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Title of the talk: "Molecular studies of human lymphoma":

Date: 25 May 2007 (Friday)

Time: 4.00 to 5.00 p.m

Venue: Lecture Theatre, basement, Li Ka Shing Specialist Clinic, North Wing, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin

“The study and diagnosis of human lymphoma was revolutionised in the 1980’s by the definition of a range of immunohistological markers, and this provided the basis for the current classification of these disorders. However most of these markers were identified more than 15 years ago – what novel markers exist today and how can they be used to improve understanding/management of lymphoma.

One lymphoma category about which much remains to be learnt is Hodgkin’s disease, of which two subtypes exist. Recent data have shed light on these categories and in particular on the down-regulation of B cell-associated molecules. To what extent do epigenetic modifications account for these changes?”

Prof. David Y. Mason and Dr Teresa Marafioti both work in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Oxford. Prof. Mason is the Director of the Leukemia Research Fund Immunodiagnostics Unit and a pioneer in HLDA (Human Leucocyte Differentiation Antigen) research. Prof Mason has been involved in molecular studies of human lymphomas for many years, from the identification and production of numerous monoclonal antibodies (such as antibodies to CD3, CD19, CD20, CD45, CD79b, BCL2, ALK etc.) which are used worldwide, to the development of laboratory diagnostic methods including APAAP, double and triple immuno-labeling. Dr Marafioti specializes in micromanipulation/single-cell PCR, and has recently investigated the underlying genetic “causes” of lymphomas through molecular and immunobiological profiling of human lymphomas (e.g. by studying intracellular signaling molecules in normal and malignant lymphoid cells).

Registration fee details:
Full registration fee includes attendance for the whole meeting and refreshments during the conference.

Students/Trainees fee includes attendance for the whole meeting and refreshments during the conference. An accompanying letter confirming the status from the Supervisor is needed.

Best Poster Awards

Abstracts are invited for poster presentation with cash awards for the best posters. (sponsored by Pfizer)

Abstract deadline: 1st August 2007.

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Gala Dinner

Gala Dinner will be held at Hong Kong Jockey Club, Shatin on the evening of Saturday, 3rd November 2007.

Gala Dinner: US$35/ HK$250 per person

Hotel Accommodation

Hotel Accommodation can be booked through PC Tours & Travel, the congress official travel agent for this meeting. Please complete and return the Accommodation Reservation Form to Ms Candy Lo, PC Tours & Travel by email: pc@pctourshk.com or by fax (852) 2723 9044.

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Free shuttle bus service between conference venue and the following conference hotels is available. Please indicate in the Accommodation Reservation Form if you need shuttle bus service. Final Shuttle Bus schedule will be announced on web www.clo.cuhk.edu.hk/news.html two weeks before the meeting.

HOTEL LOCATION

The Kowloon Hotel
19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

New World Renaissance Hotel
22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Royal Park Hotel
8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Shatin

Regal Riverside Hotel
34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Shatin

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

Miss Jojo Lee
G07, Sir Y.K. Pao Centre for Cancer
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China

Fax: (852) 2632 5816
Email: conference2007@clo.cuhk.edu.hk