The 2014 Chicago Regional Conference on Malignant Mesothelioma is a one-day event geared to patients and family members, covering a variety of topics related to mesothelioma and presented by local and regional area experts. The conference is a collaborative effort between the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and The University of Chicago Medicine.
The conference is geared towards patients (newly diagnosed or those looking to learn about second-line and beyond treatment options), caregivers, family members, general health practitioners, and anyone wishing to learn more about mesothelioma. Topics of discussion include imaging, genetics, surgery, chemotherapy, novel treatments, stem cells, immunotherapy, and resources for patients and families.
The location of the conference is the Palmer House Hilton at 17 E Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603. The event will begin at 9:30am and commence with a cocktail reception at 5pm. The registration cost is $25, and includes breakfast and lunch.
More information and registration is available at curemeso.org/chicago.
The Meso Foundation is also the host of an annual symposium, taking place in March of every year in the Washington, DC area, and another regional conference in Philadelphia in September.
