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1 SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES APRIL 18-22, 2015 PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA AACR.ORG

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Why Support? Benefits of Supporting AACR Annual Meeting 4 Media Relations and Conference Publicity 6 Spotlight on Clinical Trials 8 Registrant Demographics 9 Key Contacts 10 General Information about 2015 Support Opportunities Continuing Medical Education What does the AACR do? 12 Scientific Programs Opening Plenary Session Additional Plenary Sessions Presidential Address Major Symposia Recent Advances in Organ Site Research Recent Advances in Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Prevention Recent Advances in Epidemiology and Prevention Research Minisymposia Forums on Hot Topics in Cancer Research Professional Advancement Series Special Symposia on New Drugs on the Horizon Scientist-Survivor Program Poster Sessions and Late-Breaking Poster Sessions Meet-the-Expert Sessions Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops NextGen Stars 26 Print and Electronic Publications Program and Proceedings Print Editions Program and Proceedings Online Edition Daily Pocket Calendar Education Book 30 Programs for Special Constituencies Travel Awards Program for Scholars-in-Training Associate Member Resource and Career Center Programs for Minorities in Cancer Research Programs for Women in Cancer Research Undergraduate Program: Careers in Cancer Research Networking Hubs 36 Key Meeting Elements Annual Meeting Conference Bag Internet Café AACR Membership Center Registration Area Shuttle Bus Service Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair 44 Social Events Annual Reception President s Reception Incoming President s Reception Awards Reception AACR Sustaining Membership 47 Annual Meeting 2014 Supporters and Exhibitors AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

3 Please join us At the AACR Annual Meeting 2015 The Premier Educational and Networking Event for the Global Cancer Research Community On behalf of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the oldest and largest cancer research organization in the world, we invite you to participate in the AACR Annual Meeting 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is the world s preeminent event featuring the latest and most exciting discoveries in cancer research. This forum provides a unique opportunity for members of the worldwide cancer research community to discover, interact, and collaborate. The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. Join us in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from April 18-22, 2015 to meet with over 18,000 scientists and other cancer professionals from around the world. AACR Annual Meeting attendees are laboratory scientists and clinical investigators specializing in all aspects of cancer research including experimental therapeutics, molecular targeted therapies, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, immunology and immunotherapy, tumor biology, virology, toxicology, prevention, and clinical and translational research. BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 1

4 WHY SUPPORT? Target highly influential decision makers and opinion leaders. Interact face to face with cancer research professionals from across the U.S. and around the world. Build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace. Demonstrate your organization s support of life-saving cancer research. Benefits of Supporting AACR Annual Meeting Access to over 18,500 registrants. Complimentary scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting. Opportunity to rent the pre-or-post registration list. Distinctive on-site signage displayed throughout the Convention Center. Signage outside session halls and at key events. Recognition in the Annual Meeting Program. Acknowledgement on the Annual Meeting website. Donors interested in supporting the AACR Annual Meeting or other AACR conferences should contact Iain Mitchell, at , ext. 388 or by at iain.mitchell@aacr.org. 2 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

5 DID YOU KNOW? More than 18,500 participants from 74 countries attended the Annual Meeting 2014 BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 3

6 MEDIA RELATIONS AND CONFERENCE PUBLICITY The AACR is the authoritative voice and resource for cancer research. At the 2014 Annual Meeting, the AACR press program generated coverage from top-tier media outlets, including Time, CBS News, CNN, NBC Nightly News, FoxNews.com, Reuters, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, Bloomberg, Huffington Post, PBS, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer (and scores of other large city newspapers) and hundreds of local TV stations nationally. The meeting was covered globally, including media stories in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. If your company is presenting data at the meeting, the AACR will consider your research for the official press program or allow you to place your news release in the press room. We invite you to coordinate your media efforts with our Communications and Public Relations Department. For more information about media opportunities, please contact 4 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

7 MEDIA FACTS FROM THE 2014 ANNUAL MEETING 6 PRESS EVENTS 42 NEWS RELEASES 152 REGISTERED REPORTERS MORE THAN1000 MEDIA CLIPS 389PARTICIPANTS THE FIRST-EVER ABC NEWS TWITTER CHAT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 5

8 SPOTLIGHT ON CLINICAL RESEARCH 66 3 TRIALS IN 21 3 TRIALS IN CLINICAL TRIALS POSTER SESSIONS CLINICAL TRIALS MINISYMPOSIA Submit Your Clinical Trials Abstracts to the AACR Annual Meeting 2015 Become a part of our growing science-based clinical research program at the Annual Meeting and help us showcase how research continues to transform lives. Why Submit? Numerous oral presentation opportunities. Unique presentation opportunities. Four Clinical Trials Symposia offer companion presentations explaining the science behind the presented trials. 16 TRIALS PRESENTED 4CLINICAL TRIALS SYMPOSIA EACH FEATURING COMPANION PRESENTATIONS ON THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE TRIALS No restrictions on presenters as long as the presentation is CME-compliant. A plethora of poster presentation possibilities. Potential national media coverage through the extensive AACR press program. What to Submit Submit any: Phase clinical trial abstract (I, II, III, or any combination) Promising ongoing trials or unique trial designs that have not yet yielded results can be submitted to the Clinical Trials in Progress category (CT08). For clinical trials information, please see the Call for Abstracts. When to Submit Submit your abstract(s) by Wednesday, December 3, If your data will not be ready until after this date, submit your completed abstract or a placeholder abstract by Tuesday, January 27, Final results and conclusions for placeholder abstracts are due by Friday, February 27, AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

9 PFIZER S PALBOCICLIB AND THE PALOMA-1/TRIO-18 TRIAL FEATURED IN THE OPENING PLENARY SESSION 104 CLINICAL TRIALS PRESENTED EXAMPLES OF CLINICAL TRIALS NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 7

10 REGISTRANT DEMOGRAPHICS Professional Attendee History Countries 2014 San Diego, CA 16, Washington, DC 15, Chicago, IL 12, Orlando, FL 11, Washington, DC 12, Denver, CO 10,282 Professional Degrees Scientific Research Focus Work Setting Primary Field of Research 8 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

