Events Registration Websites
The events.cancer.gov website provides registration services for NCI-sponsored events or conferences for the NCI community. Registration services include collecting contact information from attendees via an online form. Attendee information can be downloaded and processed offline for handling logistics related to the event.
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Translational Advances in Cancer Prevention Agent Development Virtual Workshop on Immunomodulatory Agents
The main goals of this workshop are to 1) foster the exchange of ideas and potentially new collaborative interactions among leading cancer immunoprevention researchers from the basic and clinical research areas, 2) highlight new and emerging trends in immunoprevention, and 3) provide an opportunity for new or experienced cancer prevention investigators who want to explore immunoprevention in their research studies.
Event Date: September 13, 2021
2021 Immunology Interest Group Training Workshop
The IIG Steering Committee is pleased to announce that the 2021 Immunology Interest Group Training Workshop will be held virtually on September 8th - 9th, 2021
Event Date: September 8, 2021
NCI Drug Development Workshop
Navigation through the Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling activities and acquisition of the full set of resources for this stage of drug development can be challenging for many researchers. To help address these challenges, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will hold an educational workshop to provide researchers with an interactive setting in which they will gain an understanding of key activities that constitute preclinical product development of anti-cancer agents, to facilitate their successful translation from the bench to the bedside.
Event Date: July 23, 2021
HPV Serology Standardization Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to bring together key stakeholders to review current status of ongoing HPV serology standardization efforts, identify remaining gaps and action plans to bridge these gaps. HPV serology is increasingly important for public health decisions. A number of ongoing vaccine trials will be using HPV serology data as primary endpoints for new vaccine recommendations. This meeting will discuss currently available HPV serology assays, progress of the HPV Serology standardization work (including standards and critical reagents production, assay development and validation), and guidelines for use of available reference materials/standards in vaccine trial studies using immunoassays. Inter-assay comparisons conducted using proficiency materials will be discussed. An overview of serological assessments planned for ongoing immunobridging trials will be presented and discussed. Finally, analyses to determine clinically relevant antibody levels associated with protection from breakthrough infections will be discussed.
Event Date: June 29, 2021
NCI Connect Survivorship Care in Neuro-Oncology Symposium
The Survivorship Care in Neuro-Oncology Symposium for NCI-CONNECT (Comprehensive Oncology Network Evaluating Rare CNS Tumors) is an opportunity to create a forum for neuro-oncology health care providers, researchers, patient advocates, patients and care partners to learn and discuss the challenges experienced by persons living with central nervous system tumors. The symposium goals include developing survivorship care guidelines for the medical community and a research agenda focused on the gaps in CNS tumor survivorship care.
Event Date: June 21, 2021
Co-clinical Imaging Research Resource Program (CIRP) Annual Virtual Meeting 2021
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will host the Co-clinical Imaging Research Resource Program (CIRP) Annual Virtual Meeting 2021. Join us on June 16 - 17, 2021 via Webex Meeting held by NCI to learn about how quantitative imaging methods are optimized to improve the quality of imaging results for co-clinical trials of adult and pediatric cancers.
Event Date: June 16, 2021
NIH Psilocybin Research Speaker Series
The Trans-NIH Integrative Medicine Course Organizing Committee is hosting a first-ever "NIH Psilocybin Research Speaker Series" from April 22-June 10, 2021. This time-sensitive, comprehensive Speaker Series will bring together the world’s leading experts, including scientists, physician-scientists, clinical psychologists, and oncologists. Additionally, in order to provide a comprehensive discussion, there will be representation from additional disciplines engaged in this rapidly growing field of research, including experts representing patient advocacy, law, government science policy, as well as regulatory policy.
Event Date: June 4, 2021
Cancer Moonshot Seminar Series
The upcoming presentations will showcase research from different Cancer Moonshot initiatives that support the 10 recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel report. They will inform the community about the progress of Cancer Moonshot-funded projects, provide outreach related to Cancer Moonshot projects, enhance discussions and collaborations related to Cancer Moonshot research, and promote the sharing of data from Cancer Moonshot initiatives.
Event Date: May 27, 2021
Virtual Staff Scientists and Staff Clinician Professional Development Series
Confused by the different types of technology transfer agreements that are available to you or how to take your invention from the bench to market? This seminar series will cover these topics and more over 5 sessions! Presented by the NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC), this seminar series is geared to provide SS/SC with a better understanding of the intricacies of invention reporting and patenting. This Virtual Seminar Series will be held on Wednesdays from 12-1pm starting May 19 – June 16, 2021.
