8th Annual CCF Research Symposium
June 5, 2024
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Please note that exact times are subject to change.
We are pleased to announce that Julia Glade Bender, M.D. of Memorial Sloan Kettering will serve as Keynote.
schedule of events
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration/Breakfast |
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| 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction |
| 9:10 a.m. -11:15 a.m. | Session I : Challenges and Advances in Cellular Therapy in Leukemia |
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| 11:20 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Keynote Address – Julia Glade Bender, M.D., Memorial Sloan Kettering |
| 12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Poster Session |
| 2:35 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Session II: Challenges and Advances in the Treatment of Sarcoma |
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| 4:45 p.m. | Symposium Conclusion and Poster Recognition |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any fees are associated with the symposium?
No – everything related to the symposium — the talks, poster session, conference materials, and food — are all available at no charge thanks to a generous grant from The Kahlert Foundation
Is parking nearby?
The hotel is located directly off of the D.C. Beltway, and has ample free parking.
I did not pre-register. Can I come on June 5?
Unfortunately, to ensure a sufficient amount of seating, materials, and food for everyone, we require each attendee to register in advance, no later than May 31st. You are welcome to replace someone else’s reserved spot if they can no longer attend.
Will there be food options for those with dietary restrictions?
Lunch will offer an entrée that is both vegan and gluten-free.
About the CCF Symposium
Launched in 2016, CCF annually hosts the one-day CCF Research Symposium. The brainchild of CCF’s Scientific Advisory Board Chair Jeffrey Toretsky, M.D., the CCF Research Symposium puts forth the belief that small local research dialogue will lead to substantial research collaboration.
Regional experts (including nurses, doctors, therapists, etc.), advocates, and trainees have shared research and continue to advance the treatment of childhood cancer. The CCF Research Symposium is also unique in its inclusion of presentations from cancer fighters and their families, infusing the day with “heart” by sharing their cancer journeys.
The CCF Symposium is made possible with generous support from The Kahlert Foundation.
Past Symposia
Finding Cures through Innovative Research in our Community
June 14, 2023
Keynote: Patrick J. Grohar, M.D. Ph.D., Director of Translational Research in the Center for Childhood Cancer Research, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Precision Medicine: Small Scale, Big Impact
June 8, 2022
Keynote: Jack F. Shern, M.D., Head, Tumor Evolution and Genomics Section, Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute at NIH
Research Breakthroughs with Early Funding
June 2, 2021
Keynote Panel: Curt Civin, M.D. University of Maryland, Haneen Shalabi, D.O, National Cancer Institute, and Jeffrey Toretsky, M.D. Georgetown University’s Lombardi Cancer Center
