University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center Cancer Research Trainee Symposium
September 24, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Health Science Learning Center Atrium
Join us for an engaging in-person event spotlighting the innovative research and professional growth of our cancer center trainees. This gathering is a unique opportunity to:
- Explore cutting-edge research led by emerging scientists
- Support the next generation of cancer researchers
- Connect with peers, mentors, and collaborators
- Participate in professional development sessions
Whether you’re a colleague, mentor, or simply curious about the future of cancer research, your presence and support make a difference. All are welcome!
Schedule
8:45 am – 9:15 am Poster Setup, Registration (HSLC atrium)
9:15 am – 9:30 am Welcome & Opening Remarks, HSLC 1335
9:30 am – 10:30 am Keynotes (Fox, Chao), HSLC 1335
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:30 am Workshop Session 1
11:30 am – 1:05 pm Lunch & poster session
1:05 pm – 1:50 pm Workshop Session 2
1:55 pm – 3:10 pm Flash talks, HSLC 1345
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Keynote (Odekunle), HSLC 1345
Keynote Speakers
The keynote speakers are all selected visitors as part of the trainee speaker exchange
Levi Fox
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
Title: The RON receptor tyrosine kinase drives aggressive mammary tumorigenesis through TREX1 mediated IFN-I suppression
Chih-Jia (Bess) Chao
University of Illinois at Chicago Cancer Center
Title: Antigen Capturing Nanoparticle Boosted cDC1 for in situ Cancer Immunization
Israel Odekunle
University of Vermont Cancer Center
Title: Light-Activated Tumorigenesis: Building Spatially Restricted Lung Cancer Mouse Models.
Trainee Flash Talks
Trainee Flash Talks
Trainees will be selected from submitted abstracts to present their research in a 10 minute flash talk (including questions).
Trainee Flash Talk Presenters
Selected speakers will be announced early September.
Trainee Workshops
Workshop Session 1
Documenting your biosketch in SciENcv and linking to ORCID (HSLC 1225)
The power of one page: writing a Specific Aims (HSLC 1335)
Workshop Session 2
Creating a biosketch- info and work time (HSLC 1248)
Trainee wellness: mindfulness & meditation (HSLC 1220/1222)
The Trainee Experience: Supports and Resources for Speaking up HSLC 1244
Questions?