At MD Anderson, we work in partnership with our patients to enable groundbreaking research to better prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Grounded in a culture of collaboration, connectivity and data-based science, our research yields transformative findings that are shifting patient care and improving patients’ lives across the globe.
At the ASCO® Annual Meeting, our experts will showcase their pacesetting research and join colleagues for discussion on the latest advances in oncology.
Below are highlights from our presentations, details about onsite networking opportunities with our experts and information on open positions at MD Anderson.
Featured Articles
Featured Podcast
Facing side effects: Supportive care for head and neck cancer patients
Patients with head and neck cancer often face challenging treatment side effects that can impact speaking, swallowing, taste and nutrition. These changes can affect everyday life and emotional well-being. Kate Hutcheson, Ph.D., and Clifton David Fuller, M.D., Ph.D., discuss how personalized supportive care can help preserve function and improve quality of life. Learn more about this episode and other podcast episodes
Meet the Experts
Visit MD Anderson at Booth 10059 to network with us, to ask a question, to learn about training and career opportunities and to continue the conversation on key presentations with our experts.
Exhibit Hall Hours
- Saturday, May 31: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday, June 1: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Monday, June 2: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Barista-crafted coffee available at the booth during all hours of the exhibit hall.
Saturday, May 31
10–10:30 a.m. CT
Revealing the risk: Insights on hereditary cancers
Banu Arun, M.D.
Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
Abenaa Brewster, M.D.
Professor, Clinical Cancer Prevention
Julie Moskowitz
Genetic Counselor
11–11:30 a.m. CT
A new era for pediatric cancer clinical trials
Najat Daw, M.D.
Professor, Pediatrics
Michael Roth, M.D.
Professor, Pediatrics
11–11:30 a.m. CT
Partnering with health systems to eliminate cancer
Daniel Johnson, M.D.
Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Michael Overman, M.D.
Associate Vice President of Research, MD Anderson Cancer Network
Naveen Pemmaraju, M.D.
Executive Director, Cancer Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Network
Helen Ross, M.D.
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
Matthew Ulrickson, M.D.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Lei Zheng, M.D., Ph.D.
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center
11:30 a.m.–noon CT
Rare cancers: Defining the gold standard of care, Part I
Naveen Pemmaraju, M.D.
Director, Leukemia for Cancer Network
11:30 a.m.–noon CT
Innovations in breast cancer treatment
Fumiko Chino, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology Department
12:30–1 p.m. CT
Clinical Trials at MD Anderson
Christopher Flowers, M.D.
Division Head, Cancer Medicine
Jennifer Litton, M.D.
Vice President, Clinical Research
Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
12:30–1 p.m. CT
Spotlight on sarcoma
Ryan Denu, M.D., Ph.D.
Fellow
Elise Nassif Haddad, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Sarcoma Medical Oncology
Vinod Ravi, M.D.
Professor, Sarcoma Medical Oncology
1–1:30 p.m. CT
MD Anderson’s approach to whole-patient care
Ryan Huey, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Terri Woodard, M.D.
Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
2–2:30 p.m. CT
New horizons in lung cancer treatment
Eric Singhi, M.D.
Assistant Professor, General Oncology and Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology
Ferdinandos Skoulidis, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology
Natalie Vokes, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology
3:15–3:45 p.m. CT
Training at MD Anderson: Investigational Cancer Therapeutics Fellowship
Sarina Piha-Paul, M.D.
Professor, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
Sunday, June 1
Monday, June 2
Our research by the numbers
$1.3B
invested in research
1,556
clinical trials
188
patents awarded
From Sept. 1, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2024
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Radiation Quality Assurance Laboratory
The MD Anderson Radiation Quality Assurance Laboratory (RQA Lab) is a specialized service designed to meet the needs of the greater radiotherapy community by ensuring accurate radiation measurements.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment
Showcasing our Cycle of Innovation