11 KEY CONTACTS American Association for Cancer Research 615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Support Opportunities Iain Mitchell Assistant Director, Corporate Relations Phone: , ext Krista Romanowski Senior Administrative Coordinator, AACR Foundation Phone: , ext Exhibits Lisa A. McGlashen, CEM Senior Exhibits Manager Phone: , ext Belinda A. Twumasi Exhibits Associate Phone: , ext Media Relations Jeremy Moore Assistant Director, Science Communications Phone: , ext Continuing Medical Education (CME) Ronald Arthur Senior Manager, Office of CME Phone: , ext Abstract Information Peggy Pickels Senior Program Administrator Phone: , ext Abstract Deadline: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Marketing Paul Driscoll Senior Director, Marketing and Creative Services Phone: , ext Mailing Lists Valerie Morris Associate Director, Marketing Phone: , ext Advertising Sales Michael Perlowitz, Pharmaceutical Media Inc. (PMI) National Accounts Manager 30 East 33rd Street New York, New York Phone: (Sales Office); (Direct) Fax: The scientific content was great. Basic, translational, and clinical topics were all strong scientifically, and these three areas were balanced. BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 9

12 GENERAL INFORMATION The Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is your opportunity to reach the international cancer research community directly during the largest and most important gathering of cancer researchers in the world. The 2015 AACR Annual Meeting provides special opportunities to support world-class cancer research, education, and training. Support of the AACR Annual Meeting identifies your commitment to oncology, to cutting-edge cancer science and medicine, and to AACR s leadership role in the ongoing fight to prevent and cure this disease. Special activities and events described in this brochure provide ideal venues for companies to interact one-on-one with key clients and potential customers. We urge you to join our growing community of Annual Meeting Supporters for A detailed listing of the 2015 Scientific Sessions, by category, will also be available on our website, to facilitate your selection of session opportunities. Please consult this list and consider sessions that address your product pipeline and priorities. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Educational portions of the Annual Meeting are designated as Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities. AACR requires that commercial entities that support these activities comply with the Standards of Commercial Support of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Throughout this brochure, the words CME-designated appear wherever these requirements may apply to a scientific program or educational session. For questions on CME-designated sessions, contact Ronald Arthur, Senior Manager, Office of CME at AACR at , ext. 206 accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. To that end, the AACR: Currently publishes a portfolio of highly ranked peer-reviewed journals that present leading research articles: Cancer Discovery, Cancer Research; Clinical Cancer Research; Molecular Cancer Therapeutics; Molecular Cancer Research; Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention; Cancer Prevention Research, and our newest journal, Cancer Immunology Research. Our scientific breadth and excellence continue to attract the premier researchers in the field, and we are proud to note that the AACR journals rank in the top 25 percent of oncology journals with regard to Impact Factor in the Journal Citation Report (2012). Publishes Cancer Today, the authoritative resource for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers who are seeking information and inspiration as they or their loved ones face diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer. Convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 18,000 participants from the cancer research community. Offers workshops, fellowships, and grants for early-career investigators and investigators-in-training. Collaborates with cancer survivors, raises public awareness of the progress in and cause for hope in cancer research, and advocates for strong federal research funding. What does the AACR do? The AACR is the oldest and largest scientific organization in the world focused on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its reputation for scientific breadth and excellence attract the premier researchers in the field. The programs and services of the AACR foster the exchange of knowledge and new ideas among scientists dedicated to cancer research, provide training opportunities for the next generation of cancer researchers, and increase public understanding of cancer. The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; 10 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

13 DID YOU KNOW? At the Annual Meeting 2014, 5,930 proffered papers were presented in 209 poster sessions and 31 minisymposia. BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 11

14 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS ABOUT IMAGE: Induced PDL1 expression in the tumor microenvironment can be abrogated with neutralizing antibodies against IFN. In the B16 model, TLR4/7/8 agonists-formulated tumor vaccine increased antitumor CTL response that correlated with increased tumor infiltrating T cells and increased PDL1 expression in the tumor microenvironment. Cancer Research, August 1, (16). 12 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

15 Opening Plenary Session The 2015 Opening Plenary Session is the opening scientific highlight of the AACR Annual Meeting. A panel of distinguished speakers will launch the 2015 Annual Meeting with talks that reflect not only the extraordinary progress to date, but also an expert look to the future of cancer research. The Opening Plenary Session is expected to attract the largest audience of any session during the 2015 Annual Meeting. CME-designated Lead Supporter $50,000 Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage outside the program hall Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Additional Plenary Sessions The 2015 Annual Meeting will feature three (3) additional Plenary Sessions. Each session will present world-renowned invited speakers to provide state-of-the-art updates on scientific issues of interest to a wide spectrum of investigators covering a range of topics in basic, clinical, translational, and prevention research. The Plenary Sessions are scheduled so that individual registrants can attend a session on each morning of the Annual Meeting. CME-designated Lead Supporter $50,000 Supporter $25,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Supporters (single session) will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 13

16 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS 2015 Presidential Address The AACR is proud of its long illustrious history of scientific excellence and leadership in all fields of cancer research from laboratory research to translational and clinical research, leading to cancer prevention. This legacy is represented by the Association s Presidents over many decades. In 2015, Dr. Carlos Arteaga will join the distinguished roster of AACR Presidents who have addressed Annual Meeting participants with insightful Presidential lectures on the latest developments in the field. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage outside the program hall Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Major Symposia The 2015 Annual Meeting will feature more than forty (40) Major Symposia. Each Major Symposium presents world-renowned invited speakers who provide state-of-the-art updates on scientific issues of interest to a wide spectrum of investigators. Major Symposia are scheduled so that individual registrants can attend as many as seven different Symposia during the Annual Meeting. They cover a range of topics in basic, clinical, translational, and prevention research. CME-designated Lead Supporter $100,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive six (6) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website 14 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

17 ABOUT IMAGE: Lymphatic vessels are present throughout most organs, including the skin, as shown in the cover image, and have been considered primarily to provide transport functions for tissue fluid balance and cell exit from peripheral tissues. Cancer Immunology Research, August (8). BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 15

18 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS Recent Advances in Organ Site Research The 2015 Annual Meeting will feature nineteen (19) Recent Advances in Organ Site Research sessions which provide a state-of-the-art overview of research being conducted on individual organ sites and will emphasize new findings in basic, translational, and clinical science as well as prevention research. Each presentation will encompass the status of current research in each area as well as the newest directions and the challenges that lie ahead. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website Recent Advances in Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Prevention The 2015 Annual Meeting will feature fourteen (14) Recent Advances in Diagnostics Therapeutics and Prevention sessions which provide a state of the art overview of research being conducted in diagnostic therapeutics and prevention. Each presentation will encompass the status of current research in each area as well as the newest direction that lies ahead. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website 16 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

