The CheckPoints: SITC’s House Band

THE CHECKPOINTS Party at Buddy Guy's

Wear your CheckPoints t-shirt and join your favorite rockstar scientists for a special party while you're at ASCO.

Join The CheckPoints at Buddy Guy's Legends on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The band will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. CDT. VIP tickets are now available! General admission is a suggested $30 donation at the door and is first come, first served.


Sponsor The CheckPoints event with a sponsorship that supports early career scientists!

You can support the next generation of cancer immunotherapy leaders through the purchase of a CheckPoints t-shirt!

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The Forward Fund was established by SITC in 2012 to stimulate the future of science, development and application of cancer immunology and immunotherapy through financially supporting education and research. Since 2012, SITC has awarded more than $6 million to early career scientists through research and education.

The Band

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Thomas F. Gajewski, MD, PhD
Lead Guitar

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Dirk Spitzer, PhD
Drums

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Rachel W. Humphrey, MD
Vocals

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Patrick Hwu, MD
Keyboard

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James P. Allison, PhD
Harmonica

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(From left to right)

John Timmerman, MD - Guitar
Brad Reinfeld, MD, PhD - Bass Guitar

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(From left to right)

Russell Pachynski, MD - Trombone
Jason Luke, MD - Trumpet
Ferran Prat, PhD - Saxophone


Jedd Wolchok, MD, PhD - Sousaphone/Tuba


(From left to right)

Lisa Butterfield, PhD - Vocals
Anna Crosetti - Vocals