calendar
March 24, 2026
Tuesday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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

About Event

Launched in 2007, the annual Stanford Cancer Institute Research Conference (formerly the Stanford Cancer Institute Retreat) convenes Stanford Cancer Institute members, staff, and students, postdocs, residents, and fellows enrolled in a cancer training program to share exciting innovations in Stanford cancer research and foster collaboration in our research community. This conference features scientific talks by fellow members, breakout sessions, poster sessions, and an annual update by Steven Artandi, MD, PhD, director of the Stanford Cancer Institute. A reception will follow the conference.

359 Stanford cancer scientists attended the 2025 event. See the full agenda and photos from our 2025 event.

 

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.

Registration

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


For general registration questions, please contact Rachel Chen at rachelcc@stanford.edu.

Register

Poster Session

Stanford Cancer Institute members, students, postdocs, 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 conference registration form. The deadline to submit your abstract is March 16. Please note that space to present posters is limited, and submissions may be closed earlier than the deadline. Further instructions on poster setup and judging criteria will be emailed to you after the submission period closes.

Submission: Open
Deadline: March 16, 2026

For questions, please contact sci_officeofcrtec@stanford.edu.

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).
  •  A poster template is available for your convenience.

Printing resources:

Travel Information

Location

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

Driving directions and map

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

Who can attend the conference?
Stanford Cancer Institute members, staff, and students, postdocs, residents, and fellows enrolled in a cancer training program.

I will not be able to attend the entire conference. Will the sessions be recorded?
The sessions will not be recorded.

Where do I submit my poster abstract?
Please register for the conference, indicate your intention to submit a poster abstract, and provide the required information on the registration form.

Can I receive CME credit by attending?

If you have additional questions, please contact Rachel Chen.