Welcome

on behalf of the program committee I would like to cordially invite you to attend the 16th AEK International Cancer Congress to be held in Düsseldorf from March 16 - 18, 2011.
AEK International Cancer Congresses are organized by the “Abteilung Experimentelle Krebsforschung” (AEK) within the German Cancer Society and provide an excellent opportunity for international scientific exchange on the highest level. On the one hand, renowned international scientists present and discuss latest data and future perspectives of different hot topics in cancer research such as 1. Tumor Inflammation and Immunology, 2. Tumor stem cells and Reprogramming, 3. Invasion and Metastasis, 4. Tumor metabolism, 5. Molecular Diagnostics and Targeted Therapy, 6. Oncogene Addiction, 7. Novel approaches to Therapy, 8. Carcinogenesis, Genome stability, DNA Damage and Repair, Epigenetics, and 9. Mouse models. On the other hand, two central poster sessions as well as plenary sessions including selected talks from abstract submissions will provide excellent platforms for all participants and young scientists in particular to present and discuss their own results.

As the AEK strongly encourages young scientists to attend this important meeting, travel bursaries for young researchers, selected from abstract submitters, are in the planning.
For the second time, the international congress will be jointly subsidized by the “Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft” and the Deutsche Krebshilfe. Therefore, the congress provides an excellent opportunity to introduce projects supported by the Deutsche Krebshilfe to the research community.

The congress venue is Heinrich-Heine University of Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf is not only an exciting congress city, but also a city with international flair, a broad cultural program, numerous museums and spectacular architecture.

Looking very much forward to welcoming you in Düsseldorf and
with best regards

Prof. Dr. Rainer Engers
Congress Chairman