Stanford Cancer Institute Retreat

The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) Retreat is an annual gathering of SCI members, students, and post-graduates enrolled in a cancer training program to share the most exciting innovations in cancer research and foster collaboration in our dynamic community. The retreat featured talks by fellow members, breakout sessions, poster sessions, professional headshots, and an annual update by Steve Artandi, MD, PhD, director of the Stanford Cancer Institute.

Over 330 SCI members, staff, and trainees participated in the 2024 retreat. The retreat featured presentations on Cancer Engineering & AI, Genomics & Population Sciences, Cancer Biology & Immunology, and Drug Development.

In addition, researchers showcased their work during a vibrant poster session, with prizes awarded to the top posters. You can view photos of the 2024 retreat here.

AGENDA
CHAIRS
SPEAKERS
POSTER SESSION
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The Stanford Cancer Institute Retreat agenda is available below. However, please note that an updated agenda will be released closer to the event.

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Registration Open & Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:40 AM

Welcome & SCI Update

Steve Artandi Director, Stanford Cancer Institute

Lloyd Minor Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine

8:40 - 9:55 AM	Session I: Cancer Engineering & AI
	Joseph DeSimone [Co-Chair] Professor, Radiology
	Sylvia Plevritis [Co-Chair & Speaker] Associate Director, Cancer Artificial Intelligence (SCI)
	Olivier Gevaert Associate Professor of Medicine and of Biomedical Data Science
	Eleni Linos Professor of Dermatology
	Manual Rivas Assistant Professor of Biomedical Data Science

9:55 - 10:05 AM

Break

10:05 - 11:05 AM	Session II: Genomics & Population Sciences
	Alyce Adams [Chair] Associate Director, Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement (SCI)
	Monte Winslow Associate Professor of Genetics and of Pathology
	Allison Kurian Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and of Epidemiology and Population Health
	Christina Curtis Professor of Medicine, Genetics and Biomedical Data Science

11:05- 11:35 AM

Lightning Talks

11:35 - 12:35 PM

Poster Session & Lunch Break

12:35 - 1:20 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

'Evidence-Based Community Engagement Strategies and Best Practices'
Dinah Trevil Executive Director, SCI Office of Cancer Health Equity

'Lung Cancer Working Group'
Heather Wakelee Deputy Director, Stanford Cancer Institute

1:20 - 1:30 PM

Break

1:30 - 3:10 PM	Session III: Cancer Biology & Immunology
	Laura Attardi [Chair & Speaker] Professor of Radiation Oncology
	Sabine Heitzeneder Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
	Robert Negrin Professor, Bone & Marrow Transplantation
	Howard Chang Professor, Cancer Research and Genetics
	John Sunwoo Professor, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
	Ash Alizadeh Leader, Cancer Genomics Program (SCI)

3:10 - 3:20 PM

Break

3:20 - 4:45PM	Session IV: Drug Development
	Chis Chen [Chair] Assistant Professor of Medicine
	Antonio Omuro Chair, Neurology and Neurological Sciences
	Lipika Goyal Associate Professor of Medicine
	Steven Corsello Assistant Professor of Medicine
	Nathanael Gray Associate Director, Cancer Drug Discovery (SCI)
	Carolyn Bertozzi Director, Sarafan ChEM-H

4:45 PM

Closing Remarks

4:45 - 5:45 PM

Poster Session & Reception

Alyce Adams, PhD

Associate Director, Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement (SCI)

Laura Attardi, PhD

Professor of Radiation Oncology

Chris Chen, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Sylvia Plevritis, PhD

Associate Director, Cancer Artificial Intelligence (SCI)

Joseph DeSimone, PhD

Professor, Radiology

Laura Attardi, PhD

Professor of Radiation Oncology

Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD

Director, Sarafan ChEM-H

Steven Corsello, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Olivier Gevaert, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine and of Biomedical Data Science

Nathanael Gray, PhD

Associate Director, Cancer Drug Discovery (SCI)

Allison Kurian, MD, MSc

Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and of Epidemiology and Population Health

Robert Negrin, MD

Professor, Bone & Marrow Transplantation

Sylvia Plevritis, PhD

Associate Director, Cancer Artificial Intelligence (SCI)

John Sunwoo, MD

Professor, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)

Heather Wakelee, MD

Deputy Director, Stanford Cancer Institute

Ash Alizadeh, MD, PhD

Leader, Cancer Genomics Program (SCI)

Howard Chang, MD, PhD

Professor of Cancer Research and Genetics

Christina Curtis, PhD, MSc

Professor of Medicine, Genetics and Biomedical Data Science

Lipika Goyal, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Sabine Heitzeneder, MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Eleni Linos, MD, MPH, DrPH

Professor of Dermatology

Antonio Omuro, MD

Chair, Neurology and Neurological Sciences

Manual Rivas, DPhil

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Data Science

Dinah Trevil, MPA

Executive Director, SCI Office of Cancer Health Equity

Monte Winslow, PhD

Associate Professor of Genetics and of Pathology

Stanford Cancer Institute members, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the poster sessions. If you would like to showcase your work, please register for the retreat and submit your abstract by March 19. You will submit your abstract via the retreat registration form. Further instructions on poster setup and judging criteria will be emailed to you directly.

Submission: Open
Deadline: March 19, 2024

POSTER SESSION INFO

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 judging for prizes will happen during the lunch break, and awards will be announced at the reception.

All posters must be removed after the reception on Wednesday 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:

Stanford Student Affairs: Learning Technology & Spaces (On-Campus)
Biotech Production (Off-Campus)
PIP Printing (Off-Campus)
Fedex (Off-campus)

Should you have any questions about your poster session, contact SCI Project Coordinator, Sei Lee.

The Stanford Cancer Institute Retreat is located in Berg Hall, 2nd floor, at the Li Ka Shing Center, located at 291 Campus Drive, Stanford CA.

For driving directions and map, see here.

All session talks, poster sessions, and meals will be held indoors inside Berg Hall, LKSC. Please review Stanford’s COVID-19 Safety & Guidance for current updates.

Parking Information

Stock Farm Lot and Garage
360 Oak Rd, Stanford

Via Ortega Garage
285 Panama, Stanford’

Roth Way Garage
355 Roth Way

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