calendar
March 25, 2025
Tuesday
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

contact
Stanford Cancer Institute
location
291 Campus Drive
Stanford, California 94305
Li Ka Shing Center
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About Event

The 2025 Stanford Cancer Institute Retreat will bring together Stanford Cancer Institute members, students, residents, fellows, and staff to share the latest advancements in cancer research and foster collaboration across the Institute. Attendees will engage in scientific talks, breakout sessions, poster presentations, and an annual update from Steven Artandi, MD, PhD, director of the Stanford Cancer Institute. Following the retreat, a reception will allow both familiar faces and new colleagues to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaborations.

A total of 330 attendees participated in the 2024 Stanford Cancer Institute Retreat. You can explore the full agenda on the 2024 retreat page and view event photos here.

 

Agenda & Speakers

The day will begin at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast and continue with plenary sessions and lightning talks. Lunch will be provided. We will close the event with the poster session and reception.

Additional information is forthcoming.

 

Additional Information is forthcoming.

Registration

There is no registration fee for this event. We encourage Stanford Cancer Institute members, students, residents, and fellows to register to assist with general planning. 

For general registration questions, please contact Athena Serapio at athena3@stanford.edu.

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Poster Session

Stanford Cancer Institute members, students, residents, fellows, and staff are invited to participate in the poster sessions. If you would like to showcase your research or a shared resource available for principal investigators, please submit your abstract via the retreat registration form. The deadline to submit your abstract is March 19. Further instructions on poster setup and judging criteria will be emailed to you after the submission period closes.

Submission: Open
Deadline: March 19 

Poster session information

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

Posters will be on display throughout the day. Presenters should plan on being stationed by their work to answer questions during the lunch break and reception. Official prize judging will happen during the lunch break, and awards will be announced at the reception.

All posters must be removed after the reception that evening.

Poster Specifications

  • Please bring your posters ready for display.

  • Dimensions: Poster dimensions can be up to a maximum of 48x36 inches.

  • Poster Tack Boards: A tack board will be provided to support the posters and supplies (extra tacks, tape).

Poster Printing Resources:

Should you have any questions about your poster session, contact Sei Lee, PhD.

Travel Information

Location

Berg Hall, 2nd floor,
Li Ka Shing Center
291 Campus Drive, Stanford CA. 

For driving directions and map, see here.

Parking

Stock Farm Lot and Garage
360 Oak Rd, Stanford

Via Ortega Garage
285 Panama

Roth Way Garage
355 Roth Way

FAQs

When will registration close?
General registration will not close. We encourage you to register for planning purposes. On-site registration will also be available.

I will not be able to attend the entire retreat. If I register, will I have access to all the sessions?
We will not record the sessions.

Where do I submit my poster abstract?
Please register and state that you would like to submit a poster abstract. Continue to enter the information requested in the form.

Can I get CME credit by attending?
This event is not eligible for CME credit.