NCI Events
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Tumor-Draining Lymph Nodes: Gaps and Opportunities Forum Series
Event Date: January 13, 2026
This initiative will convene a monthly virtual forum series bringing together leading experts in lymph node biology, immunology, and cancer—from experimental scientists and clinicians to computational and in silico modelers—in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
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Upcoming Events
(Displaying 6 out of 6 results)December 2025
CCDI Webinar Series
Event Date: December 9, 2025 Virtual
Throughout the year, CCDI will host open Community Forums, which highlight CCDI progress and what’s on the horizon for the initiative. These forums cover CCDI programs, such as the Rare Pediatric Cancer Initiative and the CCDI Participant Index.
January 2026
Cancer AI Conversations
Event Date: January 4, 2026 Virtual Event
“Cancer AI Conversations” are bimonthly, 1-hour virtual events featuring timely topics related to the application of artificial intelligence in cancer research. Each event features short talks from 2-4 subject matter experts offering diverse perspectives on the session topic. These talks will be followed by a moderated panel discussion.
Tumor-Draining Lymph Nodes: Gaps and Opportunities Forum Series
Event Date: January 13, 2026 Virtual Event
This initiative will convene a monthly virtual forum series bringing together leading experts in lymph node biology, immunology, and cancer—from experimental scientists and clinicians to computational and in silico modelers—in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System
Event Date: January 22, 2026 Virtual Event
The Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System series will feature six webinars, each exploring the junction between neuroscience and cancer biology to advance our understanding of cancer spread and metastatic colonization. Deciphering the interactions between the nervous system, cancer cells, and the host microenvironment brings key insights into molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and informs new treatment approaches.
February 2026
Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science Annual Meeting
Event Date: February 25, 2026 Philadelphia, PA
The Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science (CCIS) annual meeting will be held in-person from February 25-27, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. This year’s meeting will feature engaging panel presentations, collaborative action group meetings, and an insightful poster session, all centered on the theme of: Advancing Implementation Science Across the Cancer Continuum from Prevention to Survivorship.
March 2026
DCTD Workshop: Foundation Models for Cancer- Advancing Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Response
Event Date: March 24, 2026 Virtual
This virtual workshop, "Foundation Models for Cancer," will be held from March 24-26, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST. This workshop will explore how foundation models—a powerful class of advanced AI models —can transform cancer research and clinical care. We will focus on their potential to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response, with a strong emphasis on clinical translation and technology development.