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2026 HCC Cancer Cell Biology Symposium

Topic: Aging and Cancer
Event Date: March 16, 2026 (9:00AM - 5:00PM)
Location: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Yawkey Building (RM 306-307)

Join us for a full day symposium on aging and cancer, organized by Marcia Haigis, Raul Mostoslavsky, and Kornelia Polyak. Speakers include Debattama Sen, Zhixun Dou, Francisco Quintana, Konrad Hochedlinger, Amy Wagers, Matt Vander Heiden, Marcia Haigis, Raul Mostoslavsky, and Kornelia Polyak. Additional 4-6 speakers will be selected for short talks from submitted abstracts. Abstract submission deadline is March 1, 2026. Selected speakers will be notified by March 6, 2026.

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2025 HCC Cancer Cell Biology Symposium

Topic: New Biological Systems exploited for Drug Discovery
Event Date: December 1, 2025 (1:00 - 6:30PM)
Location: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Yawkey Building (RM 306-307)
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Join us for an afternoon symposium showcasing emerging biological systems and innovative strategies advancing therapeutic discovery in cancer. This program will feature leading researchers from academia and industry highlighting recent insights into molecular mechanisms, chemical biology platforms, and novel approaches to targeting previously intractable pathways. The event will include talks, discussion, and a closing reception to foster scientific exchange and collaboration within the community.



2023 HCC Cancer Cell Biology Symposium

Topic: Aging and Cancer
Event Date: March 13, 2023 (8:00AM - 6:00PM)
Location: Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, Harvard Medical School
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For questions, please email Mark Grinstein-Camacho at mark_grinstein-camacho@dfci.harvard.edu