News Story in the La Jolla Village News, February 12, 2004
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Benefit pairs public, scientists
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A party will unite the public with some of the top cancer researchers
in the nation Feb. 17 when the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center hosts
"Dinner with the Scientists." Coctails and dinner are scheduled from
6 to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave.
As a fund-raiser for the non-profit research institute, seats cost $150
per person or $1,200 for a table of eight. A renowned scientist will
sit in the ninth seat at each table.
The event's scheduled guest speaker is Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff, a pioneer
in the field of translational cancer research. Von Hoff, who runs the
biggest drug development program in the country, will address "New
Directions for Cancer Drug Development in the 21st Century." He has
helped create more than a dozen anticancer drugs approved by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration during his career. Von Hoff is currently
professor of medicine, molecular and cellular biology and pathology,
and director of the Arizona Cancer Center at the University of Arizona
in Tucson.
"This event offers an opportunity to mingle with some of the top cancer
researchers in the naiton and to hear from Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff,
an Entrepreneur, a scientist and a physician who leads the country
in the nmber of clinical trials," said Dr. Albert A. Deisseroth president
and chief executive of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. The center
is based in La Jolla at 1035 Altman Row.
To purchase tickets to the event call Laurie Sanderson, (858) 410-4211.
For more information about the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, visit www.skcc.org.
