About this Event
Join us on Friday, November 20th, 2026 for our 19th Annual Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Cancer Center Symposium at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School. The program will feature keynote speakers, an expert panel discussion, and presentations showcasing cutting-edge research and advances in cancer care. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with clinicians, researchers, and community partners dedicated to shaping the future of cancer therapeutics, AI-enabled oncology, and more.
This year's Symposium will once again include a poster session showcasing emerging trends across the cancer research landscape. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be served. Complimentary cocktail hour will begin at 4 PM.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
Register by November 16th at 11:59 PM to receive a complimentary name tag at check-in.
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Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Info: David Avigan, Peter Healy, Gyongyi Szabo, Jake Auchincloss
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Session I: Cancer Biology
Host: Gad Getz
Info: Moderator: Alex Toker
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Session II: The Impact of AI in Cancer Care & Research
Host: Vikram Deshpande
Info: Moderator: Frank Slack
🕑: 12:05 PM - 01:05 PM
Lunch & Poster Session
🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:10 PM
Poster Award Ceremony
🕑: 01:10 PM - 03:00 PM
Session III: Moving Discovery Into the Clinic
Host: Giada Bianchi
Info: Moderator: Jacalyn Rosenblatt
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
A Conversation with Our Patient
Info: Moderator: Peter Whooley
🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:15 PM
Session IV: The Future of Cancer Research and Care
Host: Elizabeth A. Mittendorf
Info: Moderator: David Avigan
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:20 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: David Avigan
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:00 PM
Cocktail Reception
Event venue & nearby stays
Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, United States
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