First International Symposium on Merkel Cell Carcinoma

First International Symposium on Merkel Cell Carcinoma is organized by Moffitt Cancer Center and will be held from Oct 21 - 22, 2019 at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This program is designed for surgeons, dermatologists, dermatopathologists, radiation oncologists and other healthcare professionals interested in Merkel cell carcinoma.

Conference Description:
The International Symposium on Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a first-of-its kind educational program of thought leaders and active investigators in Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) brought together for the purpose of promoting scientific discourse and collaboration towards the goal of improved understanding of MCC biology, pathogenesis, and therapy.

The areas of focus will span the entire range of basic science to translational studies to clinical trials. The format will include a several sessions with talks and abstract presentations emphasizing new, unpublished work throughout the 2-day symposium.

Roundtable discussions will be centered on pressing questions in the field including how best to address the role of radiation therapy, immunotherapy resistance, and the future of molecularly-targeted and orthogonal immunotherapeutic approaches. Abstract submissions will be accepted in the near future.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.