- This document is an invitation to attend the 1st annual meeting of the Middle-Eastern Association for Cancer Research (MEACR) being held from December 27-29, 2011 at Tanta University in Egypt. - The conference will bring together clinicians, researchers, and health workers from Middle Eastern countries to discuss topics related to cancer research from the basic science level through clinical applications. - Attendees will have the opportunity to present their work, network with colleagues from other institutions, and help establish collaborative cancer research projects between Middle Eastern countries.