WIN 2025 Schedule

August 7–8, 2025 in Chicago, IL | Sept. 15–16, 2025 Virtual

The 7^thAnnual Women in Cancer Immunotherapy Network (WIN) Leadership Institute features two opportunities to attend, in-person or virtually. The program, championed by SITC Past President Lisa H. Butterfield, PhD, the society’s first female president, brings emerging female leaders in the cancer immunotherapy field together for an inspirational two days of professional development and networking event.

Aug. 7–8 In-Person Schedule
Sept. 15–16 Virtual Schedule

In-Person Schedule

Aug. 7–8, 2025 in Chicago, IL

Thursday, Aug. 7


7–8 a.m. CT	Badge Pick Up
8–8:15 a.m. CT	Opening Remarks
8:15–9:35 a.m. CT	Sponsorship: A Strategy for Career Advancement Ashley Koegel, MD – Bristol Myers Squibb Panelist Melody Smith, MD – Stanford University Elizabeth Travis, PhD, FASTRO, FRRS – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
9:35–9:50 a.m. CT	Break
9:50–10:40 a.m. CT	Authentic Leadership: Developing Your Personal Brand and Communication Skills Kristen Hege, MD – Board Member, Mersana, Adaptimmune, Kelonia, KSQ and EvolveImmune Panelist Lisa Butterfield, PhD – Merck Sandra Demaria, MD – Weill Cornell Medicine Connie Trimble, MD – Johns Hopkins University
10:40 a.m.–12 p.m. CT	Surviving in a Political World Linda Vo, PhD – Curie.Bio Panelist Charlie Garnett-Benson, PhD – Bristol Myers Squibb Jennifer Guerriero, PhD– Brigham and Women's Hospital
12–1 p.m. CT	Networking Lunch
1–2 p.m. CT	Breakout Session Kristin Anderson, PhD - University of Virginia Tullia Bruno, PhD - University of Pittsburgh Lisa Butterfield, PhD - Merck Sandra Demaria, MD - Weill Cornell Medicine Tracy Dooley, MD - Avestria Ventures Teresa Foy, PhD - Formely Bristol Myers Squibb Charlie Garnett-Benson, PhD - Bristol Myers Squibb Sangeeta Goswami, MD, PhD - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Jennifer Guerriero, PhD - Brigham and Women's Hospital Jennifer Grandis, MD - University of California, San Francisco Kristin Hege, MD - Board Member, Mersana, Adaptimmune, Kelonia and EvolveImmune Priscilla Kelly, MD - American Associate for the Advancement of Science Ashley Koegel, MD - Bristol Myers Squibb Kimberly Shafer-Weaver, PhD, MBA - Merck Amish Shah, MD - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Padmanee Sharma, MD, PhD - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Melody Smith, MD - Stanford University Elizabeth Travis, PhD, FASTRO, FRRS - MD Anderson Cornelia Trimble, MD - Johns Hopkins University Linda Vo, PhD - Curie.Bio Sarah Warren, PhD - Gilead Sciences
2–3:20 p.m. CT	Work Life Integration Jennifer Guerriero, PhD – Brigham and Women's Hospital Panelists Kristin Anderson, PhD – The University of Virginia Amishi Shah, MD – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Sarah Warren, PhD – Gilead Sciences
3:20–3:55 p.m. CT	Break
3:35–4:40 p.m. CT	Women and Work: Alternate Career Path Panelists Lisa Butterfield, PhD – Merck Tracy Dooley, MD – Avestria Ventures Sangeeta Goswami, MD, PhD – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Priscilla Kelly, MD – American Associate for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Sarah Warren, PhD – Gilead Sciences
4:40–5:30 p.m. CT	Keynote Jennifer Grandis, MD – University of California, San Francisco
5:30–6:30 p.m. CT	Networking Reception

Friday, Aug. 8


7:30–8:30 a.m. CT	Coffee, Tea, and Walk (Optional)
9–10:10 a.m. CT	How to Develop Your Team Kristin Anderson, PhD – University of Virginia Ashley Koegel, MD – Bristol Myers Squibb Panelist Kimberly Shafer-Weaver, PhD, MBA – Merck & Co.
10:10–10:25 a.m. CT	Break
10:25–11:35 a.m. CT	The Art of Saying No Tullia Bruno, PhD – University of Pittsburgh Panelist Sandra Demaria, MD – Weill Cornell Medicine Charlie Garnett-Benson, PhD – Bristol Myers Squibb
11:35 a.m.–12:35 p.m. CT	Networking Lunch
12:35–1:35 p.m. CT	The Male Perspective Panelists Robert Ferris, MD, PhD – University of North Carolina Justin Kline, MD – University of Chicago
1:35–2:45 p.m. CT	How to Negotiate Kimberly Shafer-Weaver, PhD, MBA – Merck Panelist Jennifer Grandis, MD – University of California, San Francisco Melody Smith, MD – Stanford University
2:45–3 p.m. CT	Closing Remarks

