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The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) hosted the "Tumor Microenvironment" program during the SITC 31st Annual Meeting & Associated Programs on November 11-13, 2016. Available here are the presentation slides and video from the program.

Session Co-Chairs

• Mary L. (Nora) Disis, MD – University of Washington
• Thomas F. Gajewski, MD, PhD – University of Chicago

SITC 31st Annual Meeting Organizers

• Chair: Lisa H. Butterfield, PhD – University of Pittsburgh
• James L. Gulley, MD, PhD, FACP – National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
• Elizabeth A. Repasky, PhD – Roswell Park Cancer Institute
• Laura S. Wood, RN, MSN, OCN – Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
• Holbrook E. Kohrt, MD, PhD – Stanford Cancer Institute

Program Summary

The function of innate and adaptive immune cells is significantly modulated by the tumor microenvironment. In turn, the phenotype of tumor infiltrating innate and adaptive immune cells create a microenvironment that either supports or depresses an evolving immune response. Structural elements, such as stroma and endothelial vessels supporting tumor growth, are also actively involved in regulating immunity. This session overviewed tumor microenvironmental factors important in influencing cancer specific immunity.

About the SITC 31st Annual Meeting

SITC's 31st Annual Meeting provided a multidisciplinary educational and interactive environment focused on improving outcomes for current and future patients with cancer by incorporating strategies based on basic and applied cancer immunotherapy. The meeting consisted of cutting-edge research presentations by experts in the field, both oral and poster abstract presentations, and ample opportunity for structured and informal discussions, including important networking opportunities. In addition, the meeting included updates on major national and international initiatives coming from academia, government and industry, as well as important Society projects. Following SITC’s tradition of collaborating to advance the field, the 31st Annual Meeting featured numerous sessions collaboratively-developed with reputable organizations whose missions complement and align with that of SITC’s. An in-depth Value of Cancer Immunotherapy Summit, organized in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, was prominently featured to discuss a crucial topic that impacts all cancer immunotherapy constituents, from researchers and clinicians to payers and cancer patients.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this program includes U.S. and international researchers, regulators and healthcare professionals involved in cancer research and clinical care. This included, but was not limited to basic, translational and clinical researchers; postdoctoral fellows; oncologists; registered nurses; nurse practitioners; pharmacists; payers; and other allied health professionals.

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