BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

The Metastasis Research Society (MRS), a scientific society of  laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers, was founded in 1984. Our goal is to contribute to the cure of cancer by research, education, and communication regarding the most deadly aspect of cancer -- metastasis. 

MRS facilitates communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the metastasis problem; fosters research and accelerates progress in metastasis- related (e.g., invasion, angiogenesis, adhesion, immunology, bioengineering, etc.) biomedical sciences; encourages the presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; encourages new investigators to enter the field; and advances the understanding of cancer metastasis  throughout the world.

Members of the MRS enjoy the following benefits:

• the privilege of sponsoring a proffered paper (abstract) for consideration for presentation at the MRS International Congresses;

• subscriptions to the Society's high-quality journals Clinical and Experimental Metastasis and Cancer and Metastasis Reviews at reduced member rates <details>;

• research grant programs announced earlier for current MRS members

• an advance copy of, or electronic access to, the program and abstracts for MRS International Congresses;

• priority notice of small, focused meetings in metastasis-related fields with other scientific societies around the world;

• substantially reduced registration rates for MRS International Congresses;

• free subscription to MRS newsletters and other important announcements;

• the opportunity to post and review listings in the online MRS Employment Register;

• networking and informal scientific exchange with leading researchers in the cancer field; and

• many more ongoing benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP

Candidates should be aware of the following responsibilities of membership in the MRS. Active members must pay annual dues. Annual dues for Full members are $105. To encourage young investigators, the MRS has established trainee memberships for pre- ($50) and post-doctoral fellows ($75). Eligibility for post-doctoral membership is limited to three years after receipt of the highest degree.

All memberships are for the calendar year (January - December). Payment of invoices for trainee membership must be accompanied by a statement signed by the trainee member's registrar, dean, or department head, verifying the member's academic status (facsimiles are accepted). 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Trainee memberships are open to graduate students, medical students and residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows who are enrolled in educational or training programs that could lead to careers in cancer research. Full membership is open to investigators worldwide. Interested individuals should contact the Secretary/Treasurer for details.

Details regarding nomination and membership approval process can be found in the bylaws.