PLATO Foundation launches first medical education activity during 33rd CTRC - AACR Symposium

The PLATO Foundation (Physicians Learning And Teaching in Oncology) a newly established 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization launched its first medical education activity during the 33^rd Annual CTRC - AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium on December 10, 2010, titled, "Controversial Topics in Breast Cancer: Straight Talk with International Experts." This educational forum chaired by Larry Norton, MD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Martine J. Piccart, MD, PhD, of Institute Jules Bordet, was supported by The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and European School of Oncology (ESO). The satellite symposium was attended by more than 600 healthcare professionals. A panel of international experts specifically addressed current controversies in breast cancer management in a very practical and straight forward manner.

“Controversial Topics in Breast Cancer: Straight Talk with International Experts.”

The PLATO Foundation was formed to advance the medical education of emerging generations of oncology and hematology practitioners, as well as those in current practice. Through the award of "Fellowship Educational Grants" and medical education programming, PLATO's objectives are centered on meeting the ongoing educational needs of oncologists and hematologists. The PLATO Foundation provides an opportunity for learning and teaching of physicians about ground breaking research, specifically, the advancement of successful cancer treatments and how to incorporate them in their daily practice. By collaborating with other non-profit organizations during major national and international hematology and oncology congresses, the PLATO Foundation believes it can achieve its charitable and educational goals by communicating valuable perspectives to a wider audience of clinicians.