Introduction

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Tumours are complex ecosystems, involving multiple cell types that play pivotal roles in all stages of carcinogenesis, metastatic progression and response to therapy. Designing efficient novel therapeutics cannot be achieved without exploring the dynamics of the tumour microenvironment, in order to achieve a comprehensive, integrated understanding of reciprocal cancer/stroma interactions, and how they are modulated by cancer treatments.  

This meeting will cover the latest exciting breakthroughs on multiple aspects of the tumour microenvironment, including the intricate interactions of cancer cells with the immune system and with specific stromal cells in multiple organs. We will also highlight novel insights into tumour-host interactions including changes in metabolism, the nervous system and response to therapy.  

Join us to hear from world-class experts who are at the forefront of the tumour microenvironment field, sharing their latest discoveries and insights about this cutting-edge research and its implications for novel cancer therapies. 

We have partnered with our affiliated journal, Molecular Oncology, to create a call for content dedicated to this conference: please visit the Abstracts and Posters page for more information.

Target audience

• Scientists, postdocs, and graduate students interested in multiple aspects of cancer biology, immunology and therapeutics.
• Industry scientists interested in translational research and novel therapeutic approaches.
• Journal editors interested in cutting-edge cancer biology.

Topics to be covered

• The role of inflammation and immunity in tumour progression and metastasis.
• Organ-specific stromal cells that support tumour progression.
• Metabolic changes in the tumour microenvironment.
• Tumour-host interactions in response to therapy.
• Cancer interactions with the nervous system.
• Dormancy and metastasis.

Scientific Programme Committee

• Neta Erez, Israel (Chair)
• Leila Akkari, The Netherlands
• Johanna Joyce, Switzerland
• Erik Sahai, UK

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