Cancer Causation by Infections October 28, 2010

Please join Duane Morris, Heidelberg Club International, Heidelberg Technology Park and the German American Business Association for a Seminar by 2008 Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen.

About 20 percent of global cancer incidences are caused by infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. Prof. zur Hausen's talk analyzes the discovery of these cancer causes and highlights epidemiological observations of additional infectious agents in specific human cancers. Emphasis will be placed on the role of papillomaviruses in human cancers and his research leading to the development of protective vaccines.

Prof. Dr. Harald zur Hausen is professor emeritus at the University of Heidelberg. From 1983 until 2003, he chaired the scientific advisory board of the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum) in Heidelberg. In 2008, Professor zur Hausen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his research on cancer of the cervix, and his discovery of the role of papillomaviruses in its cause.

5:30 to 6:30pm Registration and Reception
6:30 to 8:00pm Program
8:00 to 8:30pm Networking

Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.

Seating is extremely limited, please R.S.V.P. by Friday, October 22, 2010.

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