Black in Cancer Conference 2024: Lifting as we Climb
20 June 2024, 8.00 AM - 21 June 2024, 5.30 PM
Natcher Conference Center, NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD 20894 USA
The first US-based Black in Cancer Conference will be held in partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.
This event welcomes cancer-focused undergraduate, graduate students, post-doc fellows, & early career investigators and feature talks from renowned clinicians, researchers, activists, and industry experts. The conference theme of “Lifting as We Climb” is to emphasise the critical roles we all have in creating sustainable pathways for future black cancer pioneers.
Conference Goals
- Increase the number of Black cancer researchers by building support networks
- Facilitate mentorship and collaborations for students and scientists
- Provide funding opportunities for post-doctoral fellows
- Give a platform for cancer survivors and patient advocates to share their experiences and insights
Abstract submission deadline: 1 March 2024
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Contact information
Enquiries to PDO@nih.gov