19 Recent Advances in Epidemiology and Prevention Research The 2015 Annual Meeting will feature six (6) Recent Advances in Epidemiology and Prevention Research sessions which provide a state of the art overview of research being conducted in diagnostic therapeutics and prevention. Each presentation will encompass the status of current research in each area as well as the newest direction that lies ahead. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website Minisymposia Minisymposia provide a unique opportunity to hear presentations based on proffered papers on highly focused aspects of basic, clinical, translational, and cancer prevention research submitted by leading scientists and young investigators. Up to 8 presenters in each Minisymposium make 15 minute oral presentations. The 2015 Annual Meeting will feature at least 30 Minisymposia. All sessions allow time for questions and answers. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 17

20 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS ABOUT IMAGE: The image shows immunofluorescence image of PIM1 and PLK1 from DU145 cells (PIM1, green; PLK1, red). Immunofluorescence staining shows co-localization of endogenous PIM1 and PLK1 at centrosome (yellow) but not in kinetochore. Clinical Cancer Research, June 15, (16). 18 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

21 Forums on Hot Topics in Cancer Research At least ten (10) Forums will provide opportunities for meeting attendees to discuss an array of hot topics related to cancer research. Invited speakers offer divergent perspectives, and audience interaction with presenters is highly encouraged. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website Professional Advancement Series Professional Advancement Series sessions at the AACR Annual Meeting offer advice on building critical career development skills. Most of these sessions are open to all early-career scientists attending the meeting. They feature leading AACR scientists as speakers and roundtable leaders, offering opportunities for early-career scientists to learn, network, and be mentored. Past programs have included sessions on scientific publishing, research careers for clinical fellows, setting up a laboratory, and communication skills. Non-CME Lead Supporter $100,000 Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program Lead Supporters will receive six (6) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage outside the program hall Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 19

22 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS Special Symposia on New Drugs on the Horizon The 2015 Annual Meeting will feature two important Special Symposia on New Drugs on the Horizon. These symposia will provide the first disclosure of the chemistry and biology of promising new small molecules that are nearing or have recently advanced into clinical trials. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage outside the program hall Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Scientist Survivor Program The AACR Scientist Survivor Program (SSP) is a unique program designed to build bridges and unity among the leaders of the scientific, cancer survivor, and patient advocacy communities. Through this program, survivor and patient advocates are able to develop a stronger understanding of cancer research and related issues, keep abreast of recent advances in drug development and be exposed to the dedication of cancer scientists. Scientists gain a more personal understanding of cancer s impact on patients and their loved ones, are exposed to the key concerns of advocates, and the vital role that advocates play in supporting cancer research. Non-CME Lead Supporter $50,000 Lead Supporters will receive recognition in materials distributed to participating survivor and patient advocates and scientists Lead Supporters will receive one (1) delegate as an observer to the entire program Lead Supporters will receive invitations for up to three (3) delegates to opening events and the closing luncheon signage outside the program hall Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website 20 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

23 ABOUT IMAGE: STAT3 and NF- B signaling pathways are often simultaneously activated in neoplastic cells and play important roles in tumorigenesis and drug sensitivity. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, August (8). BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 21

24 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS ABOUT IMAGE: Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a nonmalignant lesion of the breast with the potential to progress to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Cancer Prevention Research, June (8). 22 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

25 Poster Sessions At the 2015 Annual Meeting, more than 6,000 poster presentations will be given during six blocks of Poster Sessions. These sprawling, vibrant Poster Sessions bring the breadth of science fully to life on the floor of the Meeting. Poster Sessions last for four hours and provide attendees with access to a wealth of information never before published or discussed in public, covering a wide range of topics from all disciplines relating to cancer research. Presenting scientists are available for two hours for one-on-one and small group discussions of their research. Non-CME Lead Supporter $100,000 Supporter $25,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program Lead Supporters will receive six (6) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Supporters (single session) will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website Late-Breaking Poster Sessions Late-Breaking Abstracts feature research results obtained after the regular December 3rd deadline for abstract submission. This assures that information presented at the Annual Meeting is up-to-the-minute. The Late-Breaking Poster Sessions may include as many as 300 or more posters over four days. Non-CME Lead Supporter $25,000 Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage outside the program hall Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 23

26 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS Meet-the-Expert Sessions These one-hour sessions are organized and presented by experts in selected research areas. Meet-the-Expert sessions are scheduled each day throughout the Annual Meeting. Each presentation includes a synthesis of recent advances in the field and time for a lively discussion. More than 50 Meet-the-Expert Sessions will be available in These sessions are open to all registrants. CME-designated Lead Supporter $50,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops We anticipate convening more than 50 Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops to provide overviews of important areas of cancer research for investigators who are not necessarily experts in these fields. Many of these Methods Workshops will introduce cancer researchers to important new laboratory techniques and emerging technological issues in the field. CME-designated Lead Supporter $50,000 Supporter $5,000 (single session) Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting All Supporters will receive recognition on signage outside the program hall All Supporters will receive recognition on All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website 24 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

27 NextGen Stars The NextGen Stars program provides an exciting opportunity to increase the visibility of early-career scientists at the large AACR Annual Meeting and to support the professional development and advancement of those selected to speak. This program debuted in 2014 with five AACR NextGen Stars giving short talks in major sessions. As a supporter of this invaluable AACR initiative, your organization will help provide an important resource to early-career scientists, while aligning your organization s goodwill with this exciting opportunity. CME-designated Lead Supporter $25,000 Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage outside the program hall Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 25

