Siteman Cancer Center’s annual symposium features trainees’ cancer research from all departments and all types of research, including basic, pre-clinical, clinical, and public health projects.

Presentations include Undergraduate Students, Predoctoral Trainees, Postdoctoral Scholars, Fellows, and Junior Faculty. All trainees and mentors conducting cancer related research are encouraged to attend. In addition to trainee presentations, the symposium includes career development panel discussions, a keynote address from a renowned cancer researcher, and networking opportunities for trainees and mentors.

Abstracts are encouraged from undergraduate students, predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral scholars, fellows, and early-career faculty. All cancer research projects are welcome, including basic/bench, pre-clinical, clinical, or public health. The top two presenters will each receive $500 awards. Limit 2 abstracts per submitter.

Abstracts are due Friday, September 18, 2026.

Registration required.

For more information, see the Symposium webpage.

Questions? 

Email scc.research.training@email.wustl.edu.