Come learn about the basics of cancer immunotherapy, a highly promising new approach to cancer treatment. Medical experts along with patients who have been treated with immunotherapy will discuss how research and patient participation in clinical trials is helping us get closer to cures for all types of cancer.

People of all ages, cancer types, and stages are encouraged to attend this FREE half-day Saturday event. Caregivers, friends, family, and advocates are also welcome to join us at this important educational summit.

The program will begin at 10:00am and conclude at 3:30pm, including a catered lunch. Registration will begin at 9:00am.

Appointments with clinical trial navigators will be available throughout the day to help you find immunotherapy clinical trials, connect with study sites, and answer questions. The service is free and completely confidential. Indicate your interest for an appointment on the registration page.

Topics

• Immunotherapy basics you need to know

• Latest research update from the experts

• Patient experience with immunotherapy

• Clinical trials: what they are, how to access them, and patient experiences

• Cancer type breakout sessions (select your choice on the registration page)

Schedule

9:00am

• Registration and Networking

10:00am

• Welcome by Cancer Research Institute
• Learn the Basics of Immunotherapy - Philip Greenberg, M.D. (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center)
• Latest Immunotherapy Research Update Panel Discussion - Scott Antonia, M.D., Ph.D. (Moffitt Cancer Center) Nina Bhardwaj, M.D., Ph.D. (Mount Sinai); Ezra Cohen, M.D. (UC San Diego); Philip Greenberg, M.D. (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center)

11:30am

• Patient perspective: Hear from Janie Ferling, a melanoma survivor treated with immunotherapy

12:00pm

• Lunch and Networking

1:00pm

• Demystifying clinical trials: Learn about clinical trials and hear directly from patients who have participated in immunotherapy clinical trials

2:15pm

• Breakout sessions: Immunotherapy deeper dive moderated sessions led by the morning experts in the areas of immunotherapy, head and neck cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma.

Space is limited, so register today!

This event is organized by the nonprofit Cancer Research Institute, and is made possible with generous support from AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Novartis, GSK, Genentech, and Regeneron.

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email your questions to Cancer Research Institute Patient Program Manager Marissa Clifford at mclifford@cancerresearch.org.