OVERVIEW
The Annual Cancer Research Symposium is a long-standing event that brings together the many talents and passions of investigators devoted to solving the problem of cancer across the entire spectrum from prevention to survivorship. This event introduces new faculty, features research by students, and promotes programmatic and multidisciplinary interactions.
The symposium highlights groundbreaking cancer research from within UC Davis and beyond. Focused sessions, which include invited keynote speakers, highlight artificial intelligence and data science; population sciences and health disparities research; basic science; clinical research; career development and training opportunities; and community outreach and engagement. Additionally, the event includes a Poster & Exhibition Session enabling early career and established scientists to share new and emerging equipment, services, and technologies and prizes rewarding innovative science relevant to cancer research, diagnosis, and/or treatment.
REGISTRATION
UC Davis faculty, postdoctoral scholars, students, and staff are encouraged to attend alongside industry members and investigators from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Registration is free for UC Davis and LLNL affiliates until September 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Registration costs vary for all other ticket types.
POSTER PRESENTATION
UC Davis and LLNL participants (at all levels) are encouraged to submit abstracts when registering for the symposium:
- Abstracts should be 250 words or less.
- Abstract submission deadline is August 8, 2025.
EXHIBITION
Members of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center at the faculty level (full and associate) are invited to submit abstracts to exhibit a new/emerging equipment, service, or technology relevant to cancer research, diagnosis, and/or treatment.
Exhibitions are held alongside the poster presentations during the symposium Poster & Exhibition Session.
Please submit an abstract when registering for the symposium:
- Abstracts should be 250 words or less
- Exhibitors will be provided with: one 110-volt electrical outlet and one six-foot skirted table
- Exhibitors must provide for the security of their exhibited equipment, materials, and/or technology between Poster Sessions. The Cancer Center cannot provide storage or personal for your items.
- Abstract submission deadline is August 8, 2025.
QUESTIONS
Direct any questions to Kirsten Asher at kasher@ucdavis.edu.
