UW News

October 5, 2010

Media advisory: UW Medicine Tumor Vaccine Group holds open house, lab tours

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Want to learn more about cancer vaccine clinical trials, visit a UW Medicine lab, chat first-hand with doctors, researchers, staff and patients?


 


If you answered “yes,” to any of the above questions, please join us on Thursday, Oct. 14, for an open-house at our South Lake Union campus. UW Medicine scientists will discuss the latest research on cancer vaccines and provide updates on research projects taking place right here in Seattle.   



WHO: Dr. Mary “Nora” Disis, Tumor Vaccine Group founder; researchers Dr. Lupe Salazar and Dr. Hailing Lu, staff, patients, cancer advocacy group members



WHAT: Two sets of lab tours, presentations and a chance to talk with patients and researchers. Chat also with cancer advocacy group representatives from the Puget Sound area. UW Medicine scientists will discuss the latest research on cancer vaccines and provide updates on breast and ovarian cancer research projects taking place right here in Seattle. Learn what it takes to make clinical trials happen—from the patient and research perspective.


The event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Free parking is available on site and the UW Medicine research complex is close to several bus lines.


WHEN: Thursday, October 14, 2010 — 5 to 9 p.m.


WHERE: UW Medicine Research facility, 815 Mercer Street, Seattle, 98109


For updates and to learn more about the event, visit the Tumor Vaccine Group web site. Questions? Call 206.543.8557.