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Published:  January 14, 2013

Cancer Research Summit

Cancer Research Summit

St. Luke’s Cancer Center’s first-ever Clinical Research Summit will feature current and upcoming research at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital; a round table discussion on the topic of integrated treatment modalities; the latest developments in surgical and medical oncology research and research support for the growing cancer program at St. Luke’s.

When: March 30, 2013

Where: The Denton A. Cooley Auditorium

Symposium Educational Objectives:

  • Identify current research approaches and techniques, as well as clinical trial opportunities available for cancer patients at St. Luke’s Cancer Center.
  • Recognize and describe the Cancer Center’s role in conducting clinical based research studies, as well as the needs for improved data collection standards.
  • Describe the projected outlook of a unified Cancer Center Model that offers a comprehensive portfolio of treatment opportunities through research and clinical trials, and that meets the requirements as set forth by the Commission on Cancer Clinical Trial Accrual Standard 1.9.

Credit Designation

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

An evaluation form sent via email will provide each participant with the opportunity to review the speakers and their presentations, to identify educational needs, and to comment on any perceived commercial or promotional bias in the presentation.

For more information or to register, contact 832-355-7960.


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