14th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention Toronto 2018CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Hosted by Ryerson University,Canadian Dermatology Association,Klein Buendel, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contacts and Committees..............................................................................................3

Invitation from the Organizing Committee .............................................................4

Program at a Glance .........................................................................................................5

Abstract Submissions ......................................................................................................6

IMPORTANT DATES

Call for Abstracts Opens: ...........................................................................July 1, 2017

Deadline for Submissions: ........................................................November 30, 2017

Notice of Decision: ........................................................................... January 15, 2018

Registration deadline for abstract presenters: ..................... February 14, 2018

Hotel Reservation Deadline: .............................................................March 31, 2018

Conference Dates: .................................................................................... May1-4, 2018

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CONTACTS AND COMMITTEES

CONFERENCE SECRETARIATAnnette McCunnSimply Eventful Management300 – 1245 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6H 1G7E: secretariat@uvandskincancer2018.org T: 604-738-8600 | F: 604-738-8697 www.uvandskincancer2018.org

ONLINE ABSTRACT MANAGERBill HallemEmail: billh@scolars.com

CONFERENCE VENUERyerson UniversityGeorge Vari Engineering Building245 Church Street, Toronto, ON

CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEEGeorge Kapelos, Ryerson University, CanadaThomas Tenkate, Ryerson University, CanadaChantal Courchesne, Canadian Dermatology Association, CanadaSuzanne Joyal, Canadian Dermatology Association, CanadaMary Buller, Klein Buendell, USADavid Buller, Klein Buendell, USABarbara Walkosz, Klein Buendell, USA

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSDavid Buller, Klein Buendel, Inc., USAThomas Tenkate, Ryerson University, Canada

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INVITATION FROM THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee for the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention, we invite abstracts for oral and poster presentations from behavioral, epidemiological, clinical, and environmental researchers, health education and promotion professionals, public health advocates, clinicians, and policymakers with a strong interest in population-based approaches to the prevention of skin cancer. The UV and Skin Cancer Prevention conference is the leading international meeting dedicated to the exchange of information to reduce the global burden of skin cancer. Previous conferences in Cophenhagen (2011), Berlin (2013), and Melbourne (2015) provided a unique scientific program blending research, practice, and new directions in skin cancer prevention.

The Organizing Committee invites abstracts on the latest research findings and community and clinical programs on all topics related to population-based skin cancer prevention and especially on the following themes:

• UV exposure, skin cancer risk, and human health • Vitamin D and sun protection • Effective UV prevention strategies • Indoor tanning trends and prevention • Effective communication strategies in workplaces, schools, and communities• Novel research methods and measures for skin cancer prevention • Population-based screening for melanoma• Costs related to skin cancer prevention• Dissemination of evidence-based programs and practices• Policy development and implementation• Culture and social factors in skin cancer and its prevention• Environmental planning and design for UV protection and skin cancer prevention

Ryerson University, the Canadian Dermatology Association, and Klein Buendel, Inc. are extremely proud to host the 4th International Conference on UV and Skin Cancer Prevention in North America in Toronto on May 1-4, 2018. Please submit and abstract on your latest work and join your colleagues and global leaders in UV and skin cancer prevention in Toronto. We look forward to hosting you.

Sincerely,

David B. BullerPhD

Thomas TenkateDrPH

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

The Conference Organizing Committee is preparing a compelling scientific program for the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention. The program will include a keynote address, plenary sessions on expanding the boundaries of skin cancer prevention, and concurrent sessions and poster presentations on the latest research and programs in skin cancer prevention. Among the innovative topics to be covered are second generation audiences for skin cancer prevention, impact of culture, climate change and environmental design on skin cancer prevention, new methods in geospatial modeling, measurement analysis of big data for skin cancer prevention, screening of high-risk and general populations for skin cancer, scale-up of evidence-based skin cancer prevention programs, and economic analysis and policy development in skin cancer prevention. Social events are planned to complement the scientific program and poster sessions allowing informal discussions and networking.

Tuesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 2 Thursday, May 3 Friday, May 4

Preconference Workshops (TBD)8:00am – 5:00 pm

Welcome Introductions8:30 - 9:00 am

Plenary Session 38:30 -10:00 am

Plenary Session 58:30 - 10:00 am

Conference Keynote9:00 - 10:00 am

Morning Break10 - 10:30 am

Morning Break10 -10:30 am

Morning Break10 -10:30 am

Plenary Session 110:30 am - 12:00 pm

Concurrent Session2A & 2B & 2C10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Concurrent Session4A & 4B & 4C10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch and Poster Session 112:00 - 1:30 pm

Lunch and Poster Session 312:00 –1:30 pm

Closing Conference Session/Public Session12:00 - 1:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions1A & 1B & 1C1:30 - 3:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions3A & 3B & 3C1:30 - 3:00 pm

Afternoon Break3:00 - 3:30 pm

Afternoon Break3:00 - 3:30 pm

Plenary Session 23:30 - 5:00 pm

Plenary Session 43:30 - 5:00 pm

Welcome Reception5:00 - 7:00 pm

Poster Session 2Wine & Cheese5:00 - 6:00 pm

Conference Dinner6:00 - 10:00 pm

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONSThe 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention invites abstract submissions from behavioral, epidemiological, clinical, and environmental researchers, health education and promotion professionals, public health advocates, clinicians, members of the environmental planning and design communities and policymakers with a strong interest in population-based approaches to the prevention of skin cancer. Abstract submissions will be accepted in online format beginning in July 2017.

Note: A conflict of interest disclosure is mandatory for all presenters at the time of abstract submission.

A condition of acceptance is that the presenting author must register for the conference. Confirmation of registration must be received by February 14, 2018 in order for the abstract to be accepted and included in the Final Program.

ABSTRACT FORMATAbstract submissions will be reviewed for either oral or poster presentation. When submitting an abstract, you will have a choice to select your preference for: • Oral presentation*• Poster presentation

*Note, Those selecting an oral presentation will be asked if they will accept a poster presentation if an oral presentation is not available.. Three poster sessions are planned during the conference as indicated in the conference schedule.

ABSTRACT TOPICSAll abstracts submitted should address one of the conference topics for inclusion in the program. When submitting an abstract, please select the topic that your abstract applies to from the list below.

1. UV exposure, skin cancer risk, and human health 2. Vitamin D and sun protection 3. Effective UV prevention strategies 4. Indoor tanning trends and prevention 5. Effective communication strategies in workplaces, schools, and communities; 6. Novel research methods and measures for skin cancer prevention 7. Population-based screening for melanoma8. Dermatology/pediatric dermatology9. Costs related to skin cancer prevention10. Dissemination of evidence-based programs and practices11. Policy development and implementation12. Culture and social factors in skin cancer and its prevention13. Environmental design, policy, UV and skin cancer prevention

Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, November 30, 2017

Notice of adjudication will be provided by Thursday, January 15, 2018. Initial correspondence will be addressed to the submitting author. Unless requested otherwise, after acceptance, correspondence will then be directed to the designated presenting author.

Full presentation guidelines will be sent in February 2018. A condition of acceptance is that the presenter must register for the conference by February 14, 2018, in order for the abstract to be included in the Final Program.

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PERMISSION TO PUBLISHPlease be advised that authors grant exclusive license to the Conference for any reproduction as it sees fit. Submission of your abstract and acceptance to present constitutes your consent to publication.

SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT ONLINEAbstracts will only be accepted via the online submission system at: uvandskincancer.com Abstracts sent via email or mail will not be accepted.

An acknowledgement of receipt of your submission(s) will be sent automatically to the submitting author by email upon completion of the online submission. Abstracts must be prepared in English.

Prior to adjudication, abstracts that are submitted online allow the presenter to modify their submission(s) until the closing date of November 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm PST.

Those abstracts selected for poster or oral presentations will be reproduced exactly as submitted and substitutions will not be permitted. Be sure to proofread your abstract very carefully before submitting.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES• Limit your abstracts to no more than 300 words of text (not including title, authors, and affiliations).• Do not include graphics, images or tables in your abstract.• Each abstract should (where appropriate) be structured into the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. Methods 3. Results 4. Conclusions

LEARNING OBJECTIVESPlease include between 3 and 5 brief learning objectives for your proposed presentation. The learning objectives are not included in the 300 word abstract limit.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSUREA conflict of interest disclosure is mandatory for all presenters at the time of abstract submission.

Disclosures should identify all commercial relationships, financial or otherwise, in the last two years regardless of whether or not they relate to the topic presented. These disclosures must be meaningful by indicating the type(s) of relationship that has (have) taken place. This may include, but not limited to, the following:• Advisory Board• Board of Directors• Clinical Trials Investigator• Consultant• Employee• Founder• Gifts or In-kind Compensation• Grants• Honoraria• Patent Inventor / Holder• Shareholder• Speaker Bureau• Website / Publications

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GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATIONVisit the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention website at www.uvandskincancer2018.org for the latest updates on scheduled events.

HOST CITYJoin your colleagues in Canada’s largest city, and the fourth-largest in North America. Toronto is a global business, entertainment and tourism hub, famous for its progressiveness and diversity. For information and everything Toronto has to offer, visit Tourism Toronto at http://www.seetorontonow.com/attractions.

HOTEL AND CONFERENCE LOCATIONPreferred group hotel rates have been secured at the following venues. We advise you to book your accommodation early, as May is a very busy time in Toronto and we anticipate selling out of the hotel blocks.

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes and are based on single/double occupancy.

If you prefer to call directly to reserve your accommodation, please advise the reservation agent that you are with the UV & Skin Cancer Prevention Conference in order to access the preferred group rates.

Pantages HotelDistance to conference venue: 10 minute walk$185 single/double rate

Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, the 4-Star Pantages Hotel is steps away from the best shopping, dining and entertainment the city has to offer. Rooms are mini-suites and include hi-speed wifi, in-room Keurig coffee, and complimentary access to fitness centre. Credit card required to guarantee room booking.

To book this hotel, call directly and mention 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention Conference: 1-416-362-1777 ext. 1Or toll free: 1-855-852-1777Or via email: reservations@silverhotelgroup.com (subject line: Pantages Hotel booking for 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention)

Pantages Hotel booking conditions: all individual reservations must be guaranteed by credit card in the amount of one-night room and tax. Reservations may be cancelled only by calling the hotel directly and obtaining a cancellation number from a Reservations Agent. Any reservation which fails to materialize and has not been cancelled a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival will be charged one night’s room and tax to the credit card provided or any deposits submitted will be forfeited.

Bond HotelDistance to conference venue: 7 minute walk$175 single/double rateRooms with 3 beds available – call hotel directly for availability

Recently refreshed, the Bond Hotel’s trendy accommodations boast contemporary designs, vibrant colors, gleaming hardwood floors, plush bedding, and versatile options – from comfortable standard rooms to spacious, European-inspired suites. This modern Toronto hotel also offers in-room amenities such as wireless high-speed Internet, spa-inspired bathrooms, and LCD televisions. Credit card required to guarantee room booking.

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To book this hotel, call directly and mention 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention Conference: 1-416-362-6061Or toll free: 1-855-852-1777Or via email: reservations@silverhotelgroup.com (subject line: Bond Hotel booking for 4th International UV & Skin Cancer Prevention)

Bond Hotel booking conditions: guests are responsible for their own charges at the time of reserving. Each guest will be required to provide a one-night room and tax deposit, which is refundable up until 24 hours prior to arrival.

Massey College ResidenceDistance to conference venue: 20-25 minute public transit or 40 minute walk

Massey College is a residence-style accommodation affiliated with University of Toronto. Facility has shared bath (1 bath per 3 rooms). Check-in start date is May 2.

$85-100 per night single occupancy (rates not confirmed until early 2018)**rate includes taxes and breakfast Massey College is a residence-style accommodation affiliated with University of Toronto. Residents’ rooms are located in fives houses facing onto a central quadrangle. Single bedrooms have adjacent private study and shared bathroom with one or two other residents. All rooms have basic furnishings, including desk, coffee table, bookshelves, chest of drawers, wardrobe and a single bed. Linens are included and cleaning service is provided. Breakfast is included with rate. Check-in start date no earlier than Wednesday, May 2nd. One night deposit is required to confirm booking. Bookings for Massey College must be made before March 31, 2018.

To book Massey College: A Massey College Residence Form will be available for download shortly. If you have any questions, please contact registration@uvandskincancer2018.org.

HOUSING ALERTBeware! Conference sponsors and registered participants may be targeted by SCAM companies pretending to be representatives of the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention. These companies pretend to offer Conference Housing Services during the conference dates at lower rates than advertised above. Please note, the Conference Committee and its official agent Simply Eventful Management do not solicit hotel reservations directly to sponsors or delegates. Sponsors and delegates must contact the hotels directly (either via their online booking link or by telephone) in order to access the 4th International Conference on UV & Skin Cancer Prevention group rates.

DO NOT provide your credit card, personal information, or any details of your hotel reservation. If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Secretariat, at 604-738-8600 or by email at secretariat@uvandskincancer2018.org

Conference Secretariat:Simply Eventful Management 300 – 1245 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G7T: 604-738-8600 | F: 604-738-8697

Abstract submission inquiries: abstract@uvandskincancer2018.org General Inquiries: secretariat@uvandskincancer2018.orgRegistration Inquiries: registration@uvandskincancer2018.org