www.tfri.ca/9th-tfri-scientific-meeting) often for updates about the planned program and travel and accommodation details.
This meeting will be at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) West Nov. 3-6 (including travel dates), commencing with registration Nov. 3 (evening) and the meeting on Friday Nov. 4 and Saturday Nov. 5. There will be a tribute to TFRI’s Founding President and Scientific Director Dr. Victor Ling at a dinner celebration on the evening of Nov. 5. TFRI will follow COVID protocols in place at the time of meeting.
TFRI organizes a Scientific Meeting (SM) as an opportunity for the whole community of Terry Fox-funded researchers to get together to share ideas and to discuss their research. The meeting is by invitation only. Our meeting this year will be a two-day session consisting of several plenaries, poster presentations and rapid-fire talks as well as breakouts. We will conclude with a celebratory dinner in recognition of Dr. Victor Ling’s contribution to TFRI over 15 years.
Registration for this event is by-invitation only.
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TFRI ASM DETAILS
Where:
Vancouver Convention Centre – West Building
1055 Canada Place
Guest services information : 604 647 7299
Web site: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/
Hotel telephone: 604-689-8232; toll free(North America) 1-866-785-8232
Email: info@vancouverconventioncentre.com
Getting there: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/visiting/getting-here
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
- Taxis are readily available outside the airport. The cost is at approximately C$36 flat rate and it takes 30-35 minutes to get to the hotel. Regular taxicabs can only take a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle. Passenger maximums are dependent on luggage amount.
- The Canada Line, which is a rapid transit rail system, is available from the airport to downtown Vancouver, however there is no assistance with luggage. The arrival station, Waterfront Station, is located approximately 1½ blocks from our hotel. The train operates from 5:07am to 12:56am, seven days a week. The cost is C$9.25 per person for the Two-Zone fare from the YVR Airport to Waterfront Station. Upon arrival at Waterfront Station, exit to Cordova St, and turn right. Follow Cordova to Howe St and turn right again. You will see our hotel on the left.
- A Private Transfer Service is also available. The driver will greet you with a welcome sign as soon as you exit the secured area, and assist you with your bags. The cost is approximately C$115 for a sedan (up to 3 passengers) or approximately C$125 for an SUV (Up to 5 passengers) or approximately C$180 for a Sprinter Mercedes Van (Up to 11 passengers). Rates do not include 5% taxes and 15% suggested driver gratuity. For larger groups, please let us know.
PARKING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-PARK:
- Self-parking is available at via IMPARK lot #695; entrance located at 200 Burrard Street. Click here for a map.
Transient Self Park charges:
* First hour $18.50
* Each Additional hour @$8.50
* 6AM – 6PM Daily Max @$35.75
* 6PM – 6AM Evening Max @$19.25
Overnight Hotel Guest = $56.00, please inform reception of the license number upon check in.
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2022 ASM Scientific Organizing Committee
Dr. Jim Woodgett, Dr. André Veillette, Dr. Christopher Paige, Dr. Marco Marra, Dr. Morag Park, Dr. Jennifer Chan, Dr. Robert Rottapel, Dr. Steve Robbins, Dr. Anne-Marie Mes-Masson, Dr. Robin Urquhart, Dr. Russ Watkins, Kelly Curwin, Marina Lefilliatre