28 HEADING PRINT AND 1 ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS Program and Proceedings The Program and Proceedings of the AACR Annual Meeting is the essential tool for meeting registrants and cancer researchers worldwide. It serves as a key reference of emerging cancer science and medicine throughout the year. To facilitate worldwide distribution and access to this important body of knowledge, AACR publishes three versions or formats: print edition, online, and CD-ROM. Program and Proceedings - Print Editions The print Proceedings Book (containing nearly 6,000 abstracts) will be distributed to all attendees upon request. The Program lists all scheduling information for the most important cancer meeting of the year. Both are indexed for easy reference. Proceedings Book CME-designated Lead Supporter $50,000 Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage throughout the convention center Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Program Book Non-CME Lead Supporter $50,000 Program and Proceedings - Online Edition The 2015 Online Program and Proceedings edition will be available to audiences prior to the Annual Meeting and beyond via the AACR website. The online edition is issued to the public in two segments: 1) Five weeks prior to the Meeting, the 2015 Online Program and Proceedings edition will be launched with an itinerary planner, 2) After the close of the Annual Meeting, the meeting abstracts will be posted as an online-only supplement to the AACR journal Cancer Research ( CME-designated Lead Supporter $50,000 Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Lead Supporters will receive recognition with on-screen acknowledgment for 12 months signage throughout the convention center Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage throughout the convention center Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website 26 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

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30 PRINT AND ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS Daily Pocket Calendar In a scientific congress as complex as the AACR Annual Meeting, it is helpful for attendees to have a synopsis of the program to efficiently plan their time during the meeting. The Daily Pocket Calendar provides a convenient tool, outlining all key sessions, locations, and maps of the Convention Center. Registrants are readily able to confirm the time and place of Award Lectures, Major Symposia, Forums, Recent Advances Sessions, Poster Sessions, and much more. Attendees at past Annual Meetings have applauded this user-friendly publication. Non-CME Lead Supporter $50,000 Education Book The Education Book will be a major publication produced for the 2015 AACR Annual Meeting. The Book will include state-of-the-art overviews of critical research areas submitted by speakers in the Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops. The 2015 AACR Education Book will be available online after the meeting at This permanent online archive is fully searchable and includes cross-journal hyperlinking to referenced articles when available. Non-CME Lead Supporter $100,000 Lead Supporters will receive recognition with corporate logo on back of Daily Pocket Calendar Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage throughout the convention center Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program the back cover of the Education Book Lead Supporters will receive six (6) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage throughout the convention center Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website 28 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

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32 PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL CONSTITUENCIES 30 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

33 Travel Awards Program for Scholars-in-Training With the support of our funding partners, AACR has provided more than 6,500 travel grants to presenters of meritorious abstracts who are pre-doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, or physicians-in-training. AACR Scholar-in-Training Awards assure that young researchers have the opportunity to present their work before the international research community and participate fully in this most important cancer research meeting in the world. Non-CME Supporter $5,000 Supporters will have their organization s name incorporated into award title (e.g., Avon-AACR International Scholars-in-Training Awards ) Supporters will receive a special listing of your awardees in the Annual Meeting Program Supporters will receive recognition at a special reception honoring awardees Supporters will receive recognition on Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website Associate Member Resource and Career Center This Center serves the over 5,000 graduate students, medical students and residents, and postdoctoral and clinical fellows attending the Annual Meeting. The Associate Member Resource and Career Center provides a space for early career scientists at the Annual Meeting to meet with friends, connect with colleagues, plan their time at the Meeting, learn about funding and fellowship opportunities, and participate in informal peer-to-peer networking sessions on a variety of topics. Non-CME Lead Supporter $25,000 signage in the Career Center Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 31

34 PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL CONSTITUENCIES Minorities in Cancer Research AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) is committed to meeting the professional needs and advancing the careers of minority scientists. Guided by the MICR Council, the group works diligently to increase diversity in the cancer research field by fostering participation, visibility, and recognition of minority scientists and by promoting the discussions of health disparities among minority and underserved populations as they relate to cancer. 10th AACR-MICR Jane Cooke Wright Lectureship The AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research Jane Cooke Wright Lectureship was first presented in The Lectureship is intended to give recognition to an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of minority investigators in cancer research. CME-designated AACR-MICR Jane Cooke Wright Lectureship $15,000 30th AACR Minority Scholar Award in Cancer Research Program The AACR is extremely pleased to commemorate 30 years of supporting the education, training, and professional advancement of early-career minority scientists through the AACR Minority Scholar Award in Cancer Research Program. Since the Program was established in 1985, more than 1,000 young minority scientists have received travel grants, mentoring, and professional guidance through the AACR Minority Scholar Awards Program. The AACR welcomes support commitments to the AACR Minority Scholar Awards Fund. Non-CME AACR Minority Scholar Awards $10,000 to $50,000 18th Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Awards Faculty members at Minority-Serving Institutions are invited to apply for awards to participate in the AACR Annual Meeting. The purposes of this award program are to increase the scientific knowledge base of faculty members at Minority-Serving Institutions, to encourage them in their research, and to assist in inspiring their students to pursue careers in cancer research. AACR and the AACR Foundation welcome support commitments to the AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Awards Fund. Non-CME AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Awards $10,000 to $50,000 MICR Professional Advancement Session This exciting Professional Advancement Session provides a forum in which students, postdoctoral candidates, and junior faculty discuss important career development issues and survival skills with leading senior scientists. This event includes mentored roundtable discussions facilitated by senior researchers from a variety of sectors in the cancer community. The MICR Professional Advancement Session is vital to early-career scientists in helping them maximize their potential and achieve their career goals. Non-CME MICR Professional Advancement Session Supporter Scholar Awards $15,000 Other MICR Support Opportunities Non-CME MICR Forum $10,000 MICR Scientific Symposium $10,000 MICR Town Meeting $5,000 MICR Networking and Resource Center $10,000 All supporters will receive recognition in materials distributed to MICR members at the Annual Meeting All supporters will receive recognition on MICR s website All supporters will receive invitations for Supporter representatives to program events Supporters will receive recognition on signage throughout the convention center Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website 32 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

