General Information
The 11 th Annual Scientific Meeting in urologic oncology will be held December 8 – 10, 2010 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center and the Natcher Conference Center on the campus of the National Institutes of Health. The Society of Urologic Oncology and the National Cancer Institute’s Urologic Oncology Program will jointly sponsor this interactive meeting where all attendees participate in the discussions. State-of-the-art topics on prostate, kidney and bladder cancer, as well as, strategies in urologic oncology will be discussed.
Who Should Attend?
- Urological Surgeons
- Medical Oncologists
- Radiation Oncologists
- Research Scientists
- Residents / Fellows-in-Training
Attendee Participation
This meeting is designed to be a discussion of issues among members of the urologic oncology community. All attendees participate in the discussions and are encouraged to interact with program faculty.
Meeting & Poster Sessions
Scientific session will be held at both the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center AND the Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, Maryland. The city’s Metro Red Line easily connects the Hyatt Regency Bethesda to the NIH. Please allow additional time to clear security when entering the NIH for the meeting.
2010 Young Urologic Oncologists (YUO) Program
Moderator: Yair Lotan, MD; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Friday, December 10, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Young Urologic Oncologist Dinner
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Marriott Bethesda North
Membership in the YUO Section of the Society of Urologic Oncology consists of fellows, scientists, and board certified or eligible physicians who are members of the SUO and have some post-residency training in urologic oncology. Membership is limited to the first seven years after completion of fellowship.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The SUO 2010 Winter Meeting will be held at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Natcher Center at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Special room rates have been arranged for meeting attendees at the Marriott.
Marriott Bethesda North
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Phone: (301) 822-9200
Fax: (301) 822-9201
Room Rate: $149.00
Hotel Deadline (Cut-Off Date): November 15, 2010
Reservations:
Individuals can make reservations by calling the Marriott Bethesda North reservations department at (800) 228-9290 or (301) 822-9200. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
SUO-CTC Board Meeting
Marriott Bethesda North
Bethesda, Maryland
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Tentative)
SUO Board of Directors Meeting
Marriott Bethesda North
Bethesda, Maryland
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
6:00pm – 9:00pm
TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
Car
TO NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (FROM BETHESDA NORTH MARRIOTT) Head northeast on Marinelli Rd toward Rockville Pike. Take the first right onto MD-355 S/Rockville Pike. Destination will be on the right.
Train
Metro Transit is the transit system for Bethesda and the Washington, DC area. For more information, go to www.wmata.com . The Marriott Bethesda North is located 0.3 miles west of the White Flint stop (Red Line) of the Metro Transit. Take the Red Line two stops to Medical Center. The Natcher Center is located directly behind this stop. Natcher Conference Center is in building #45 and all visitors have to go to the Gateway Center and park there. Parking is $12.00 per day and is less than a block away from building 45.
The Red Line also provides easy access to the free monuments and museums in Washington, DC, along with the Natcher Conference Center at the National Institutes of Health.
For more information on parking and driving to NIH, please visit: http://www.nih.gov/about/visitor/index.htm
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Early Registration Deadline
November 15, 2010 is the deadline for receipt of the SUO Winter Meeting Pre-Registration Form. All registration forms received at the SUO office after November 15, 2010 will be considered late and will be charged a $100.00 late fee. All on-site meeting registrations will also be assessed at the late fee.
Refunds/Cancellations
Requests for registration cancellations/refunds must be submitted in writing to the SUO Executive Office by November 22, 2010. All refund requests will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after November 22, 2010.
Pre-Registrants
SUO pre-registrants will receive a complete registration packet on-site at the registration/information desk. The packet will include badges, social tickets, and general meeting information.
Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 264-5901.
Meals
A continental breakfast, lunch and mid-morning snack on both days of the meeting are included in the registration fee.
Young Urologic Oncologist Dinner
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Marriott Bethesda North
Attire: Business Casual
Membership in the YUO Section of the Society of Urologic Oncology consists of fellows, scientists, and board certified or eligible physicians who are members of the SUO and have some post-residency training in urologic oncology. Membership is limited to the first 7 years after completion of fellowship.
SUO Dinner at the Marriott Bethesda North
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Time: 7 :00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Marriott Bethesda North
Attire: Business casual attire is appropriate
Enjoy dinner with friends and colleagues at the Marriott Bethesda North. Registration for this is an additional cost of $70.00 per person ($40.00 for fellows, nurses and residents).
The Executive Office of the SUO manages registration for the SUO Winter Meeting. Please call the SUO office at (847) 264-5901 if you have any questions.
Educational Needs & Objectives
Evaluation of Quality of Activity
The educational quality of the meeting will be assessed with evaluation questionnaires to be filled out by the participants.
General Disclaimer of the Society of Urologic Oncology, Inc.
The statements and opinions contained in this program are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the Society of Urologic Oncology, Inc. The appearance of the advertisements is not a warranty, endorsement or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The content of this publication may contain discussion of off-label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. The Society of Urologic Oncology, Inc., disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.
CME Accreditation Statement
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Conflict Resolution Statement
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.
Special Assistance
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call (847) 264-5901 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.
Thank you to our 2010 Exhibitors
Endo Pharmaceuticals
GE Healthcare
Mitomics, Inc
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