Media Advisory: California's Top Physicians and Researchers To Address
Proposition 29 and Efforts to Cure Cancer on Wednesday, May 30
May 18, 2012
WHAT:
"Tobacco, Proposition 29 and the War on Cancer," a symposium organized by Dr. Stephen B. Gruber, director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, featuring experts from California universities and a panel discussion on tobacco-related cancers.
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 30
Press briefing 11:00 a.m.
Symposium 12 noon – 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:
USC Health Sciences Campus
Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research Tower
Aresty Auditorium and Conference Center
1450 Biggy Street (corner of Eastlake Ave. and Biggy St.)
Los Angeles CA 90033
Members of the media may park on Biggy Street behind the Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research Tower.
WHO:
Dr. Stephen B. Gruber, director, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and symposium moderator
Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito, dean, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Dr. John Pierce, distinguished professor, family and preventive medicine, UC San Diego
Dr. Robert Jackler, Sewall Professor and chair, department of otolaryngology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Uttam Sinha, associate professor of otolaryngology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Jane Warner, president and CEO, American Lung Association in California
Charles G. Smith, American Cancer Society
Cancer patients and survivors
VISUALS:
Speakers, panel and faculty researchers discussing the war on cancer and personal experiences with smoking and cancer.
WHY:
On June 5, 2012, California voters will vote on Proposition 29, which adds $1 per pack to the cost of cigarettes to fund cancer research. With this initiative as a backdrop, Dr. Stephen B. Gruber is taking the opportunity to educate the public about tobacco-related cancers with this symposium. The event will feature updates on California's role in the "war on cancer" started more than 40 years ago, information on how the tobacco industry focuses marketing efforts on teenagers, and first-person stories from cancer patients who have survived the disease.
RSVPs are requested for members of the press and public who wish to attend the symposium. To register online, go to: www.usc.edu/esvp (code: TCR).
For media inquiries, please call (323) 442-2830.
Please note this event is open to the public.
Contact: Leslie Ridgeway at (323) 442-2823 or lridgewa@usc.edu.
"Tobacco, Proposition 29 and the War on Cancer," a symposium organized by Dr. Stephen B. Gruber, director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, featuring experts from California universities and a panel discussion on tobacco-related cancers.
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 30
Press briefing 11:00 a.m.
Symposium 12 noon – 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:
USC Health Sciences Campus
Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research Tower
Aresty Auditorium and Conference Center
1450 Biggy Street (corner of Eastlake Ave. and Biggy St.)
Los Angeles CA 90033
Members of the media may park on Biggy Street behind the Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research Tower.
WHO:
Dr. Stephen B. Gruber, director, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and symposium moderator
Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito, dean, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Dr. John Pierce, distinguished professor, family and preventive medicine, UC San Diego
Dr. Robert Jackler, Sewall Professor and chair, department of otolaryngology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Uttam Sinha, associate professor of otolaryngology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Jane Warner, president and CEO, American Lung Association in California
Charles G. Smith, American Cancer Society
Cancer patients and survivors
VISUALS:
Speakers, panel and faculty researchers discussing the war on cancer and personal experiences with smoking and cancer.
WHY:
On June 5, 2012, California voters will vote on Proposition 29, which adds $1 per pack to the cost of cigarettes to fund cancer research. With this initiative as a backdrop, Dr. Stephen B. Gruber is taking the opportunity to educate the public about tobacco-related cancers with this symposium. The event will feature updates on California's role in the "war on cancer" started more than 40 years ago, information on how the tobacco industry focuses marketing efforts on teenagers, and first-person stories from cancer patients who have survived the disease.
RSVPs are requested for members of the press and public who wish to attend the symposium. To register online, go to: www.usc.edu/esvp (code: TCR).
For media inquiries, please call (323) 442-2830.
Please note this event is open to the public.
Contact: Leslie Ridgeway at (323) 442-2823 or lridgewa@usc.edu.
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