Cancer and the host – tumour immunology

The Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cancer and the Host - tumour immunology meeting aims to bring together researchers interested in understanding the role of the immune system in the prevention detection and treatment of cancer. The meeting will allow researchers working across the CRUK portfolio to share ideas and approaches strengthening the network of immunologists addressing cancer questions supported by CRUK. The event is for established CRUK funded researchers working in Discovery or Translational science and researchers at an early career stage who would aim to develop their research ideas in this area of cancer research.

The meeting will showcase immunology research funded by CRUK in talks from group leaders but in addition will provide a platform for researchers at an earlier career stage to showcase their work and build connections.

Agenda

10:00 – 10:20 Registration  

10:20 – 10:25 Welcome 

Catherine Elliott, Director of Research Funding Communications and Partnerships, Cancer Research UK 

10:25 – 12:00 What do T cells see? 

Audrey Gerard, University of Oxford,  
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute 
Louise Boyle, University of Cambridge 

12:00 – 12:50 Lunch, networking and posters  

12:50 – 14:25 Alternative anti-cancer effector mechanisms 

Keynote: Steven Pollard, University of Edinburgh 

Sean Lim, University of Southampton 

Jessica Strid, Imperial College London 

Evangelos Giampazolias, CRUK Manchester Institute 

14:25 – 15:15 Future leaders lightning talks 

15:15 – 15:45 Networking and refreshment break  

15:45 – 17:20 Signals shaping the immune landscape 

Keynote: Ton Schumacher, Netherlands Cancer Institute 

Kienan Savage, Queen's University Belfast 

Cecilia Johansson, Imperial College London 

17:20 - 17:30 Closing remarks  

17:30 – 18:30 Drinks reception, posters, and networking  

We're giving students & post docs the opportunity to showcase their work and deliver a flash talk and/or poster as part of the conference programme.

Deadline for abstracts is 19 February 2024.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance from 18 March 2024. The presenting author of the abstract must register for the event..

Poster viewing will take place throughout the conference.

Submit your abstract here(link is external)

Photography and filming

Photography and filming will be taking place at this event for use in future CRUK science communications including, but not limited to, newsletters, publications, marketing emails, webpages, and social media. (Individuals will not be identified by name or affiliation when using any images).

If you do not wish to be featured, please speak to a member of Cancer Research UK at the registration desk or email [email protected]

Contact us

If you need more information about the event please contact us: [email protected]

COVID-19 guidance

The health and safety of our attendees and those you work with remains our highest priority. We will continue to closely monitor developments relating to COVID-19 and review guidance from government bodies. Further information and advice will be emailed to registered attendees ahead of the event.

Inclusive research and innovation events

We've prioritised embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across all our research activities to help foster environments that support innovation and creativity. Our research events are designed to showcase cutting-edge science, bring together an international scientific community and facilitate collaborations.

We want to provide welcoming and inclusive research events where we inspire, inform and engage a range of researchers and promote a positive research culture for everyone. To support this, we've developed a code of conduct to set out our expectations for everyone involved in our research events.

Code of Conduct

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, United Kingdom