35 Women in Cancer Research The AACR-Women in Cancer Research (WICR) is a membership body within AACR that is open to all AACR members who support its mission. WICR fosters the professional developments and achievements of women in the field of cancer research by developing programs and services within AACR to advance the careers of women in the cancer field. 18th AACR-WICR Charlotte Friend Memorial Lectureship The AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend Memorial Lectureship is presented to an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of women in science. Non-CME AACR-WICR Charlotte Friend Memorial Lectureship $15,000 AACR Women Scholar Award in Cancer Research Program AACR-Women in Cancer Research Awards are available to scientist-in-training (graduate students, medical students and residents, clinical fellows or equivalent, and postdoctoral fellows) who are first authors on abstracts submitted for presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting. Awardees also are expected to be WICR members. This Award program provides a travel grant to defray a portion of the cost of participating in the Annual Meeting. Non-CME AACR Women Scholar Awards Supporter $10,000 to $50,000 WICR Professional Advancement Sessions Women seeking to build career management skills and expand networks attend the WICR Professional Advancement Sessions, during the AACR Annual Meeting With input and participation from distinguished professionals, this session is designed to: Provide a forum for investigators to acquire skills and techniques to enhance their careers, through lectures, panel discussions, and small group workshops; Provide opportunities for young researchers to interact with role models, learn communication techniques, build presentation skills, and gain tools to maximize their potential; and Empower the next generation of women researchers to achieve their career goals. Non-CME WICR Professional Advancement Session Supporter $10,000 Other WICR Support Opportunities Non-CME Nursing Mother s Suite $5,000 WICR Resource Center $10,000 All supporters will receive recognition in materials distributed to WICR members All supporters will receive recognition on WICR s website All supporters will receive invitations for Supporter representatives to program events Supporters will receive recognition on signage throughout the convention center Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 33

36 PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL CONSTITUENCIES Undergraduate Program: Careers in Cancer Research AACR-Thomas J. Bardos Science Education Awards for Undergraduate Students Outreach to undergraduate students includes Scholar Awards to promising undergraduate students in their junior and senior years to support their attendance at two successive AACR Annual Meetings. These outstanding science majors meet with senior scientific mentors, attend selected sessions, participate in feedback discussions, and present posters in special sessions. Scholar Awards help defray transportation, housing, and subsistence costs while attending the Meeting each year. Ongoing support between the first and second Annual Meeting encourages AACR Undergraduate Scholars to remain active in the network, which connects them with peers and scientific mentors around the globe. Support opportunities range from $3,000 to $15,000 The undergraduate award is $1,500 per year for 2 years. 10th Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition AACR s commitment to undergraduate students is demonstrated through its development of the Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition to address educational pathways, discuss various careers in the field of cancer research, and provide students with an opportunity to compete for prizes while presenting their research during our Annual Meeting. The Poster Competition offers first, second, and third place financial prizes to students with exceptional poster presentations. Lead Supporter $10,000 Supporter $2,500 Other Undergraduate Support Opportunities Non-CME Meet-the-Mentor: Undergraduate Focus $2,500 All supporters will receive recognition in materials distributed to Undergraduate Students and their mentors All supporters will receive the opportunity to meet and greet student participants All supporters will receive invitations to all program events for distribution to their representatives signage throughout the convention center Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website All supporters will receive recognition in materials distributed to Undergraduate Students and their mentors All supporters will receive the opportunity to meet and greet student participants Actual prizes may be given; donations are welcome for prizes (ideas such as laptops, iphones, ipods, and gift cards), etc. All Supporters will receive recognition on signage throughout the convention center All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website 34 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

37 High School Science Education Program - A Unique Opportunity for Philadelphia Students You can help young people make educational choices that will affect their eventual career direction. AACR s outreach to science students of high school age utilizes the Annual Meeting as a vehicle for informing students about the role of cancer research in the fight against cancer and the opportunities for a fulfilling life in science and research. Students hear lectures tailored to their age group, visit the Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall with investigators as their guides and role models, and have opportunities to talk in small group settings with renowned scientists about a future in science and the importance of making appropriate course choices and educational plans now. Lead Supporter $40,000 Supporter $2,500 All supporters will receive recognition in materials distributed to students and teachers All supporters will receive the opportunity to meet and greet student participants All supporters will receive invitations to all program events for distribution to their representatives Networking Hubs After the very successful addition of the AACR Networking Hubs to the program in 2014, this event will once again be offered as a can t miss opportunity for young investigators attending the Annual Meeting. The Hubs will target several rapidly advancing areas of research. There will be no formal program, but participants will have the opportunity to network with potential colleagues and collaborators working in their areas of research. This group will also be joined by some of the most respected investigators in the cancer research community. Lead Supporter $25,000 Lead Supporter will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting signage throughout the convention center Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website All Supporters will receive recognition on signage throughout the convention center All Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program All Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 35

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39 Conference Bag The AACR welcomes the contribution of a supporting organization to produce an appropriate carry-all bag for use by Annual Meeting attendees. Lead Supporter $100,000 Lead Supporters will receive recognition with corporate logo on Conference Bag Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Internet Café (Electronic Information Center) The Internet Café provides instant access to the external world via the Internet, allowing attendees to be in contact with colleagues or their offices while at the meeting. Attendees will have the ability to process or search the Internet from terminals strategically placed throughout the Convention Center. The Café is professionally staffed throughout the meeting and extended hours assure efficient and reliable access. Lead Supporter $30,000 Lead Supporters will have company name and logo on the screen saver of every terminal Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program signage in the Café Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program Lead Supporters will receive recognition on the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 37

40 KEY MEETING ELEMENTS AACR Membership Center The AACR Membership Center provides a place where members can obtain information regarding their membership, join one or more membership groups within AACR, update contact information, pay annual dues, and become familiar with new membership services. The Membership Center provides a great opportunity for international attendees to network and collaborate. Nonmembers are also encouraged to visit the Membership Center to submit an application for membership at specially reduced rates for future meetings. Lead Supporter $25,000 Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Registration Area The center of activity throughout the Annual Meeting, the Registration Area is the one spot through which all attendees must pass during the Meeting. This is the site of registration for late registrants, badge and materials pick-up for advance registrants, information kiosks, membership services, and many other services required by attendees. This is one of the liveliest areas of the Meeting in terms of people and personnel. Supporters of the registration facility will contribute to an efficient operation and a more enjoyable meeting experience for all attendees. Lead Supporter $25,000 Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program signage in the Registration Area Lead Supporter will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website 38 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

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43 Shuttle Bus Service Reliable transportation between hotels and meeting venues is essential to enable registrants to attend early morning scientific sessions and evening receptions. This is especially important in Philadelphia given the number and location of the hotels that will house the anticipated 18,000 attendees. Extended hours and frequency of operation will provide added flexibility to meet the demands of an increasingly complex schedule. Lead Supporter $50,000 shuttle televisions (static recognition) in all equipped shuttle buses Lead Supporters will receive a full-page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program Lead Supporters will receive four (4) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 41