Monday, Sept. 15


8–8:15 a.m. CT	Opening Remarks
8:15–9:35 a.m. CT	Sponsorship: A Strategy for Career Advancement Ashley Koegel, MD – Bristol Myers Squibb Panelist Melody Smith, MD – Stanford University Elizabeth Travis, PhD, FASTRO, FRRS – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
9:35–10:25 a.m. CT	Authentic Leadership: Developing Your Personal Brand and Communication Skills Kristen Hege, MD – Board Member, Mersana, Adaptimmune, Kelonia, KSQ and EvolveImmune Panelist Lisa Butterfield, PhD – Merck Sandra Demaria, MD – Weill Cornell Medicine Connie Trimble, MD – Johns Hopkins University
10:25–11:45 a.m. CT	Surviving in a Political World Linda Vo, PhD – Curie.Bio Panelist Charlie Garnett-Benson, PhD – Bristol Myers Squibb Jennifer Guerriero, PhD– Brigham and Women's Hospital
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. CT	Break
12:15 –1:15 p.m. CT	Breakout Session Kristin Anderson, PhD - University of Virginia Tullia Bruno, PhD - University of Pittsburgh Lisa Butterfield, PhD - Merck Sandra Demaria, MD - Weill Cornell Medicine Tracy Dooley, MD - Avestria Ventures Teresa Foy, PhD - Formely Bristol Myers Squibb Charlie Garnett-Benson, PhD - Bristol Myers Squibb Sangeeta Goswami, MD, PhD - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Jennifer Guerriero, PhD - Brigham and Women's Hospital Jennifer Grandis, MD - University of California, San Francisco Kristin Hege, MD - Board Member, Mersana, Adaptimmune, Kelonia and EvolveImmune Priscilla Kelly, MD - American Associate for the Advancement of Science Ashley Koegel, MD - Bristol Myers Squibb Kimberly Shafer-Weaver, PhD, MBA - Merck Amish Shah, MD - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Padmanee Sharma, MD, PhD - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Melody Smith, MD - Stanford University Elizabeth Travis, PhD, FASTRO, FRRS - MD Anderson Cornelia Trimble, MD - Johns Hopkins University Linda Vo, PhD - Curie.Bio Sarah Warren, PhD - Gilead Sciences
1:15–2:35 p.m. CT	Work Life Integration Jennifer Guerriero, PhD – Brigham and Women's Hospital Panelists Kristin Anderson, PhD – The University of Virginia Amishi Shah, MD – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Sarah Warren, PhD – Gilead Sciences
2:35 –3:40 p.m. CT	Women and Work: Alternate Career Paths Panelists Lisa Butterfield, PhD – Merck Tracy Dooley, MD – Avestria Ventures Sangeeta Goswami, MD, PhD – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Priscilla Kelly, MD – American Associate for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Sarah Warren, PhD – Gilead Sciences
3:40–4:30 p.m. CT	Keynote Jennifer Grandis, MD – University of California, San Francisco

Tuesday, Sept. 16


9–10:10 a.m. CT	How to Develop Your Team Kristin Anderson, PhD – University of Virginia Ashley Koegel, MD – Bristol Myers Squibb Panelist Kimberly Shafer-Weaver, PhD, MBA – Merck & Co.
10:10–11:20 a.m. CT	The Art of Saying No Tullia Bruno, PhD – University of Pittsburgh Panelist Sandra Demaria, MD – Weill Cornell Medicine Charlie Garnett-Benson, PhD – Bristol Myers Squibb
11:20–11:40 a.m. CT	Break
11:40 a.m.–12:40 p.m. CT	The Male Perspective Panelists Robert Ferris, MD, PhD – University of North Carolina Justin Kline, MD – University of Chicago John Wherry, PhD – University of Pennsylvania
12:40–1:50 p.m. CT	How to Negotiate Kimberly Shafer-Weaver, PhD, MBA – Merck Panelist Jennifer Grandis, MD – University of California, San Francisco Melody Smith, MD – Stanford University
1:50–2 p.m. CT	Closing Remarks

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