Chairs: Mario Dicato, MD and Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhDEndorsed by leading professional societies and organizations, this Congress serves as the premier forum for specialists in cancer research, leading oncologists, and practicing clinicians to review the state of the art in gastrointestinal cancer and share the newest information on its multidisciplinary management. Specialized sessions for nurses, surgeons and young medical oncologists provide enhanced educational opportunities. Abstract submission deadline: February 16, 2009.