44 KEY MEETING ELEMENTS 2015 Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair The AACR Annual Meeting 2015 will host the eighth Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair. The Career Fair provides members and nonmembers, alike, with the opportunity to explore professional career opportunities in the cancer research community. The Career Fair is a unique opportunity for job-seekers and companies to connect with each other. With AACR s unparalleled professional attendee profile (14% MD, 10% MD/PhDs, and 54% PhDs), you can be sure you will reach the right audience to meet your company s recruitment goals. The Annual Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to meet and interview basic, translational, and prevention researchers, clinicians, and epidemiologists. Bronze Event Sponsorship $5,500 Custom benefits include a 10 x 10 single in-line booth, prominent signage in the areas of registration, Career Fair and the CancerCareer.org Center; 1/2 page color ad in the 2015 Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Directory Career Directory, access to interview room with reservations through Wednesday, April 22, 2015, fifteen (15) free job postings on CancerCareers.org Center s Job Board for four (4) months, company/institution s leaderboard banner ads on CancerCareers.org website job board for three (3) months and one (1) free job posting ad in one issue of any of AACR s eight Scientific Journals. Gold Event Sponsorship $10,000 Custom benefits include a double booth (10 x 20 ), priority booth placement; prominent signage in the areas of registration, Career Fair and the CancerCareer.org Center; full-page color ad in the 2015 Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Directory; use of private interview room through Wednesday, April 22, 2015; unlimited free job postings on CancerCareers.org throughout 2015; company/institution s leaderboard and tower banner ads on CancerCareers.org website for six (6) months; and three (3) free job postings in any three out of eight AACR Scientific Journals. Silver Event Sponsorship $7,500 Custom benefits include a 10 x 10 corner booth, optional booth placement, prominent signage in the areas of registration, Career Fair and the CancerCareer.org Center; 1/2 page color ad in 2015 Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Directory Career Directory, use of private interview room through Wednesday, April 22, 2015, up to twenty (20) free job postings on CancerCareers.org Center s Job Board for six (6) months, company/institution s leaderboard banner ads on CancerCareers.org website for four (4) months and two (2) free job postings in any one of eight AACR Scientific Journals. 42 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

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46 SOCIAL EVENTS Annual Reception All Annual Meeting registrants are invited to attend the Annual Reception on Sunday evening, April 19, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Grand Hall. Complimentary light refreshments will be served, and a live band will provide music for dancing. On Sunday evening, shuttle buses will run between all AACR hotels where busing is provided during the day and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Shuttle schedules will be posted in each hotel. Each registrant will receive a voucher for a complimentary beverage at the Annual Reception with his/her registration materials. Lead Supporter $25,000 signage at the reception Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website President s Reception The President s Reception honors the AACR President, Dr. Carlos Arteaga, and gives him the opportunity to talk briefly about his year as President and to thank Dr. Foti; Dr. Lewis Cantley, the Annual Meeting 2015 Program Chair; all the members of the Annual Meeting 2015 Program Committee; Dr. Charles Sawyers, the outgoing Past-President; all the outgoing Board Members; and Annual Meeting sponsors. Lead Supporter $15,000 signage at the reception Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website 44 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

47 Incoming President s Receptions The Incoming President s Reception honors the new AACR President, Dr. Jose Baselga, and gives him the opportunity to thank his predecessor, Dr. Carlos Arteaga; the 2015 Program Chair, Dr. Lewis Cantley; and the 2016 Program Chair. Lead Supporter $10,000 signage at the reception Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website Awards Reception This elegant reception will honor all Major Awardees at the Annual Meeting and will feature brief speeches from each of the awardees and the award sponsors. Lead Supporter $25,000 signage at the reception Lead Supporters will receive two (2) scientific registrations to the Annual Meeting Lead Supporters will receive recognition in the Annual Meeting Program the Annual Meeting website BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 45

48 2015 AACR SUSTAINING MEMBERS Why Become a Sustaining Member? A Mutually Beneficial Partnership Now more than ever before, successful commercial and non-profit organizations are pursuing opportunities to develop mutually beneficial partnerships and other collaborative relationships. Since 1993, the AACR has been proud to serve the needs of its corporate supporters with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Sustaining Membership Program. The Sustaining Membership Program of the AACR offers an extraordinary opportunity to affiliate with AACR s prestigious scientific programs and with the record of scientific distinction and excellence achieved by the associations 34,000 member researchers worldwide. Sustaining Membership in AACR demonstrates an organization s commitment to cancer research and provides invaluable visibility within the international biomedical research community. Progress in cancer research depends on the rapid exchange of scientific information among laboratory and clinical researchers. Since 1907, AACR has fostered groundbreaking investigations in cancer throughout the world by providing scientists with the most important forums for the presentation of their research. Through its outstanding scientific meetings and scholarly journals, and a host of other programs, AACR continues to play a pivotal role in facilitating scientific advancement and accelerating progress against cancer. Help Foster Cancer Research Corporations and institutions choosing Sustaining Membership enjoy enhanced opportunities for interaction with AACR s individual scientists, as well as an array of practical membership benefits. More importantly, Sustaining Members become associated with the good name and high standards of AACR and its work to foster cancer research. With your membership you will receive: Complimentary Annual Meeting or Special Conference registrations Appointment of at least one corporate delegate to the AACR-Industry Roundtable Recognition on AACR s website with you company logo and link to your website Special AACR Annual Meeting Benefits Include: Ability to submit your company s abstract for presentation Recognition in the Annual Meeting Program Recognition on signs and banners in the Annual Meeting Convention Center venue Points toward preferential location of your booth at the Annual Meeting Exhibit Invitations to a private reception in honor of all Sustaining Members Invitations to the Presidents Dinner Use of corporate logo in acknowledgements, as appropriate To find out more about increasing your visibility to conference attendees and AACR members throughout the year and to gain additional points for preferred booth assignment at the Annual Meeting, contact Iain Mitchell, Assistant Director, Corporate Relations at , ext. 388 or via ian.mitchell@aacr.org. 46 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

