About the symposium
This one day event will showcase expert scientists who are making impactful contributions to the field of pancreatic cancer research, including tumorigenesis, tumor progression, and the discovery of novel therapeutic paradigms, such as immunomodulation and metabolic targeting.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Professor of Molecular and Medical Genetics
Co-Director, Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care, School of Medicine
Krista L. Lake Chair in Cancer Research
Oregon Health & Science University
Professor of Surgery, School of Medicine
Vice Chair, Research, Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University
Assistant Professor of Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology
Knight Cancer Institute
Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care
Oregon Health & Science University
Director and Associate Professor
Cancer Metabolism and Microenvironment Program
Sanford Burnham Prebys
Assistant Professor, Regulatory Biology Laboratory
Helen McLoraine Developmental Chair
Salk Institute
Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
School of Biological Sciences
UC Irvine
Adjunct Associate Professor
Development, Aging and Regeneration Program
Sanford Burnham Prebys
Assistant Professor
Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences
University of British Columbia
Surgical Oncologist
Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology
Professor of Surgery
UC San Diego
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Musqueam Traditional Territory
Poster session
We encourage abstract submission for posters. The poster session will provide a unique opportunity for students and postdocs to highlight emerging science in the pancreatic cancer research space.
Abstracts are limited to 150 words to present emerging or just published research broadly related to any aspect of pancreatic cancer.
Posters should be printed with a horizontal orientation at 48†width and 36†height. There is no particular design or layout that we are requiring
Abstract proposals are due by Friday, May 3, 2024.
Questions? Please email 2024 Abstract Submission.
Power talks
Selected abstracts will be chosen for authors to feature their work in a short (2 min) oral presentation to highlight the accompanying posters. The program will allow ample opportunity throughout the day for networking. Acceptance will be acknowledged by May 10, 2024.