2024 Conquer Cancer Scientific and Career Development Retreat

The 2024 Conquer Cancer Scientific and Career Development Retreat was held on November 7-8, 2024, at the ASCO Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

This event provided a unique opportunity for early-career clinical cancer researchers to present their research and advance their professional development. The retreat featured recipients of prestigious grants, including the Career Development Award (CDA), who submitted abstracts and shared their work with peers and leaders in the field.

The 2024 retreat featured a diverse group of participants, including U.S. and international applicants, showcasing the global reach and impact of the CDA program. This international participation emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration in the fight against cancer and allowed for the exchange of ideas and research across different cultural and scientific contexts.

The 2024 Conquer Cancer Scientific and Career Development Retreat supported the growth of early-career clinical cancer researchers, helping them expand their networks, refine their research, and advance their careers. By providing a platform for CDA recipients to showcase their patient-oriented research and offering opportunities for mentorship and collaboration, the retreat played a key role in shaping the future of cancer research and treatment.

Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation:

“From inspirational speakers to in-person learning and brainstorming, the 2024 Grants and Awards Scientific and Career Development Retreat was a great success! Thanks to all attendees and board members who traveled to be together and share their knowledge at ASCO HQ!”

Lynn Schuchter:

“This is what it is all about. Raising $$ to fund the next and the next generation of cancer researchers. Thank you to the Conquer Cancer Foundation Board, ASCO for making this a priority. Inspired to hear from the supported researchers and Primo Lara for you fantastic keynote address.”

Shuchi Gulati:

“Dr. Primo Lara presented an extremely inspiring Keynote lecture at the ASCO, Conquer Cancer Foundation career development retreat. ‘Successes, challenges and the road ahead’

He shared lessons he has learnt for academic success, some of them listed here. Thank you Dr. Primo Lara for these pearls of wisdom!”

Sumanta K. Pal:

“So grateful to Shuchi Gulati and Conquer Cancer Foundation for the opportunity to join this terrific panel with Tatiana Prowell, Amy Peterson and Chris Kanakry, representing perspectives from the US FDA, Industry, NCI and (my role!) academic medicine. Great q’s from Clifford Hudis.

Was an amazing evening that began by positioning ASCO leaders (incl Lynn Schuchter, Sandra Swain, Margaret Tempero, Skip Burris and so many more!) with the next generation of oncology leaders (Shuchi Gulati, Jad Chahoud, Rafeh Naqash, Roy Elias, Daniel Haldar, Daniel Dickstein to name a few!) for open discussion.”

Shuchi Gulati:

“Dr. Clifford Hudis kickstarting a very informative packed session at the ASCO, Conquer Cancer Foundation career development retreat with an expert panel to talk about establishing collaborative relationships with industry and learn the nuances of FDA, NCI early on.”

Rafeh Naqash:

“Meeting these guys ⁦Qasim Hussaini and Fawzi Abu Rous⁩ is always humbling and inspiring.. with fun and serious conversations. Had a great time in engaging discussions and meeting others on and off X.”

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