The Brain Tumor Society Annual Meeting and Dinner The BTS Annual Meeting and Dinner is a unique chance for all members of the brain tumor community – scientists and survivors, caregivers and corporate sponsors, volunteers and donors – to spend an evening together. In addition to the presentation of $2.5 million in 2008 research grants, the evening featured news about BTS programs and activities. Updated Research Strategy Ken Grey, the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, presented the “State of the Society” address to bring guests up to date on BTS programs and activities over the past year. As part of his address, he explained that the success of the BTS Research Grant Program has led the Board to develop an updated research strategy. BTS will address the need to connect current research to the business and government partners who are essential to next steps beyond the lab, with the goal of speeding the process to bring improved treatments to patients. A key piece to developing the plan for next steps is the creation of a leadership staff position focused on research connections, and Ken introduced the new Richard B. Ross Scientific Head, David R. Hurwitz, PhD. October 1, 2007