NCI Blue Ribbon Panel Report Anniversary: Reflections, Progress, and Potential of the Cancer Moonshot – Sept. 9

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Blue Ribbon Panel Report Anniversary: Reflections, Progress, and Potential of the Cancer Moonshot Date: Thursday, September 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. During this Cancer Moonshot Seminar Series virtual event, the Co-Chairs and Members of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Blue Ribbon Panel (BRP) and NCI Director, Dr. Ned Sharpless, will reflect back on the recommendations of the BRP, share updates on the progress of the Cancer Moonshot, and discuss future directions and potential for Cancer Moonshot Initiatives. Register for this virtual event at https://events.cancer.gov/cm/seminarseries/registration. The community can submit questions prior to the Blue Ribbon Panel Report Anniversary Event, using this web form. Agenda 12:00-12:01 p.m. Seminar logistics and orientation (Dr. Alan Hutson, Principal Investigator of the IOTN and DRSN Coordinating Center). 12:01-12:05 p.m. Brief overview of the virtual event and introduction of the panelists (Dr. Leah Mechanic, NCI Program Director). Panelists Presentations 12:05-12:10 p.m. History and Vision of the BRP Report: Background and Goals (Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee, Co-Chair of the BRP). 12:10-12:15 p.m. History and Vision of the BRP Report: Recommendations for Research (Dr. Tyler Jacks, Co-Chair of the BRP). 12:15-12:20 p.m. The Cross-Cutting Theme of Health Disparities for the Cancer Moonshot (Dr. Elena Martinez, Member of the BRP). 12:20-12:25 p.m. Progress of the Cancer Moonshot (Dr. Dinah Singer, Co-Chair of the BRP). 12:25-12:30 p.m. Future Directions for the Cancer Moonshot (Dr. Norman Sharpless, NCI Director). 12:30-1:00 p.m. Q&A Panel Discussion about the Cancer Moonshot (Moderator: Dr. Leah Mechanic) Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Dr. Claire McCarthy in the NCI Division of Cancer Biology, claire.mccarthy@nih.gov, 240-276-6018 and/or the Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339). Such requests should be made at least two business days before the event.

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