UCLA & Kaiser Permanente team up to host 5th Annual Brain Tumor Conference March 18th & 19th, 2005
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Neuro-Oncology Program & Southern California Kaiser Permanente Neuro-Oncology are teaming up to host the 5th Annual Brain Tumor Conference March 18th & 19th, 2005. This conference aims to connect brain cancer patients, survivors and family members with leading experts in the fields of Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, Nutrition, Genetics, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology, Neuropathology and Medical Informatics.
Westwood, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Neuro-Oncology Program & Southern California Kaiser Permanente Neuro-Oncology are teaming up to host the 5th Annual Brain Tumor Conference March 18th & 19th, 2005.
This conference aims to connect brain cancer patients, survivors and family members with leading experts in the fields of Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, Nutrition, Genetics, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology, Neuropathology and Medical Informatics.
The FREE two day conference will offer participants the opportunity to hear leading healthcare professionals speak about the latest treatments for brain tumors, how brain tumors work and issues related to quality of life, nutrition and mental health. Through this conference, the Neuro-Oncology Programs will promote the sharing of information and experiences between brain tumor survivors, their families, friends and health care professionals.
The meeting will be held March 18th & 19th, 2005 on the UCLA campus at Bradley International Hall.
The conference is FREE and pre-registration is required. Early registration is encouraged as conference space and materials are limited. Conference Participants may register securely online and view updated conference schedule and events by visiting http://www.neurooncology.ucla.edu
Professionals scheduled to speak include:
| | - Cheryl Abe, LCSW
- Laura Carrillo
- Timothy Cloughesy, M.D. Director of UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program
- Donald Becker, M.D. UCLA Neuro-Surgery
- Linda Liau, M.D., UCLA Neuro-Surgery
- Jennifer Fenton, Esq.
- Judith Ford, M.D., Ph.D, UCLA Radiation-Oncology
- Richard Green, M.D. Director of Kaiser Permanente (Los Angeles) Neuro-Oncology
- Melinda Guttry PT UCLA
- Shawn Herz, MSG, MFT
- Pam Hoff, LCSW UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Tom Kaleita, Ph.D. UCLA Psychiatry
- Carolyn Katzin, MS, CNS
- Albert Lai, M.D., Ph.D. UCLA Neuro-Oncology
- Paul Mischel, M.D. UCLA Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- Evan Ross, LAc
- Sheila Stinnett UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Visit http://www.neurooncology.ucla.edu for updated conference schedule and events.
Event held at:
UCLA Campus at Bradley International Hall
417 Charles E. Young Dr. West
Los Angeles CA 90095
(Located near the corner of Gayley Avenue & Strathmore Drive.)
Parking is available at lot 8 for $7. For more information, inquire at the parking kiosk on Westwood Plaza (south of Strathmore Drive).
All Information content hearof is designed for educational purposes only and is not for the purpose of rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. Any specific questions you may have regarding an individual's medical condition should be directed to the individual's primary care physician or other attending physician. In addition, if you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.
2005 UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program
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