BREAST CANCER AND THE ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH CENTERS
Fifth Annual Early Environmental Exposures Meeting
November 13 – 14, 2008
Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, AL
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Thursday, November 13, 2008 |
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| 7:00- | Continental Breakfast & Registration |
| 7:30-8:00 | Orientation for First Time Attendees info?
Conference Orientation and Introduction for 1st-time Advocate Attendees This meeting is designed to provide an overview & orientation to the BCERC 5th Annual Conference for 1st-time advocate attendees. An overview of the BCERC will be provided. Attendees will have an opportunity to walk through the conference schedule and discuss various highlights of the 2 days. There will be Question & Answer time specifically related to BCERC structure and conference schedule. |
| 8:00-8:40 | Welcome, Opening Remarks, Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
| 8:40-9:30 | Keynote Address: Breast Cancer and Environmental Factors – the Case of Exposures to Mixtures. [abstract]
Dr. Andreas Kortenkamp, University of London |
| Session I: Mammary Gland Biology, Puberty and Breast Cancer chairpersons: Dr. Jose Russo and Dr. Janet Osuch |
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| 9:30-10:00 | Models for Studying Breast Development and Stem Cells during Puberty. [abstract] |
| 10:00-10:30 | One-Carbon Metabolism, Epigenetics and Breast Cancer. [abstract] Dr. Jia Chen, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York |
| 10:30-10:45 | Break |
| 10:45-11:15 | Assessing the Effects of Potential Breast Carcinogens Using Cultured Human Mammary Epithelial Cells. [abstract] |
| 11:15-11:45 | Novel Progesterone-Regulated Genes in Mammary Cells: an Inflammatory Signature. [abstract] Dr. Richard Schwartz, Michigan State University |
| 12:00-1:15 | Lunch with the Experts |
Session II: Action of Environmental Chemicals on the Breast |
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| 1:30-2:00 | Early Exposure to Environmental Xenoestrogens Alter the Genomic Profile of the Mammary Gland. [abstract] Dr. Jose Russo, Fox Chase Cancer Center |
| 2:00-2:30 | Prenatal and Postnatal Exposures to Bisphenol A Alter the Mammary Proteome and Predispose for Chemically-induced Mammary Cancer in Rats. [abstract] Dr. Coral Lamartiniere, University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| 2:30-3:00 | Environmental Exposures and Breast Development in Urban Minority Girls. [abstract] Dr. Mary Wolff, Mount Sinai School of Medicine |
| 3:00-3:15 | Break |
| 3:15-3:45 | Peripubertal Sex Hormone Changes in Girls. [abstract] |
| 3:45-4:15 | Differential Effects of Peripubertal Exposure to Perfluorooctanoic Acid on Mammary Gland Development in C57Bl/6 and Balb/c Mouse Strains. [abstract] |
| 4:15-4:45 | Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Pubertal Maturation in Young Girls. [abstract] Dr. Susan Pinney, University of Cincinnati |
| 4:45-5:00 | Break |
| 5:00-6:00 | Mentoring Session chair: Ms. Donna Duncan |
| 6:00-7:30 |
Dinner |
| 7:30-9:30 | Poster Session with Dessert |
Friday, November 14 |
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| 7:00- | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
| Session III: Diet and Breast Cancer chairpersons: Dr. Robert Bornschein and Dr. Luz Claudio |
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| 8:00-8:10 | Opening Remarks |
| 8:10-8:50 | Conducting High Dimensional Science in Cancer Prevention – the Set Up, the Interpretation and the Translation. [abstract] Dr. Stephen Barnes, University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| 8:50-9:20 | The Influence of Macronutrient and Phytoestrogen Intake on Pubertal Status. [abstract] |
| 9:20-9:50 | Reforming Food Advertising and Marketing Practices in Response to Childhood Obesity Concerns. [abstract] |
| 9:50-10:00 | Break |
| 10:00-10:30 | Breast Model of Tumor Progression from Young to Old Age. [abstract] |
| 10:30-11:00 | Dietary Fatty Acids Induce Inflammation and Promote Tumor Susceptibility. [abstract] |
| 11:00-11:20 | Poster Awards – Dr. Irma Russo, Fox Chase Cancer Center |
| Session IV: Breast Cancer and Environment Round Table Discussion chairpersons: Dr. Mary-Helen Barcellos-Hoff and Ms. Carole Price |
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| 11:20-12:00 | BCERC Panel Discussion with the Audience |
| 12:00 | Closing Remarks Dr. Jose Russo, Fox Chase Cancer Center |