17th meeting of the European Association for Cancer Research in Granada, Spain, 8–11 June 2002

Abstract

The 17th Meeting of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), held in the spectacular Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos in association with ASEICA, the Spanish Association for Cancer Research, attracted almost 700 delegates. This excellent modern facility was a perfect counterpoint to the beautiful old Alhambra, Granada's most famous landmark. The Conference Chairman, J.C. Lacal and Scientific Co-Chairs E. Olah and R. Rosell, together with the Scientific Organising Committee and the able FECS Secretariat, produced a packed and varied programme. Plenary Sessions were combined with parallel Basic Science and Translational Symposia, world-renowned Keynote speakers, plus 60 oral proffered papers and 315 posters. The venue being Spain, it goes without saying that the hospitality was also exceptional, with many social events continuing long after midnight. Indeed, the only complaint heard was: “we are on Spanish time at night, and British time in the mornings!” We hope that the following report gives a flavour of the event, and encourages you to attend the 18th Meeting of the EACR, 3–6 July 2004, Innsbruck, Austria.