Hosted by Ryerson University, Canadian Dermatology Association, Klein Buendel, Inc.

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1 Hosted by Ryerson University, Canadian Dermatology Association, Klein Buendel, Inc. 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Toronto

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Contacts and Committees...3 Invitation from the Organizing Committee...4 Program at a Glance...5 Abstract Submissions...6 IMPORTANT DATES Call for Abstracts Opens:...July 1, 2017 Deadline for Submissions:...November 30, 2017 Notice of Decision:... January 15, 2018 Registration deadline for abstract presenters:... February 14, 2018 Hotel Reservation Deadline:...March 31, 2018 Conference Dates:... May1-4,

3 CONTACTS AND COMMITTEES CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT Annette McCunn Simply Eventful Management West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6H 1G7 E: T: F: ONLINE ABSTRACT MANAGER Bill Hallem CONFERENCE VENUE Ryerson University George Vari Engineering Building 245 Church Street, Toronto, ON CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE George Kapelos, Ryerson University, Canada Thomas Tenkate, Ryerson University, Canada Chantal Courchesne, Canadian Dermatology Association, Canada Suzanne Joyal, Canadian Dermatology Association, Canada Mary Buller, Klein Buendell, USA David Buller, Klein Buendell, USA Barbara Walkosz, Klein Buendell, USA SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS David Buller, Klein Buendel, Inc., USA Thomas Tenkate, Ryerson University, Canada 3

4 INVITATION FROM THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Organizing Committee for the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention, we invite abstracts for oral and poster presentations from behavioral, epidemiological, clinical, and environmental researchers, health education and promotion professionals, public health advocates, clinicians, and policymakers with a strong interest in population-based approaches to the prevention of skin cancer. The UV and Skin Cancer Prevention conference is the leading international meeting dedicated to the exchange of information to reduce the global burden of skin cancer. Previous conferences in Cophenhagen (2011), Berlin (2013), and Melbourne (2015) provided a unique scientific program blending research, practice, and new directions in skin cancer prevention. The Organizing Committee invites abstracts on the latest research findings and community and clinical programs on all topics related to population-based skin cancer prevention and especially on the following themes: UV exposure, skin cancer risk, and human health Vitamin D and sun protection Effective UV prevention strategies Indoor tanning trends and prevention Effective communication strategies in workplaces, schools, and communities Novel research methods and measures for skin cancer prevention Population-based screening for melanoma Costs related to skin cancer prevention Dissemination of evidence-based programs and practices Policy development and implementation Culture and social factors in skin cancer and its prevention Environmental planning and design for UV protection and skin cancer prevention Ryerson University, the Canadian Dermatology Association, and Klein Buendel, Inc. are extremely proud to host the 4th International Conference on UV and Skin Cancer Prevention in North America in Toronto on May 1-4, Please submit and abstract on your latest work and join your colleagues and global leaders in UV and skin cancer prevention in Toronto. We look forward to hosting you. Sincerely, David B. Buller PhD Thomas Tenkate DrPH 4

5 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE The Conference Organizing Committee is preparing a compelling scientific program for the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention. The program will include a keynote address, plenary sessions on expanding the boundaries of skin cancer prevention, and concurrent sessions and poster presentations on the latest research and programs in skin cancer prevention. Among the innovative topics to be covered are second generation audiences for skin cancer prevention, impact of culture, climate change and environmental design on skin cancer prevention, new methods in geospatial modeling, measurement analysis of big data for skin cancer prevention, screening of high-risk and general populations for skin cancer, scale-up of evidence-based skin cancer prevention programs, and economic analysis and policy development in skin cancer prevention. Social events are planned to complement the scientific program and poster sessions allowing informal discussions and networking. Tuesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 2 Thursday, May 3 Friday, May 4 Preconference Workshops (TBD) 8:00am 5:00 pm Welcome Introductions 8:30-9:00 am Plenary Session 3 8:30-10:00 am Plenary Session 5 8:30-10:00 am Conference Keynote 9:00-10:00 am Morning Break 10-10:30 am Morning Break 10-10:30 am Morning Break 10-10:30 am Plenary Session 1 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Session 2A & 2B & 2C 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Session 4A & 4B & 4C 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Lunch and Poster Session 1 12:00-1:30 pm Lunch and Poster Session 3 12:00 1:30 pm Closing Conference Session/Public Session 12:00-1:00 pm Concurrent Sessions 1A & 1B & 1C 1:30-3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions 3A & 3B & 3C 1:30-3:00 pm Afternoon Break 3:00-3:30 pm Afternoon Break 3:00-3:30 pm Plenary Session 2 3:30-5:00 pm Plenary Session 4 3:30-5:00 pm Welcome Reception 5:00-7:00 pm Poster Session 2 Wine & Cheese 5:00-6:00 pm Conference Dinner 6:00-10:00 pm 5

