Biomarkers in Cancer Immunotherapy: Oasis or Mirage?
The SITC 2015 Presentation Archive is supported through a generous contribution from AstraZeneca/MedImmune.
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Program Schedule
Sunday, November 8, 2015
9:30 – 9:35 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
9:35 – 9:45 a.m. | Science of Biomarkers ![]() ![]() Daniel S. Chen, MD, PhD – Genentech |
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. | Biomarkers for Cancer Immunotherapy Debate ![]() ![]() Pro: Daniel S. Chen, MD, PhD – Genentech Con: Steven Averbuch, MD – Bristol-Myers Squibb |
10:15 – 11:05 a.m. | Panel Discussion with Open Audience Questions ![]() Steve Averbuch, MD – Bristol-Myers Squibb Thomas Gajewski, MD, PhD – University of Chicago Daniel S. Chen, MD, PhD – Genentech Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD – H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center |
11:05 – 11:35 a.m. | Other Topics in Biomarkers Discussion ![]() ![]() Blood-Based: Michael D. Kalos, PhD – Eli Lilly and Company Tissue Markers: Naiyer Rizvi, MD – Columbia University Medical Center |
11:35 – 11:55 a.m. | Future Biomarkers Panel Discussion ![]() ![]() Lisa H. Butterfield, PhD – University of Pittsburgh Suzanne L. Topalian, MD – John Hopkins University Michael D. Kalos, PhD – Eli Lilly and Company Naiyer Rizvi, MD – Columbia University Medical Center |
11:55 – Noon | Closing Remarks |





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