Program Organizers

• Aitziber Buque Martinez, PhD – Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Sarah Gitto, PhD – University of Pennsylvania
• Adam Grippin, MD, PhD – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Ashley Koegel, MD – Bristol Myers Squibb
• Golnaz Morad, DDS, PhD – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Filippo Pederzoli, MD, PhD – Weill Cornell Medicine
• Young Seok Cho, PhD, Pharm D – University of Michigan
• Yapeng Su, PhD – Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center
• Aleksei Tikhonov, PhD – Gustave Roussy

Program Description

Speed Mentoring Event Hosted by SITC’s Early Career Scientist Committee, this event provides the opportunity to receive mentorship from an expert in the field of cancer immunotherapy in a one-on-one setting. Mentees will be matched with two expert mentors, for 22-minute discussions each, in one of the following five categories: basic/translational academia, clinician scientists academia, industry: research and development/translational, industry: non-lab-based, and start-up and biotech.

Target Audience

The audience for the ECS Speed Mentoring Event includes Students and Scientists-in-Training who are seeking one-on-one career mentorship from experts in the field of cancer immunotherapy. Clinical fellows and clinical residents are also welcome to apply for this event. All mentees should be prior to assistant professorship. SITC membership is required for participation in the ECS Speed Mentoring event. Click here to become a member.