Jan. 13–17, 2020 • Houston, Texas
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The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is pleased to host its second Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School, a comprehensive cancer immunotherapy education program, on Jan. 13-17, 2020, at the Hilton Houston Post Oak in Houston. Taught by leading experts in the field, this five-day program provides attendees with a deep understanding of the core principles of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy and examines developing areas in the field.
ORGANIZERS
- Lisa H. Butterfield, PhD – Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy/University of California San Francisco
- Leisha A. Emens, MD, PhD – UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
The Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School (click here to register now), is tailored to early career scientists and clinicians 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.
During the program, participants will learn:
- Core principles of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy
- Recent advancements in drug and biomarker technologies and their clinical application
- Best practices in clinical trial design and appropriate clinical trial data analysis methods
In addition to deepening their understanding of integral facets of the field of cancer immunotherapy, attendees will also be able to 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.
Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School Target Audience
- Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows in the field of cancer immunotherapy
- Individuals new to the field working in academic, clinical, industry and government settings
Travel Awards
SITC will award travel reimbursement to five early career scientists who show attendance at this program would help them reach their current and future cancer immunotherapy career objectives. Preference will be given to those who are involved in SITC activities.
Eligibility requirements can be found here.
2019 Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School
SITC hosted its inaugural Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School in Mesa, Ariz., Feb. 18–22, 2019.
Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School Enduring Materials
Please click on the buttons below to access enduring materials from the 2019 Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School, available for each program track.
Clinical Track
Research Track
SITC awarded travel reimbursement to five early career scientists who showed attendance at this program would help them reach their current and future cancer immunotherapy career objectives.
Those honored with Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School Travel Awards include: