Leukaemia Conference 2004

CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA
Scientific Conference, 6-10 September 2004
incidence, causal mechanisms and prevention

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Day 4 - Thursday 9th September 2004

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Morning Chair: Professor Roy Harrison OBE, University of Birmingham, UK
Main theme for the day: Chemical and Biological Toxins in Air, Water and Food

08:30	Registration

08:45	Welcome
	Professor Roy Harrison OBE, The University of Birmingham, UK

08:50	Aspects of air pollution relevant to child health
	Professor Roy Harrison OBE, The University of Birmingham, UK Download Abstract (pdf - 57.0kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: View Slide Show Presentation (266kb)

09:25	Biomarkers of exposure to environmental and endogenous leukaemogens
	Professor David Shuker, The Open University, UK Download Abstract (pdf - 24.2kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: View Slide Show Presentation (987kb)

10:00	Epidemiologic evidence for air pollution and childhood cancer
	Dr Peggy Reynolds, California Department of Health Services, USA Download Abstract (pdf - 67.9kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: View Slide Show Presentation (477 KB)

10:35	Discussion

10:45	Refreshments and Poster Session

11:15	Electric charge on nano-aerosols - implications for lung deposition of inhaled carcinogens
	Professor Denis Henshaw, University of Bristol, UK Download Abstract (pdf - 132kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: View Slide Show Presentation (2.65MB)

11:50	Carcinogenic effects of inhaled particles
	Dr Roel Schins, University of Dusseldorf, Germany Download Abstract (pdf - 14.7kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: View Slide Show Presentation (2.37MB)

12:25	Leukaemia and other cancers in children in conflict zones
	Prof Christine Gosden, University of Liverpool, UK Download Abstract (pdf - 37.4kb) :: View Discussion Forum

13:00	Lunch and Poster Session

Afternoon Chair: Professor Olle Johansson, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

14:00	Invited short talks by selected poster authors
	Several of the most interesting posters selected by the Scientific Committee

15:30	Refreshments and Poster Session

16:00	The environment and its relation to child health
	Professor Jean Golding, University of Bristol, UK Download Abstract (pdf - 10.6kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: View Slide Show Presentation (2.54MB)

16:30	The Quantum Coherent Organism and EMF Sensitivity
	Dr Mae-Wan Ho, Institute of Science in Society, London, UK Download Poster (doc - 31.5kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: View Presentation Talk (157 KB)

17:00	The role of dietary turmeric for the low incidence of childhood leukemia in Asian countries
	Professor Moolky Nagabhushan, IIT Research Institute, Chicago Download Abstract (pdf - 82.6kb) :: View Discussion Forum :: No Slides Available (used 35mm slides)

17:30	Discussion and review for the day

17:45	Poster Session

18:30	CLOSE

19:00	Conference Dinner at Simpson's-in-the-Strand.