49 2014 ANNUAL MEETING SUPPORTERS AND EXHIBITORS The AACR would also like thank all of the Exhibitors and meeting supporters from the AACR Annual Meeting D Biomatrix 3DHISTECH AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships AACRcentral AACR Publications Abbvie Abcam AbD Serotec Abgent ABS Inc. ACEA Biosciences Inc. ACES Pharma inc Acris Antibodies Active Motif Acumenta Biotech Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. Adipogen Corporation Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. Advanced Targeting Systems Affymetrix Agilent Technologies AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR) Alex s Lemonade Stand Foundation Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Co AllCells, LLC Alliance Pharma, Inc. Almac ALPER BIOTECH, LLC Alpinion US Inc AltheaDx ALZET Osmotic Pumps/DURECT Corp. AmbioPharm, Inc. Ambry Genetics American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists American Cancer Society American Institute for Cancer Research American Peptide Company, Inc. American Society for Cell Biology American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) American Society of Hematology Amgen amsbio AntiCancer Inc. Aperio Aplegen, Inc ApoCell Appistry Applied Biophysics, Inc. Aptuit Arbor Assays Argenta Arraystar Inc. Ash Stevens, Inc. Assay Biotechnology Company, Inc. Astellas Pharmaceuticals Asterand Inc. AstraZeneca Asuragen ATCC Atlas Antibodies AB Aushon BioSystems, Inc. AvanSci Bio Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc. Aviva Systems Biology Corporation Axeq Technologies, Inc. Bangs Laboratories, Inc. Bayer HealthCare BD Biosciences Beckman Coulter Genomics Beckman Coulter, Inc. Bentham Science Publishers, LTD Bertin Corp Best Medical Bethyl Laboratories, Inc. BGI Tech BigC: Dino-Lite Scopes Bio Options, Inc Bio Serv Biobase BioChain BioCision LLC Biocompare Biocytogen, LLC Biodesix Inc. BioDiscovery Inc. BioDot Inc BioInVision BioLegend Bioline USA BioMed Central Biopticon Corporation BiOptix Bio-Rad Laboratories Bioreclamation BioScale, Inc. Bioscan Biosearch Technologies Inc. BioSpace Biospace Lab BioSpherix, Ltd. Bio-Synthesis, Inc. BioTechniques Biotium, Inc. BioTox Sciences BMJ Open (BMJ Group) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Boreal Genomics Boster Immunoleader BrandTech Scientific, Inc. Bristol-Myers Squibb Brooks Life Science Systems. Bruker Biospin BTX Harvard Apparatus Bulldog Bio Cambridge Consultants Cambridge Healthtech Institute Cancer Science Capital Biosciences, Inc. Caprion Proteome Inc Caris Life Sciences Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC CarnaBio USA Cayman Chemical Company Cedarlane Celgene Corporation Cell Press Cell Signaling Technology Cell Technology, Inc Cellecta, Inc. Cellectis bioresearch Inc Cellendes GmbH Celprogen, Inc Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR), Johns Hopkins University Champions Oncology, Inc. Charles River Chemglass Life Sciences ChemoMetec A/S Chimerigen ChromoTek Cisbio, US Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute Clontech, A Takara Bio Company Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meetings & Courses Program Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Compendia Bioscience Complete Genomics, Inc. Computype Conversant Bio Cooperative Human Tissue Network Corning Incorporated Covaris Inc Coy Laboratory Products CPC Scientific Creatv Microtech, Inc. Crown Bioscience, Inc. Cureline, Inc Custom Biogenic Systems Cytocell Ltd/Rainbow Scientific Cytoskeleton, Inc. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. De Novo Software, Inc. DeNovix Inc. DeNovo Sciences, Inc. Diagenode Inc Digital Science DiscoveRx Corporation DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) DNASTAR, Inc. Dojindo Molecular Technologies, Inc. Dove Medical Press, Ltd. Drug Discovery News DVS Sciences, Inc. Dyets, Inc. ECCO - the European CanCer Organisation EdgeBio Eisai Inc. Eli Lilly and Company elife Sciences Publications, Ltd Elsevier Pharma Embi Tec EMD Millipore Endocrine-Related Cancer Endra Inc. Enzo Life Sciences, Inc. EpigenDx Epigentek Epistem Ltd. Epitomics - an Abcam Company Esco Technologies, Inc. Essen BioScience Essential Pharmaceuticals Eureka Therapeutics, Inc. European Association for Cancer Research Exiqon, Inc Expedeon Expression Analysis Faculty of 1000 FASEB Fibercell Systems, Inc. Flagship Biosciences Fluidigm Corporation Fluxion Biosciences FMC BioPolymer/NovaMatrix Formulatrix, Inc. ForteBio - A Division of Pall Life Sciences Freezerworks Full Moon BioSystems, Inc. Funakoshi Co. Ltd. Garland Science GBI Labs GE Healthcare GENE TOOLS, LLC GeneCopoeia, Inc. Genemed Biotechnologies Inc. Genentech GeneTex Genetic Alliance Future Annual Meetings 2016 April April 1-5 New Orleans, LA Washington, DC BRINGING CANCER DISCOVERIES TO PATIENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES 47

