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The Translational Research Cancer Centers Consortium (TRCCC) mission is to gain a greater understanding of the interactions between the immune system and cancer in the setting of biologic therapy of cancer.

TRCCC News 

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Develops Cancer Vaccine
(January 24, 2012) The Center for Immunotherapy at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), a TRCCC member, has launched a phase I clinical research study of a dendritic cell vaccine designed to both eradicate cancer cells and prevent disease relapse. Developed at RPCI, the NY-ESO-1 dendritic cell vaccine will be manufactured in the Institute’s new Therapeutic Cell Production Facility using a unique FDA-approved process — making RPCI the first research facility in the U.S. to use a custom-made barrier isolator for vaccine cell production, and the first in the world to use this system in an approved, government-regulated study. Read More.

Annual Meeting News

Advocate Sessions Added
To include the important voice of the patient community, participation by survivor advocates is encouraged. Advocate registration fee is $75 and includes access to all sessions, a private Wednesday evening welcome and a Friday panel/roundtable discussion. Please click here for more information on the role of advocates in this meeting. If you would like to register as an avocate participate, click here.

Meeting Agenda Available for 15th Annual Meeting
The theme for the 2012 TRCCC Annual Meeting is "Cancer Vaccine and Immune Regulation". The meeting offers up to 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). The entire schedule for the meeting is available online, including session times and presentations. You can also download the meeting flyer and agenda. The meeting begins on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and ends on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. This three day conference offers a variety of sessions on cancer vaccine development and regulation brought to you from the leaders in oncology and immunology.  You can register online by clicking on the Register button below.

Key Dates for 2012 Annual Meeting
Dates:	Events & Deadlines
November 21, 2011	TRCCC Annual Meeting early bird registration open
January 20, 2012	Abstract submission deadline
January 22, 2012	TRCCC special rate for Seven Springs Mountain Resort ends
January 27, 2012	Reduced-rate early meeting registration ends
February 22, 2012	Start of Annual Meeting On site Annual Meeting registration available