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Each year the Biospecimen Research Network (BRN) sponsors a research symposium to highlight the significant impact of pre-analytical biospecimen variables on cancer research and molecular medicine.

This section includes information about upcoming meetings, highlights from recently held meetings, and archived materials from past meetings.

Upcoming Events:

3rd Annual Biospecimen Research Network (BRN) Symposium:
Advancing Cancer Research Through Biospecimen Science
March 24-25, 2010
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Bethesda, Maryland

Past Events Highlights:

2nd Annual BRN Symposium Highlights:

	Elizabeth Hammond, M.D., FCAP Professor of Pathology University of Utah School of Medicine/LDS Hospital View Video		David B. Agus, M.D. Director, Spielberg Family Center for Applied Proteomics Cedars-Sinai Medical Center View Video

The 2009 BRN Symposium featured more than 20 leading experts as well as 32 presentations and workshops for attendees to engage in interactive discussions about biospecimen quality and recent advances in biospecimen science.

We invite you to learn more about the BRN symposium by viewing video excerpts from thought leaders on the critical issue of high-quality biospecimens and the advancement of biospecimen science.

View all videos with additional meeting information.

For suggestions and recommendations please contact: biospecimens@mail.nih.gov.