SITC Annual Meeting and Associated Programs
SITC Annual Meeting and Associated Programs

SITC 2014 Preliminary Program NOW Online

SITC is excited to announce that the 2014 Preliminary Program is now available here. This downloadable document is your one-stop-shop for information on the must-attend cancer immunotherapy conference of the year. Inside, you will find program overviews, session descriptions, program schedules and all educational opportunities for the 29th Annual Meeting & Associated Program activities. Conference highlights from this year include:

SITC 29th Annual Meeting

  • Keynote addresses by:
    • 2014 Richard V. Smalley, MD Memorial Award recipient, Giorgio Trinchieri, MD of the National Cancer Institute
    • Olivera J. Finn, PhD of the University of Pittsburgh
  • CME credits available
  • A speed-networking event for all SITC 2014 attendees
  • Abstract submission period for oral and poster presentations deadline: July 8, 2014
  • Special update sessions on important initiatives in cancer immunotherapy by key stakeholders
  • A performance by SITC house band, The CheckPoints

Workshop on Combination Immunotherapy: Where Do We Go From Here?

  • The workshop will identify the current challenges to implementation of combination immune-based therapies across multiple cancer indications and identify potential solutions to improve the rational application of immunotherapy
  • Participants will learn about the current barriers, outstanding unaddressed questions, current approaches and technologies being employed and developed

Primer on Tumor Immunology and Cancer Immunotherapy™

  • Attendees will gain a foundation for understanding core immunology principles as they relate to basic and clinical research in the immunotherapy of cancer
  • Highly interactive sessions with audience response system polling and dedicated question and answer discussions in each presentation

Early Career Scientist and Student Highlights

  • New in 2014, SITC will offer twice as many Travel Award opportunities, for a total of 20 awards, to recognize excellence in novel research and provide young investigators with the experience necessary for successful careers
  • The Meet-the-Expert Breakfast features a roundtable for personal interaction with leaders in the field
  • The Evening Networking Event kicks off the event and allows attendees to foster connections with colleagues

Other Educational Programs

  • The Hot Topic Symposium will allow leaders to deliver dynamic presentations on cutting-edge research and participate in interactive question and answer sessions with the audience
  • The Professional Development Session: A Roadmap for Thriving in Your Career will help guide attendees through their careers in the field of cancer immunotherapy
  • Poster and exhibit hall featuring over 300 poster presentations allowing additional face-to-face interaction and networking

Support SITC

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer offers a wide array of opportunities for corporate partners to engage with the Society and interact with members and meeting attendees alike. In addition to the SITC Annual Meeting & Associated Programs, SITC has expanded its educational offerings to include additional live events throughout the year.

  • Want more information on the available options, pricing and benefits of support? Please contact development@sitcancer.org for a copy of the 2014 Support Opportunities Guide
  • From now until May 7, SITC is accepting exhibit booth applications for Deluxe and Premier exhibitors. Starting May 8, all exhibit booth levels will be open to all those interested


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