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 2024 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 Podcast
"Phase I Research on DNA Damage"
Timothy Yap, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Professor
Investigational Cancer Therapeutics (Phase I Program)
Featured Articles
Proton therapy demonstrates advantages in Phase III head and neck cancer trial
Proton therapy achieved similar clinical outcomes while reducing malnutrition and feeding-tube dependency compared with traditional radiation therapy.
Novel targeted cancer therapies demonstrate activity and safety in metastatic solid tumors
MD Anderson researchers share preliminary clinical data of an antibody drug conjugate for metastatic colorectal cancer and a USP1 inhibitor for advanced solid tumors.
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASCO 2024 Special Edition
Featuring clinical trial results for leptomeningeal metastases, lymphoma and melanoma, biomarkers for anal cancer recurrence, and immunotherapy to prevent oral cancer
Meet the Experts
Visit MD Anderson at Booth 13069 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.
Saturday, June 1
11–11:30 a.m. CT
Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes: The Latest Insights
Rodabe Amaria, M.D.
Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology
Amir Jazaeri, M.D.
Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
1:30–2 p.m. CT
Goal Concordant Care
Kerin Adelson, M.D.
Chief Quality and Value Officer
Ryan Huey, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
2–2:30 p.m. CT
Spotlight on Sarcoma
Anthony Conley, M.D.
Associate Professor, Sarcoma Medical Oncology
Ryan Denu, M.D., Ph.D.
Fellow, Cancer Medicine
Richard Gorlick, M.D.
Professor, Pediatrics Patient Care
3:30–4 p.m. CT
Focus on Physicians' Well-Being
Carin Hagberg, M.D.
Chief Academic Officer
Sunday, June 2
9–9:30 a.m. CT
The Rising Role of ctDNA
Van Morris, M.D.
Associate Professor, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Jianjun Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology
9:30–10 a.m. CT
Decoding the Latest Leukemia Advances
Prithviraj Bose, M.D.
Professor, Leukemia
Alessandra Ferrajoli, M.D.
Professor, Leukemia
Immunotherapy Advances
Moran Amit, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Head and Neck Surgery
Adi Diab, M.D.
Associate Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology
Shorook Naara, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical/Research Fellow, Head and Neck Surgery
Taking on KRAS
Marcelo Negrao, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology
Shubham Pant, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Professor, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology; Investigational Therapeutics
10–10:30 a.m. CT
MD Anderson Cancer Network®: Partnering to Eliminate Cancer
Sumeet Bhatia, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center
Madappa Kundranda, M.D.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Zoe Larned, M.D.
Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jeffrey Lee, M.D.
Chief Cancer Network Officer
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Jamin Morrison, M.D.
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Sandra Naaman, M.D., Ph.D.
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kathleen Schmeler, M.D.
Associate Vice President, Global Oncology
Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT
Targeting DNA Damage Repair
Timothy Heffernan, Ph.D.
Vice President, Oncology Research
Timothy Yap, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Vice President, Head of Clinical Development, Therapeutics Discovery Division
Professor, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. CT
Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care and Research
Caroline Chung, M.D.
Director of Data Science Development and Implementation, Institute for Data Science in Oncology
Chief Data Officer, Vice President for Data Impact and Governance
The Next Generation of Trailblazers
Carl Gay, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology
Andrew Hahn, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Jasmine Singh Sukumar, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
12:30–1 p.m. CT
Advances in Lymphoma
Michael Wang, M.D.
Professor, Lymphoma and Myeloma
Jason Westin, M.D.
Professor, Lymphoma and Myeloma
3:45–4:15 p.m. CT
Antibody Drug Conjugates: Precise and Potent
Funda Meric-Bernstam, M.D.
Chair, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
Professor, Breast Surgical Oncology
Sarina Piha-Paul, M.D.
Associate Professor, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
Kanwal Raghav, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Associate Professor, GI Medical Oncology
4–4:30 p.m. CT
Patient-Centered Palliative Care
David Hui, M.D.
Director of Research, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine
Professor, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine
Monday, June 3
11–11:30 a.m. CT
Designing Clinical Trials for Breakthroughs
Christopher Flowers, M.D.
Division Head, Cancer Medicine
Jennifer Litton, M.D.
Vice President, Clinical Research
Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
The Future of Radiation Oncology
Stephen Chun, M.D.
Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
Steven Frank, M.D.
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, Proton Therapy Center
Hologic Inc. Endowed Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award Recipient
Sharon Giordano, M.D.
Professor, Health Services Research and Breast Medical Oncology
12:30–1 p.m. CT
New Horizons in Lung Cancer Treatment
Lauren Averett Byers, M.D.
Professor, Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology
Our research by the numbers
$1.2B
invested in research
1,568
clinical trials
90
patents awarded
From Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023
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