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HCC to hold science, medicine symposium on Kiawah Island Science, medicine and business interests will converge on Kiawah Island March 23-24 for the 2007 Hollings Cancer Center Spring Symposium to discuss the science, clinical testing and business aspects underlying the development of novel cancer therapeutics.   “The goal of this year’s symposium is to bring together thought leaders from academic and business communities (with an emphasis on pharmaceutical) to discuss with political leaders opportunities for drug discovery and development within South Carolina,” said Kenneth D. Tew, Ph.D., D.Sc., professor and chair of Pharmacology, John C. West Endowed Chair in Cancer Research. “We also seek to highlight the effectiveness of the S.C. Centers of Excellence Program in encouraging this theme.”   The pharmaceutical sector, large and small, has a burgeoning pipeline of cancer drugs. Targeted therapies are now focal endpoints for many types of cancer. The intent of this symposium is to foster more in-depth dialogue of how both the academic institutions of South Carolina and the pharmaceutical sector can expedite the drug discovery process and subsequent testing via clinical trials.   Sessions will include prominent, expert speakers who are leaders in the drug discovery/development field. Six interrelated thematic sessions will feature presentations and time for discussion.   The meeting should appeal to basic scientists, translational and clinical investigators, clinicians, laboratory and clinical trainees, biotechnology company scientists and venture capital representatives.   For registration, go to http://hcc.musc.edu/research/spring; or call 792-0055.     Friday, March 16, 2007 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.