6 ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS The 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention invites abstract submissions from behavioral, epidemiological, clinical, and environmental researchers, health education and promotion professionals, public health advocates, clinicians, members of the environmental planning and design communities and policymakers with a strong interest in population-based approaches to the prevention of skin cancer. Abstract submissions will be accepted in online format beginning in July Note: A conflict of interest disclosure is mandatory for all presenters at the time of abstract submission. A condition of acceptance is that the presenting author must register for the conference. Confirmation of registration must be received by February 14, 2018 in order for the abstract to be accepted and included in the Final Program. ABSTRACT FORMAT Abstract submissions will be reviewed for either oral or poster presentation. When submitting an abstract, you will have a choice to select your preference for: Oral presentation* Poster presentation *Note, Those selecting an oral presentation will be asked if they will accept a poster presentation if an oral presentation is not available.. Three poster sessions are planned during the conference as indicated in the conference schedule. ABSTRACT TOPICS All abstracts submitted should address one of the conference topics for inclusion in the program. When submitting an abstract, please select the topic that your abstract applies to from the list below. 1. UV exposure, skin cancer risk, and human health 2. Vitamin D and sun protection 3. Effective UV prevention strategies 4. Indoor tanning trends and prevention 5. Effective communication strategies in workplaces, schools, and communities; 6. Novel research methods and measures for skin cancer prevention 7. Population-based screening for melanoma 8. Dermatology/pediatric dermatology 9. Costs related to skin cancer prevention 10. Dissemination of evidence-based programs and practices 11. Policy development and implementation 12. Culture and social factors in skin cancer and its prevention 13. Environmental design, policy, UV and skin cancer prevention Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, November 30, 2017 Notice of adjudication will be provided by Thursday, January 15, Initial correspondence will be addressed to the submitting author. Unless requested otherwise, after acceptance, correspondence will then be directed to the designated presenting author. Full presentation guidelines will be sent in February A condition of acceptance is that the presenter must register for the conference by February 14, 2018, in order for the abstract to be included in the Final Program. 6

7 PERMISSION TO PUBLISH Please be advised that authors grant exclusive license to the Conference for any reproduction as it sees fit. Submission of your abstract and acceptance to present constitutes your consent to publication. SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT ONLINE Abstracts will only be accepted via the online submission system at: uvandskincancer.com Abstracts sent via or mail will not be accepted. An acknowledgement of receipt of your submission(s) will be sent automatically to the submitting author by upon completion of the online submission. Abstracts must be prepared in English. Prior to adjudication, abstracts that are submitted online allow the presenter to modify their submission(s) until the closing date of November 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm PST. Those abstracts selected for poster or oral presentations will be reproduced exactly as submitted and substitutions will not be permitted. Be sure to proofread your abstract very carefully before submitting. ABSTRACT GUIDELINES Limit your abstracts to no more than 300 words of text (not including title, authors, and affiliations). Do not include graphics, images or tables in your abstract. Each abstract should (where appropriate) be structured into the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. Methods 3. Results 4. Conclusions LEARNING OBJECTIVES Please include between 3 and 5 brief learning objectives for your proposed presentation. The learning objectives are not included in the 300 word abstract limit. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE A conflict of interest disclosure is mandatory for all presenters at the time of abstract submission. Disclosures should identify all commercial relationships, financial or otherwise, in the last two years regardless of whether or not they relate to the topic presented. These disclosures must be meaningful by indicating the type(s) of relationship that has (have) taken place. This may include, but not limited to, the following: Advisory Board Board of Directors Clinical Trials Investigator Consultant Employee Founder Gifts or In-kind Compensation Grants Honoraria Patent Inventor / Holder Shareholder Speaker Bureau Website / Publications 7

