Welcome to the European Association for Cancer Research
Connecting cancer researchers together
Goodbye Flat Biology: Advancing 3D-based Models for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery
Berlin, Germany : 10 - 13 November 2019
Introduction
Conference sold out
Please note that this conference is completely sold out, and we are unable to accept any more registrations.
Cancer development and spread involve complex processes that cannot be modelled for basic or translational science using conventional 2D cultures of tumour cells. Concerted multidisciplinary efforts to improve experimental systems have led to the emergence of novel approaches involving 3D culture formats and bioengineered materials that more accurately reflect the biochemical, spatial and mechanical properties of tumours in their tissue environment.
The 4th edition of this highly successful conference will focus on the latest advances in 3D-based cellular models and emerging topics in the areas of cell architecture, mechanobiology, the immune microenvironment, high level imaging and high-content analysis for cancer therapeutics. The conference format is designed to encourage networking in order to develop approaches that translate to outcomes.
Who should attend?
Faculty, postdocs, and trainees interested in the techniques and applications of 3D culture at the intersection of cancer biology, engineering, and drug development.
Industry scientists interested in identifying promising platforms for drug discovery and targets for novel therapies.
Topics to be covered
- Cell adhesion, migration and mechanics
- Imaging tumour invasion in 3D
- 3D in vitro systems for drug development and clinical applications
- Multicellular interactions and the immune microenvironment
Scientific Programme Committee
- Ellen Van Obberghen-Schilling University of Nice, France (Chair)
- Neil Carragher University of Edinburgh, UK
- Peter Friedl Radboud UMC / MD Anderson, Netherlands / USA
- Valerie Weaver UCSF, USA
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Key dates
Travel Grant application deadline:
09 September 2019
Abstract submission deadline:
09 September 2019
Registration deadline:
14 October 2019
"Goodbye Flat Biology is an insightful must-attend-event to everyone working in the field of advanced cell models or aspiring to do so."
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Venue
Harnack House, conference venue of the Max Planck Society.
