NCI Events

Cancer AI Conversations

“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.

DCP Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) has created the DCP Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series to highlight nominated early career scientists who are advancing research within the areas supported by DCP. The overall goal of this ongoing seminar series is to increase visibility and provide recognition to these DCP Early Career Scientists.

Global Cancer Research and Control Seminar Series

The NCI Center for Global Health’s Global Cancer Research and Control Seminar Series (GCRCSS) features talks by researchers and cancer control experts working in global oncology. The seminars provide opportunities for discussion and collaboration around impactful and innovative work that addresses cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide. 

Tumor-Draining Lymph Nodes: Gaps and Opportunities Forum Series

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. 

Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science Annual Meeting

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.

NCI Transition Career Development Workshop

To facilitate current NCI career development awardees and prospective applicants to become better acquainted with the elements involved in transitioning to research independence.

Immune Aging and Cancer Therapy Meeting

Host immunity has been successfully leveraged to improve cancer therapy outcomes but one’s immune function and resilience decrease with advancing age. This virtual workshop will focus on the impact of immune aging on cancer therapy and discuss opportunities and future directions in this area.

DCTD Workshop: Foundation Models for Cancer- Advancing Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Response

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.

I-SCORE: Investigators' and Site Coordinators' Opportunity for Research Excellence Meeting

he NCI Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) develops, supports, and oversees clinical cancer prevention trials and promotes participation by all populations. The Early Phase Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Program is 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 Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network (CP-CTNet) was created to facilitate the efficient implementation of these studies by teams of multidisciplinary investigators supported by NCI DCP. The purpose of the I-SCORE meeting is to stimulate information sharing and collaborations between DCP staff and CP-CTNet members including investigators, program staff and coordinators; and to develop strategies to enhance the cancer prevention research program both scientifically and operationally.

SCLC Consortium Meeting

This hybrid meeting will host national and international experts in the dynamic field of SCLC research. It will cover the most recent developments in SCLC biology, models, tumor heterogeneity and plasticity, immunology and immunotherapy, new therapy targets, and treatment resistance. The sessions will aim to develop collaborative approaches to address key questions in the field and define promising scientific areas.

NCI Program Staff and patient advocates with an interest in SCLC are also invited guests. We hope this venue will enable data sharing with the intent to offer many new collaborative opportunities within the SCLC community.

26th Annual CCR Fellows and Young Investigators Colloquium

In 2026, we are celebrating the 26th Annual CCR Fellows and Young Investigators Colloquium, a two-day event held at the NCI Shady Grove Campus (9609 Medical Center Drive in Rockville, MD).

We are offering keynote addresses from research speakers, a survivorship speaker, the Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow (OPF) awardee, and CCR leadership. Importantly, we highlight the research by CCR fellows, giving opportunities for oral and poster presentations. For career development, we host a variety of panels and workshops by experts from different fields. The Colloquium will be held on May 14–15, 2026, and is open to all NCI fellows and trainees.

Science-Based Non-Academic Careers

As fellows and staff scientists at the National Cancer Institute, many of you will be exploring and choosing from various science-based career options in the future. The Office of Training and Education (OTE) in the Center for Cancer Training (CCT) is hosting weekly workshops to help participants learn about the various career opportunities that lie outside of independent academic research. Given these may include unfamiliar roles outside of traditional bench science, we have guest speakers from various science-based backgrounds to provide information and insight that will help inform decisions about potential future endeavors. For details about the course schedule, invited speakers, and program contacts, please visit the SNAC website.

Summer Omics Nursing Institute

The Summer Omics Nursing Institute will equip nurses with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop robust programs of research in symptom science that incorporate molecular omics. Participants will expand their understanding of molecular omic concepts and methods for application in research, teaching, and clinical practice, and will gain the ability to apply these approaches in biobehavioral research. The program will also examine strategies and emerging trends in omic-based therapies and molecular therapeutics, while building critical skills to evaluate the strengths, limitations, and appropriate applications of omic testing, including potential sources of inaccuracy when used in symptom science.