Event Date: May 19, 2021
13th Annual NCI DCEG Fellows' Virtual Training Symposium
The theme for this year’s symposium is “The Lifetime Impact of Cancer: Experiences in survivorship research, advocacy, and policy”. Through this theme we envision broadly exploring the wide impact of cancer from bench to bedside and everywhere in between. A distinguished expert panel of resident DCEG, external scientists and thought leaders will facilitate a debate on this highly relevant topic. Through the stimulating plenary talks and a thought-provoking panel discussion, we will delve into understanding the diverse experiences many have with cancer and how their stories intersect to create the current cancer research environment.
Event Date: May 14, 2021
Annual HIV DRP Think Tank Meeting
The HIV Dynamics and Replication Program (HIV DRP), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), will hold their 24th Annual DRP Think Tank Meeting, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Event Date: May 11, 2021
Virtual Meeting on Survivorship Issues for Individuals Living with Advanced and Metastatic Cancers
On May 10 and 11, 2021, the Division of Cancer Control and Population Science (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will sponsor a virtual meeting to learn more about gaps and unmet needs for individuals living with metastatic and advanced cancers. This meeting will bring together experts in research and clinical care, as well as cancer survivors and advocates, to explore areas of high priority for metastatic and advanced cancer survivorship research. The meeting will include engaging presentations and participatory discussions on research gaps and opportunities within this scientific area.
Event Date: May 10, 2021
17th Annual CCR and DCEG Staff Scientist and Staff Clinician Retreat
The National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) will hold their 17th Annual Retreat for all Staff Scientists and Staff Clinicians on April 30, 2021.
Event Date: April 30, 2021
I-SCORE: Investigators' and Site Coordinators' Opportunity for Research Excellence Meeting
The DCP Organ Systems Research Groups develop, support and oversee clinical cancer prevention trials and promote participation by all populations. The trials are designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of promising new preventive agents, the utility of novel biomarkers, and the value of innovative technologies to identify premalignant lesions. The Early Phase Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Program facilitated through Consortia contracts and the grant funded Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network (CP-CTNet) were created to facilitate the efficient implementation of these studies by teams of multidisciplinary investigators. The purpose of the meeting is to stimulate information sharing and collaborations between DCP staff and Consortia/CP-CTNet members including investigators, program staff and coordinators; and to develop strategies to enhance the cancer prevention intervention research program both scientifically and operationally.
Event Date: April 29, 2021
Partnering with the Public for Biomedical Research Seminar Series
The purpose of this seminar series is to raise interest and awareness among NIH staff, researchers, and the public of the broad range of citizen science and crowdsourcing approaches available to accomplish biomedical research. Seminars will highlight the variety of methods used by different organizations who have successfully partnered with various communities to advance research. We will explore different topics involving data and citizen science, and address key considerations in this field including engaging different communities, data collection, communication and dissemination, and ethics and privacy. When possible, seminars will feature a scientist-citizen scientist pair. Seminars will focus on projects, programs, and initiatives at the intersection of data science and citizen science. Seminars will occur on Tuesdays from 12pm-1pm.
Event Date: April 27, 2021
Engaging Older Adults in the NCI Clinical Trials Network
The NCI Division of Cancer Prevention in collaboration with the NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis is holding a Cancer Moonshot SM supported virtual meeting to discuss recommendations to enhance accrual of older adults to NCI sponsored clinical trials with a focus on trial design, gaps in the use of geriatric assessment in clinical research, infrastructure needed to enhance accrual, and engagement of key stakeholders. Participants will include oncologists, geriatricians, statisticians, clinical trialists, clinicians, and patient advocates.
Event Date: April 26, 2021
2021 Take Your Child to Work Daynter Website Name in Summary
The 2021 Take Your Child to Work Day (TYCTWD) activities will be held virtually this year. All NCI activities will be pre-recorded and accessible after the launch on April 22, allowing parents and children to engage in the activities at a convenient time for their schedule. The annual TYCTWD is a valuable way for the children to explore a range of occupations, learn more about the work we do, and how we support the public health services NIH delivers every day.These activities can help them make the important connection between what they're learning in school today and the impact it can have on their future tomorrow.
