Cancer Research Symposium

The 5th annual Siteman Cancer Research Symposium will be held in November, 2024

in the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC), on the Washington University School of Medicine campus.

Our annual symposium features trainees’ cancer research from all departments and all types of research, including basic, pre-clinical, clinical, and public health projects. Presentations will include Undergraduate Students, Predoctoral Trainees, Postdoctoral Scholars, Fellows, and Junior Faculty. All Cancer Research projects are welcome, including basic/bench, pre-clinical, clinical, and public health. All trainees and mentors conducting cancer related research are encouraged to attend. In addition to the trainee presentations, the symposium will include career development panel discussions, a keynote address from a renowned Cancer Center member, and networking opportunities for trainees and mentors.

Congratulations to our 2023 Symposium Presentation Award Winners!

Jessica Devenport

Jessica Devenport, BS, MA

Podium Presentation Winner

PhD Student, Cancer Biology Program, Washington University

Mentor: Abby Green, MD

Research Title: APOBEC3A Promotes Ovarian Cancer Metastasis

Erin Suh

Erin Suh

Poster Presentation Winner

Undergraduate Student, The University of Georgia

Mentor: George Souroullas, PhD

Poster Title: Examining the Role of Autophagy Regulator Atg7 on the Tumor Immune Response of Melanoma

Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions are currently closed. Julius Chembo Poster Presentation

The top two presenters will each receive $500 awards.

Abstracts are encouraged from Undergraduate Students, Predoctoral Trainees, Postdoctoral Scholars, Fellows, and Junior Faculty. All Cancer Research projects are welcome, including basic/bench, pre-clinical, clinical, or public health.

Registration

Registration for the 2024 Cancer Symposium will open in early Fall, 2024.

Sessions are open to all WU investigators. All cancer research trainees, high school through junior faculty, those who aspire to have a career in cancer research, and faculty mentors are especially encouraged to attend.

Agenda

Details will be posted in Fall, 2024.

Questions

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