8 GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION Visit the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention website at for the latest updates on scheduled events. HOST CITY Join your colleagues in Canada s largest city, and the fourth-largest in North America. Toronto is a global business, entertainment and tourism hub, famous for its progressiveness and diversity. For information and everything Toronto has to offer, visit Tourism Toronto at HOTEL AND CONFERENCE LOCATION Preferred group hotel rates have been secured at the following venues. We advise you to book your accommodation early, as May is a very busy time in Toronto and we anticipate selling out of the hotel blocks. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes and are based on single/double occupancy. If you prefer to call directly to reserve your accommodation, please advise the reservation agent that you are with the UV & Skin Cancer Prevention Conference in order to access the preferred group rates. Pantages Hotel Distance to conference venue: 10 minute walk $185 single/double rate Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, the 4-Star Pantages Hotel is steps away from the best shopping, dining and entertainment the city has to offer. Rooms are mini-suites and include hi-speed wifi, in-room Keurig coffee, and complimentary access to fitness centre. Credit card required to guarantee room booking. To book this hotel, call directly and mention 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention Conference: ext. 1 Or toll free: Or via reservations@silverhotelgroup.com (subject line: Pantages Hotel booking for 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention) Pantages Hotel booking conditions: all individual reservations must be guaranteed by credit card in the amount of one-night room and tax. Reservations may be cancelled only by calling the hotel directly and obtaining a cancellation number from a Reservations Agent. Any reservation which fails to materialize and has not been cancelled a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival will be charged one night s room and tax to the credit card provided or any deposits submitted will be forfeited. Bond Hotel Distance to conference venue: 7 minute walk $175 single/double rate Rooms with 3 beds available call hotel directly for availability Recently refreshed, the Bond Hotel s trendy accommodations boast contemporary designs, vibrant colors, gleaming hardwood floors, plush bedding, and versatile options from comfortable standard rooms to spacious, Europeaninspired suites. This modern Toronto hotel also offers in-room amenities such as wireless high-speed Internet, spainspired bathrooms, and LCD televisions. Credit card required to guarantee room booking. 8

9 To book this hotel, call directly and mention 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention Conference: Or toll free: Or via (subject line: Bond Hotel booking for 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention) Bond Hotel booking conditions: guests are responsible for their own charges at the time of reserving. Each guest will be required to provide a one-night room and tax deposit, which is refundable up until 24 hours prior to arrival. Massey College Residence Distance to conference venue: minute public transit or 40 minute walk Massey College is a residence-style accommodation affiliated with University of Toronto. Facility has shared bath (1 bath per 3 rooms). Check-in start date is May 2. $ per night single occupancy (rates not confirmed until early 2018)* *rate includes taxes and breakfast Massey College is a residence-style accommodation affiliated with University of Toronto. Residents rooms are located in fives houses facing onto a central quadrangle. Single bedrooms have adjacent private study and shared bathroom with one or two other residents. All rooms have basic furnishings, including desk, coffee table, bookshelves, chest of drawers, wardrobe and a single bed. Linens are included and cleaning service is provided. Breakfast is included with rate. Check-in start date no earlier than Wednesday, May 2nd. One night deposit is required to confirm booking. Bookings for Massey College must be made before March 31, To book Massey College: A Massey College Residence Form will be available for download shortly. If you have any questions, please contact registration@uvandskincancer2018.org. HOUSING ALERT Beware! Conference sponsors and registered participants may be targeted by SCAM companies pretending to be representatives of the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention. These companies pretend to offer Conference Housing Services during the conference dates at lower rates than advertised above. Please note, the Conference Committee and its official agent Simply Eventful Management do not solicit hotel reservations directly to sponsors or delegates. Sponsors and delegates must contact the hotels directly (either via their online booking link or by telephone) in order to access the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention group rates. DO NOT provide your credit card, personal information, or any details of your hotel reservation. If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Secretariat, at or by at secretariat@uvandskincancer2018.org Conference Secretariat: Simply Eventful Management West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G7 T: F: Abstract submission inquiries: abstract@uvandskincancer2018.org General Inquiries: secretariat@uvandskincancer2018.org Registration Inquiries: registration@uvandskincancer2018.org 9