Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer

For 30 years, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) has been at the forefront of tumor immunology and immunotherapy. Thus, it is gratifying to see the success of so many immunotherapy approaches today across a wide variety of cancers bringing new and effective treatment options to patients with cancer. The expanding role of immunotherapy has also generated great interest in the field, as well as a greater need for education of practicing physicians, nurses and pharmacists, than ever before.

SITC is addressing this need through various CME- and CNE-certified regional education programs. The next program of this kind, Tumor Immunology 101: A Navigation Guide for the Growing Field of Cancer Immunotherapy, will be held in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, May 29, from 8 a.m. to noon. Held just prior to the ASCO Annual Meeting, this program will give participants the baseline knowledge needed to understand higher-level immunotherapy content.

To celebrate the advancements in the field—and to gain support for the next generation of cancer immunotherapy experts—SITC is holding our third annual House of Blues fundraiser on Sunday, May 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight. A $30 donation at the door gets you in to the world famous House of Blues and live entertainment from SITC’s own house band, The CheckPoints! Your contribution helps support a worthy cause and entitles you to food and a beverage.

During the event, we will announce the SITC-Merck Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Fellowship Award recipient. This one-year award, made possible by the Forward Fund and an independent grant from Merck & Co., Inc., will provide a young investigator with $100,000 of support for research furthering the development of cancer immunotherapies.

I look forward to seeing you in person over the conference weekend. If you’re not able to make it, be sure to follow SITC on Twitter for the latest news, updates and photos of these exciting events!

Society Education & Events

Tumor Immunology 101: A Navigation Guide for the Growing
Field of Cancer Immunotherapy – Last Chance to Register Online!

Friday, May 29 • 8 a.m. – noon • Chicago, Illinois
New Location: Regency Ballroom AB • Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel, 2^nd Floor

Organized by Leisha A. Emens, MD, PhD (Johns Hopkins University) and John D. Powderly II, MD, CPI (Carolina BioOncology Institute, PLLC), part of the Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM series

Specifically designed for clinical oncologists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and the entire medical team involved in treating cancer patients, this introductory, CME- and CNE-certified program will provide a greater understanding of cancer immunotherapies, their therapeutic effectiveness and the appropriate selection and management of patients.

Students, allied health professionals and nurses can register for this program free of charge! Get more information and register here.

Physician Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement – This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nursing Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement – The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This program is not an official event of the 2015 ASCO Annual Meeting. It is not sponsored or endorsed
by ASCO or the Conquer Cancer Foundation.

Meet our team, pick up some SITC swag and get information on our latest educational resources (including a sneak peek of our HealthQuest in Immuno-Oncology app!), membership benefits, meeting opportunities and more.

Celebrate Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy at SITC's Third Annual
House of Blues Fundraising Event

Join us on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the world famous Chicago House of Blues! For a suggested minimum donation of $30 to the Forward Fund, you can let loose after a day of education in one of the Windy City’s premier music venues. Attendees will enjoy live music, appetizers and one complimentary drink ticket!

Check out the new VIP section! For a $100 Forward Fund donation, you will receive a CURE t-shirt, three drink tickets and get access to a VIP seating area with a private cash bar and appetizer table. Passes are available at the door, or pre-purchase yours by contacting SITC Development at +1 414-271-2456 or development@sitcancer.org. A limited number of VIP passes are available! Get more information here.

Learn About the Ground Breaking Cancer Treatment Options that use the Power of the Immune System during Cancer Immunotherapy Month^TM

June 29 – 30 • Faculty House Columbia University • New York, New York

Held in collaboration with The Conference Forum, Immuno-Oncology 360° is the only conference that combines business and clinical development strategies with scientific updates to prepare the market for accelerating immuno-oncology clinical trials. SITC President, Dr. Howard L. Kaufman, will participate as a speaker and panelist in this important event.

Save 15% on registration with code SITC15! Get more information and register here.

Tumor Immunology 101: A Navigation Guide for the Growing Field of Cancer Immunotherapy is Headed for California and Texas

Presented by leading authorities in tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy, all Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy^TM series CME- and CNE-certified programs provide a greater understanding of cancer immunotherapies, their therapeutic effectiveness and the appropriate selection and management of patients.

Clinical oncologists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and the entire medical team involved in treating cancer patients are encouraged to attend.

Physician Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement – These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nursing Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement – The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Get Published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer

The Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC), SITC's own open access, peer-reviewed journal, is a targeted outlet for the publication of original research articles, literature reviews, position papers and discussion on all aspects of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy—from basic research to clinical application.

SITC will once again be offering two $1,000 USD awards for the best papers submitted in the Clinical/Translational and Basic Science categories. To be eligible, papers must be published in JITC by August 18, 2015. In addition, SITC members are encouraged to take advantage of waived article processing charges for manuscripts accepted in 2015—a $2,500 value! Submit your manuscript here.

SITC is Hiring!
Current Career Opportunities at the Society and Beyond

If you are interested in posting an open position to SITC's job board, please reference this agreement form for posting criteria or contact SITC at info@sitcancer.org.

A Message from the President

Society Education & Events

Learn About the Ground Breaking Cancer Treatment Options that use the Power of the Immune System during Cancer Immunotherapy Month^TM

Get Published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer

SITC is Hiring!
Current Career Opportunities at the Society and Beyond

A Message from the President

Society Education & Events

Learn About the Ground Breaking Cancer Treatment Options that use the Power of the Immune System during Cancer Immunotherapy MonthTM

Get Published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer

SITC is Hiring! Current Career Opportunities at the Society and Beyond

Learn About the Ground Breaking Cancer Treatment Options that use the Power of the Immune System during Cancer Immunotherapy Month^TM

SITC is Hiring!
Current Career Opportunities at the Society and Beyond