calendar
September 15, 2025 to September 16, 2025
8:15 AM to 5:00 PM

contact
Stanford Cancer Institute
location
505 Broadway
Redwood City, California 94063
Stanford Redwood City, Cardinal Hall
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About Event

The Stanford Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Research Training Program will be held from September 15 to 16, 2025, at the Stanford Redwood City Conference Center. Launched in 2007, the program convenes the next generation of cancer scientists for an immersive, multi-day learning experience featuring distinguished Stanford faculty members. 

With an annual attendance of more than 100 young scientists, the Stanford Cancer Institute is proud to foster the professional development of and build connections with future researchers who will lead the way in advancing cancer science and developing breakthrough cancer treatments. 

We invite students and junior faculty members from Stanford and other universities and community colleges to participate. Participating students should be interested in pursuing cancer research as a possible career path and be enrolled in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral (residents, clinical fellows, research fellows) program. Please note we can not accommodate middle or high school students.

Presentations cover important topics in current cancer science, such as immunotherapy, artificial intelligence, cancer engineering, drug discovery, and population science. Program attendees are exposed to new ideas from some of the field’s most eminent experts. 

Program attendees can also connect with each other and Stanford faculty members at a poster session to showcase their work and exchange ideas. Other networking opportunities, including a post-event reception, will be available throughout the program.

Agenda & Speakers

Please note that the agenda is preliminary and subject to change.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Welcome

Plenary Session

Lunch

Plenary Session

Closing 

 

Continental Breakfast

Plenary Session

Lunch

Plenary Session

Breakout Session

Poster Session & Reception

Continental Breakfast

Plenary Session

Closing Remarks

Lunch

Jennifer Caswell Jin headshot

Pauline Funchain, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Oncology)

Registration

General registration fee

A registration fee of $70 per person is required.

Stanford STAP funds or department assistance

If Stanford affiliates want to use Stanford STAP funds, please complete the registration form, including full payment. Then, submit the STAP funds reimbursement form to your department. Learn more about the STAP funds reimbursement process.

For Stanford affiliates who will receive department funding assistance, please have the department administrator contact Sei Lee for more information.

Financial assistance

There is no financial assistance for participants not affiliated with a Stanford cancer training program.  Please contact Rachel Chen for more information.

Registration questions

For general registration questions, please contact Rachel Chen.

Register

Poster Session

Attendees are invited to participate in the poster session. If you want to showcase your work, please register for the program and submit your abstract via the registration form before the September 5 deadline. Further instructions on poster setup and judging criteria will be emailed to you directly.

Abstract submission: Register here
Deadline: September 5, 2025

After you check in at the registration desk in the lobby, please set up the poster in your designated spot. 

Please bring your posters ready for display.

Poster dimensions can be up to 48x36 inches. A tack board will be provided to support the posters and supplies (extra tacks, tape). Posters will be on display throughout the day. Presenters should plan on being stationed by their work to answer questions during the reception. 

Poster Printing Resources:

Travel Information

Location

This year’s program will be located at:

Stanford Redwood City Conference Center | Cardinal Hall, 1st Floor
505 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Parking

Parking map

Visitor parking is available on the first floor of the Barron Parking Garage and outdoor surface lots across from the conference center. Enforcement hours for visitor parking are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no parking kiosk. Visitors must purchase parking through ParkMobile.

Stanford visitors (e.g. faculty and staff from the main campus): may use their ‘C’ or ‘A’ parking permits to park in any spaces at the Redwood City campus. 

Stanford Redwood City is five miles from the main campus. If you are taking public transportation to the event, please review the information on the parking and transportation webpage.

Public Transportation

Stanford Redwood City (SWRC) is located five miles from the main campus. If you are taking public transportation to CCRTP, please review the information below.

From Stanford Main Campus to SWRC:

  • Take the Marguerite Shuttle to the Caltrain station
  • Take the northbound train and exit the Redwood City station

Refer to the following links for the shuttle schedules from the Redwood City Caltrain station to Cardinal Hall:

If you have more questions about shuttle services to Stanford Redwood City, please visit the shuttle services page.

FAQ's

How can I become a Stanford Cancer Institute member? 

Please see our website for more information on membership types and eligibility requirements.

What are the benefits of attending the Comprehensive Cancer Research Training Program?

Attending networking opportunities and didactic lectures can help you grow your professional network and find encouragement and inspiration for your research.

Can middle or high school students attend?

We are not currently accommodating middle or high school students.

Do you have to be affiliated with Stanford to attend the Comprehensive Cancer Research Training Program?

You do not have to be affiliated with Stanford to attend the Comprehensive Cancer Research Training Program. We welcome community college, undergraduate, and graduate students, and postdocs, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members from other universities and community colleges who are interested in pursuing a career in cancer science, learning more about the field, and making connections with Stanford faculty members. 

Can I receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for participating?

No. This program is not considered for Continuing Medical Education credits.

Can we use Stanford STAP funds to cover the registration fee? 

Yes. After you pay for registration, you can submit the receipt for reimbursement. The STAP reimbursement form can be downloaded here. Learn more about the STAP funds reimbursement process.

Can my Stanford department cover the registration fee?

Please contact your administrative assistant for approval. Then, ask them to email Sei Lee at seilee@stanford.edu for further instructions.

What if I cannot drive to Stanford Redwood City campus?

Please visit the Stanford Redwood City transportation webpage for more options.