One of CCR's goals is the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. To this end, CCR hosts a number of events over the year open to the entire research community: extramural, intramural, pharma and other government-run research enterprises.
Upcoming CCR events are shown below. For summaries of our past events, visit Past Events.
CCR also hosts a weekly Grand Rounds seminar series. Learn more about Grand Rounds.
September 23-24, 2025
Hosted by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities and the National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research and the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics
This two-day workshop will discuss recent progress, existing challenges, future directions and the translation of findings in health disparities research with cancer as a disease focus. It aims to inform participants about ongoing and planned health disparities research within the NIH community and to foster collaboration across NIH institutes and with external researchers and community members. Registration is required by August 18, 2025, for in-person attendance and September 1, 2025, for virtual attendance.
November 6-7, 2025
DE DOCTA IGNORANTIA: CANCER IMMUNOLOGY IN THE ERA OF OMICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
HOSTED BY THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN IMMUNOLOGY
This two-day national symposium addresses recent advances in the field and should be an exciting forum for discussion and debate on the current understanding of cancer immunology in the era of omics and artificial intelligence.
Main Topics
- DATA SCIENCE AND DEEP LEARNING IN CANCER IMMUNITY
- TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT
- MICROBIOME AND CANCER
- T CELLS IN CANCER IMMUNITY
Registration is required by October 2, 2025.