Feb. 22–26, 2021 • Austin, Texas
Registration opens soon!
ORGANIZERS
- Christian Capitini, MD – University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Leisha A. Emens, MD, PhD – UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
- Daniel Powell, PhD – University of Pennsylvania
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is pleased to host its third annual Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School, a comprehensive cancer immunotherapy education program, which will be held Feb. 22–26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Taught by leading experts in the field, this four-and-a-half-day program provides a deep understanding of the core principles of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy as well as developing areas in the field including biomarker technology, validation and clinical integration; clinical trial design, data analysis and considerations for combination therapies.
The program is tailored to early-to-mid career scientists and clinicians in the field of cancer immunotherapy working in academic, clinical, industry and government settings as well as those new to the field. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of cancer immunotherapy and features separate tracks, clinical and research, allowing participants to tailor their experience by selecting the educational path most relevant to their learning goals
Target Audience
- Early-to-mid career scientists in the field of cancer immunotherapy working in academic, clinical, industry and government settings
- Individuals new to the field working in academic, clinical, industry and government settings
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to deepening their understanding of integral facets of the field of cancer immunotherapy, attendees also expand their professional network, developing new relationships with faculty and other thought leaders in this intimate setting through small group breakout sessions and networking roundtables.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School, participants will be able to:
- Describe the core principles of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy
- Discuss recent advancements in drug and biomarker technologies and their clinical application
- Explain appropriate clinical and/or preclinical trial data analysis methods and best practices in clinical and/or preclinical trial design
Travel Award
To support young investigators and clinicians interested in attending the Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School, SITC is accepting applications for travel awards, which will supplement costs for those honored to attend.
IMPORTANT Travel Award DATES
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Oct. 5, 2020
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Travel Award Submission Site Opens
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Nov. 17. 2020
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Travel Award Submission Site Closes at 11:59 p.m. EST
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Dec. 17, 2020
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Travel Award Notifications Sent
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