50 2014 ANNUAL MEETING SUPPORTERS AND EXHIBITORS Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News GENEWIZ, Inc. GenHunter Corporation GenomeWeb GenPath Oncology GenScript USA Inc. GenWay Biotech, Inc. Gilead Sciences GlaxoSmithKline Hamamatsu Corp. HAMILTON ROBOTICS Harlan Laboratories Hashimoto Electronic Industry Co., Ltd Hilltop Lab Animals, Inc. Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. Horizon Discovery HTG Molecular Human Metabolome Technologies America Hypoxygen ibidi, LLC IDEXX RADIL Bioresearch Illumina, Inc. IMGENEX Corporation INC Research INDEC Biosystems Indivumed GmbH ingenious Targeting Laboratory Ingenuity Systems, Inc. Innovative Cell Technologies, Inc. Inostics InQ Biosciences Corp. InSphero AG IntegenX Inc. Integra Biosciences Integral Molecular Integrated DNA Technologies IntelliCyt Corporation International Agency for Research on Cancer/World Health Organization ithera Medical Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc. Janssen Pharmaceutical Research and Development, L.L.C. Jazz Pharmaceuticals Johns Hopkins Technology Transfer JoVE, Journal of Visualized Experiments Jung Woo F&B Kem-En-Tec Diagnostics/Rainbow Scientific, Inc. Kidney Cancer Association Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation KIYATEC Inc. Kuraray Co., Ltd. LABCAT LabCorp Clinical Trials Labroots, Inc. LC Sciences Leica Biosystems LGC Genomics/Kbioscience LiCONiC US, Inc. LI-COR Biosciences Life Technologies Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Wolters Kluwer Health LKT Laboratories, Inc. Logos Biosystems, Inc. Lonza Ludl Electronic Products Ltd Luminex Corporation Mabtech MagBio Genomics Maine Manufacturing, LLC Mayflower Bioscience MBL International MD Anderson Cancer Center Mediso USA Merck Meso Scale Discovery Metabolon, Inc. Metanomics Health MetaSystems Millennium Pharmaceuticals Miltenyi Biotec GmbH Mirus Bio LLC Molecular Devices, LLC Molecular Imaging Inc. Molecular Response MP Biomedicals MPI Research MR Solutions Ltd. MVE Chart Myriad RBM, Inc. NanoSight NanoString Technologies, Inc. National Cancer Institute National Disease Research Interchange Nature Publishing Group Navitar, Inc. ndd Medical Technologies New England Biolabs, Inc. New Scientist Jobs Nexcelom Bioscience Next Advance, Inc. Nikon Instruments Inc. NOF AMERICA CORPORATION Norgen Biotek Corp. Nova Biostorage Plus, LLC Novalix Novartis Oncology Novus Biologicals, Inc. NuAire Inc. NuGEN Technologies Ocular Melanoma Foundation Olympus America Inc. On the Avenue Marketing Oncodesign Oncotest GmbH OriGene Otogenetics Oxford Biomedical Research Oxford Gene Technology Inc Oxford Optronix Ltd. Oxford University Press PANAGENE Inc. Panasonic Healthcare Company of North America Partek Incorporated PeproTech, Inc. PerkinElmer Pfizer, Inc. Pharmatest Services Ltd PhosphoSolutions Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Platypus Technologies PLOS Polypeptide Group Polyplus-Transfection PreAnalytix Precision Antibody PRO Scientific Inc. Promega Corp. PromoCell GmbH ProQinase GmbH ProSci Incorporated Prostate Cancer Biorepository Network ProteinSimple Proteintech Group Inc. Proteogenex Pubget QIAGEN, Inc. R & D Systems RainDance Technologies Rainin Instrument LLC Randox Laboratories Ltd RayBiotech, Inc. Reaction Biology Reinnervate Ltd Remi Research Diets, Inc. Roboz Surgical Instrument Co. Roche Rockefeller University Press Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. Rosetta Genomics Rubicon Genomics, Inc. SA Instruments, Inc. Sarstedt, Inc. Sartorius Science/AAAS ScienCell Research Laboratories Scientific Industries, Inc. SCIVAX USA, INC. SCYNEXIS SDIX Seahorse Bioscience Seattle Genetics, Inc. SelectScience SensoPath Technologies, Inc Sequenom, Inc. Shanghai ChemPartner Co. Ltd. Shanghai Medicilon Inc. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Siemens Healthcare, Molecular Imaging Group Sigma Life Science SignalChem Signalway Antibody LLC Silicon Biosystems, Inc. Sino Biological Inc. Sirion Biotech GmbH Sofia Bio Sofie Biosciences Somark Innovations Inc Sony Biotechnology Inc. Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (STI) Southern Research SouthernBiotech Spectral Instruments Imaging Spring Bioscience Springer SRI International St. Baldrick s Foundation St. Jude Children s Research Hospital STEMCELL Technologies, Inc. Stratedigm, Inc. Streck StressMarq Biosciences Studylog Systems Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. SurModics IVD Susan G. Komen for the Cure Syd Labs, Inc System Biosciences (SBI) Taconic Taylor Wharton Teva Oncology The Angiogenesis Foundation The Baker Company The Jackson Laboratory The Methodist Hospital Research Institute - Methodist Academy The Scientist Theradex Thermo Scientific Thomson Reuters Tissuegnostics Tocris Bioscience Toray Industries, Inc. Transgenomic, Inc. TransMed Systems transomic technologies, inc. Transparent Inc. Tree Star Inc. Trevigen, Inc. Trianja Technologies USA Mitchell Cancer Institute USA Scientific, Inc. Uscn Life Science, Inc UVP LLC Vector Laboratories,Inc Veridex LLC VisualSonics.com vivopharm LLC VWR WaferGen Biosystems Wako Laboratory Chemicals Wheaton Wiley-Blackwell WIN Consortium World Health Organization Press XENTECH Xstrahl Ltd Zalicus, Inc ZenBio, Inc Zymo Research Corp. 48 AACR ANNUAL MEETING 2015

51 Why Exhibit at the AACR Annual Meeting? Target highly influential decision makers and opinion leaders Interact face to face with cancer research professionals from across the U.S. and around the world Build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace Expand your prospect base Strengthen existing customer relationships Introduce new products and services Generate new sales leads Give product demonstrations Conduct market research For information on exhibiting, please contact the AACR Exhibits Team at exhibits@aacr.org or visit the Exhibit Show pages of the AACR website. Benefits to AACR Exhibitors Access to over 15,000 professional attendees; over 18,000 registrants Five (5) complimentary exhibitor booth personnel registrations per 10 x10 booth. Additional badges available at $75 each. One (1) complimentary educational session passes per 10 x10 booth. Opportunity to purchase Exhibit Hall Only Guest Passes for you to provide to your current and potential customers to visit your booth Opportunity to rent the pre-or-post registration list Listing in the AACR Annual Meeting Mobile App. This complimentary listing directs attendees to your booth. Listing in the AACR Exhibitor Directory distributed to all attendees on-site (provided application, final payment, and company listing are submitted prior to January 19, 2015) Advertising opportunities in AACR Exhibitor Directory Complimentary Coffee Breaks during Exhibit Hours Enhanced Refreshment Breaks placed throughout the Exhibit Hall to increase traffic Attendee services in the exhibits that will drive traffic such as Internet cafes, food courts, and AACRcentral. Opportunity to rent an Exhibitor Meeting Room for your meeting needs. Opportunity to hold a presentation at the Exhibitor Spotlight Theater, which is promoted by AACR in the Exhibitor Directory, Program Book, Social Media alerts, and signage. Companies also receive complimentary registration list to help promote their presentation. Representation by the Exhibitor Advisory Committee Subscription to the Monthly Exhibitor e-bulletin, which contains helpful tips, resources, and reminders. Opportunity to participate in Explore!, our newest traffic builder.