Event Date: April 22, 2021
21st Annual CCR Fellows and Young Investigators Colloquium
The 2021 CCR Fellows and Young Investigators Colloquium is an annual two-day event. We are offering keynote addresses from extramural and intramural speakers along with panels and workshops to highlight the career development of CCR fellows. The Colloquium will be held on April 19th-20th, 2021 and is open to all NCI fellows and trainees. Registration is supported by the NCI's Center for Cancer Training.
Event Date: April 19, 2021
9th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research
The 9th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research (ASGCR) is a pre-conference satellite meeting alongside the Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Global Health Conference. This Symposium is convened by the Center for Global Health at the National Cancer Institute (NCI/CGH), the NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, and partners including CUGH, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). The Symposium aims to convene individuals working in global oncology in a working meeting environment to discuss trends in global cancer research and control, and to map out collaborative efforts to move the field forward.
Event Date: March 10, 2021
John Milner Nutrition and Cancer Prevention Research Practicum
The National Cancer Institute is offering a three-day, virtual educational opportunity that will provide specialized instruction in the role of diet and bioactive food components as modifiers of cancer incidence and tumor behavior. As a participant in this practicum, you will: Learn pertinent pre-clinical and clinical research related to bioactive food components, dietary patterns, and cancer prevention; Identify the impact of cutting-edge methodological approaches to nutrition research, including the microbiome, nutrigenomics, and bioenergetics; Assess the relationship of obesity, sarcopenia and physical activity on cancer risk, treatment and survivorship; and Gain knowledge of training opportunities at the National Cancer Institute. The live online three-day event will be held March 9 - 11, 2021.
Event Date: March 9, 2021
Industry Day 2021
The NCI’s Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) provides rapid response capabilities and one-of-a-kind resources for the biomedical research community including NCI, NIH, other Federal Agencies, and National Missions.
Event Date: March 2, 2021
Cancer Center Data Summit
Cancer Center Data Summit
Event Date: February 18, 2021
Oncology Models Forum Annual Meeting
The National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Biology will hold the Annual Meeting of the Oncology Models Forum on March 30, March 31 and April 8, 2021. Due to COVID-19 regulations, the meeting will be held virtually via WebEx.
Event Date: February 15, 2021
NCI-DOE 2021 Collaboration Radiation Oncology Workshops
NCI-DOE 2021 Collaboration Radiation Oncology Workshops: Accelerating Precision Radiation Oncology through Advanced Computing and Artificial Intelligence will feature Four Interactive, Multidisciplinary Workshops and a World Café to help shape a “Blue-Sky” vision for the future of Radiation Oncology! Attend the Kickoff on Friday, January 29, 2021 - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET to learn about the opportunity from global experts in ArtificiaI Intelligence, Computing and Radiation.
Event Date: January 29, 2021
2020 QIN Annual Face-to-Face Meeting Registration
As the QIN moves towards achieving its goals of developing, optimizing and validating quantitative imaging (QI) software tools and methods for prediction and/or measurement of response to cancer therapies, the 2020 QIN annual face-to-face meeting is focused on validation of quantitative imaging software tools and methods in the clinical settings. Over a 2-day period, the annual meeting will provide an opportunity for members of the network which include, Principal Investigators and their multidisciplinary teams comprising of oncologists, clinical and basic imaging scientists, and industrial partners, to meet and discuss their research endeavors and showcase research findings through presentations, posters sessions.
Event Date: January 22, 2021
Statistical Analysis of Research Data (SARD)
Recent advances in cancer biology have resulted in the need for increased statistical analysis of research data. SARD is designed to provide an overview on the general principles of statistical analysis of research data. The Statistical Analysis of Research Data (SARD) course will be held virtually by WebEx on January 13 and January 27, 2021 as well February 3 and February 10, 2021 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the National Institutes of Health.
Event Date: January 13, 2021
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Understand Cancer Treatment Resistance Symposium Series
The NCI Cancer Target Discovery and Development (CTD2) Network and Cancer Systems Biology Consortium (CSBC) are organizing a virtual, multi-date symposium titled "Multidisciplinary Approaches to Understand Cancer Treatment Resistance". The purpose of the series is to highlight research focused on understanding the mechanisms of cancer therapy resistance and sensitivity using systems-level approaches.
Event Date: October 27, 2020
Staff Scientists and Staff Clinicians Enrichment Program
SCEP is to support NCI Staff Scientists and Staff Clinicians in developing skills to help them grow in their current professions as they prepare for transitioning to other areas and they continue to support NCI's mission.
Event Date: October 1, 2020