AYA CANCER INNOVATION AND RESEARCH AWARD

Presented by the Steven G. AYA Cancer Research Fund

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We are pleased to announce that The Steven G AYA Cancer Research Fund (SGAYA) will be presenting the AYA Cancer Innovation and Research Award again this year! This Award will be presented to the three top poster and/or oral abstract presenters in the areas of Basic Science, Translational Research and Clinical Research Category at the Critical Mass Conference held this year, November 12-14 in Denver, Colorado.

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The Steven GAYA Cancer Research Fund

AYA CANCER INNOVATION AND RESEARCH AWARD

• 1^ST PLACE $500
• 2^ND PLACE $300
• 3^RD PLACE $150

BASIC CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION:

• The type of Cancer being investigated is considered common among AYA’s (between the ages of 15 to 39 years).
  • a. Suggested Cancers to be considered (but not exclusive): Brain Tumors, Leukemia, Colorectal Cancer, Testis Cancer, Thyroid, Female Genital, Sarcoma, Melanoma, Lymphoma and Breast, Other.
  • b. Investigations involving basic science, translational research and clinical research / trials are welcome.
• The majority of clinical trial participants are ages 15-39 years.
• The research conclusions will inform AYA Cancer Best Practices.
• Your Name, Institution, Address, Telephone, Email.

You will need the following information for your abstract submission: some abstracts may be requested to give an oral presentation.

• Presentation Title
• Category (from above)
• Format:
  • Background
  • Method
  • Results
  • Conclusions
  • Contact information

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1. Overall presentation
   • Did the presenter tell a coherent story based on the findings?
2. Is the research hypothesis driven?
   • What rationales were used to pursue the line of research?
   • What conclusions were obtained through the research?
3. Was the study performed in a scientifically sound manner?
4. What were the challenges encountered while conducting this research?
5. What are the main conclusions? Are the conclusions supported by data presented in the poster?
6. What are the future directions?
   • Implications
   • Future Impact on the AYA Cancer World?

***To submit your abstract, click this link: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/21907925298970

Last day to submit abstracts is July 15, 2014

The awards will be announced on the final day of the conference (TBD).

The Steven G AYA Cancer Research Fund is pleased to be partners with Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance.

For more information please contact:
Angie Giallourakis, Ph.D.
angie@fightconquercure.com

WE WILL NOT REST UNTIL THERE IS A CURE!
FIGHT! CONQUER! CURE!!!

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