Cancer Research Symposium

Join us for the 4th annual Siteman Cancer Research Symposium on Friday, November 10, 2023

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

Abstracts for the 2023 Symposium are due on September 1. Click HERE for the abstract submission form.

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 2022 Symposium Presentation Award Winners!

Podiumwinner Aydawoldegerima Combination

Podium Presentation Award Winner

Ayda Woldegerima

Linking base damage and replication-repair to improve PARP inhibitor based therapies in BRCA-mutant cancers

Poster Winner Fadhelmansoori

Poster Presentation Award Winner

Fadhel Mansoori

Examining the Role of the E3 Ligase RNF113A in Linking Alkylation Damage to Replication

Abstract Submissions

Click HERE for the abstract submission form.

Abstracts for the 2023 symposium will be accepted until September 1, 2023. Poster Discussion 4 Chembo

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 2023 Cancer Symposium will be available in early Fall.

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.

Past Symposia

November 2020 Symposium

December 2021 Symposium

December 2022 Symposium

Questions

Email scc.research.training@gowustl.onmicrosoft.com