Melanoma Community Research Forum
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Collaborative Life Sciences Building
2730 S.W. Moody Avenue, Portland, OR
Registration for this event is now closed.
About the event
SolSurvivors Oregon, in collaboration with the OHSU Department of Dermatology, will host a free Melanoma Community Research Forum on Nov. 14. During this half-day forum, participants will learn about family history and melanoma risk as well as recent advances in melanoma treatment. Participants will also have a unique opportunity to participate in small group discussions to share their experiences to help shape future research projects.
It's free to participate, but registration is required. Please complete registration by Monday, Nov. 9 to help us plan for the appropriate number of participants. Free parking and lunch are also provided.
Who should attend?
- Melanoma patients and survivors
- Family members and friends
- Community members and health care professionals with an interest in melanoma and other skin cancers
9 to 9:30 a.m.
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Registration
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9:30 to 9:45 a.m.
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Welcome and introduction
Sancy Leachman, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Dermatology, OHSU |
9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
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Family history and melanoma
Lisa Aspinwall, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah |
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
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Melanoma treatment and clinical trials
Matthew Taylor, M.D., Program Director, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Phase 1 Clinical Trials |
11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
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Q&A
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11:45 to 12:30 p.m.
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Lunch
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12:30 to 1:00 p.m
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Partnering to change the state of melanoma in Oregon: Opportunities for patient-centered outcomes research
Katie Wilkes, Founder- SolSurvivors Oregon |
1 to 2 p.m.
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Small group discussions
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2 to 3 p.m.
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Recap and closing remarks
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Thanks to your feedback from previous events, we have planned a remote option for participants in Bend, Oregon. Register for this option to view a live video stream of the presentations and participate in a facilitated group discussion. We will send you more information, including the location.
We will also post a recording of the presentations from each researcher on our website for anyone who is unable to attend.
Contact us
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact info@solsurvivorsusa.org. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.
