Welcome
Information For
Poster Session
Pre-Conference Events
Conference Speaker Profiles
VCC Breast Cancer Research
Conference Supporters
Refund Policy
The conference is free and open to the public; however, there are fees involved if you choose to order a lunch at the conference or if you plan to apply for nursing contact hours, social worker credits, pharmacy credit, RT credits, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits or AAFP prescribed credit hours. Refunds for these fees may be obtained if notice of cancellation is received on or before October 1, 2010. We are sorry, but no refunds are possible after this date.
Conference Disclaimer
The scientific views, statements, and recommendations expressed, displayed, or distributed during the Vermont Cancer Center Breast Cancer Conference represent those of the speakers and exhibitors, and do not necessarily represent the views of the Vermont Cancer Center, the University of Vermont, or Fletcher Allen Health Care.
Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Although the Breast Cancer Conference is spatially accessible to people with disabilities, please note that there are significant distances between some of the sessions at the event. We regret that we are unable to provide individual assistance for traveling throughout the premises. You are welcome, however, to be accompanied by someone of your choosing and ask only that your assistant register for the event as well.
Please note that we strive to accommodate special needs requests as much as possible, but are restricted in meeting some requests due to limited resources.
Vermont Cancer Center Walking Tour of
Research & Patient Care Facilities
Please join us for a behind-the-scenes walking tour of the Vermont Cancer Center’s care facilities and research laboratories. This is a special opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge research and high-quality academic health care being carried out at the Vermont Cancer Center, which incorporates the University of Vermont College of Medicine research facilities and Fletcher Allen Health Care’s patient care areas.
The walking tour includes a visit to the Radiation Oncology patient care area at Fletcher Allen Health Care and the diagnostic and treatment areas of the Breast Care Center. The focus of the Radiation Oncology tour will be a treatment planning simulation and a demonstration of Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).
Participants will also tour the Vermont Cancer Center’s research facilities at the University of Vermont. This portion of the tour focuses on one of our leading-edge cancer research laboratories as well as two technologies that are important in cancer research studies: Automated DNA sequencing and microarray (GeneChip) analysis. DNA sequencing technology was the driving force behind the early completion of the Human Genome Project. DNA microarray is a maturing technology that allows simultaneous analysis of over 25,000 genes in humans. These technologies, along with others, are changing the way providers approach medicine.
Registration for tours is available online or by calling (802) 656-2292. A free shuttle bus to Fletcher Allen’s Medical Center Campus will leave the Sheraton Conference Center entrance at 2:00 pm and return at approximately 4:15 pm. Space restrictions limit us to 24 persons for this tour, so be sure to sign up early!
Contact Us
Questions about this year's conference? Call 802-656-2292.
Quick Facts
- Please register for the conference by 8:00 am on October 11, 2010. Walk-ins are welcome after the registration deadline. However, space is limited and some sessions may be closed. Register Early!
- The conference will be held at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center in South Burlington, Vermont
- The conference opens at 8:00 am with over 60 exhibits in the Exhibit Hall
- Sessions begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:05 pm
- The sessions and exhibits are free due to the generous support of The Vermont/New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure