Big Ten CRC Summit

The Big Ten CRC Summit is a crucial gathering for professionals in the field of oncology and cancer research, taking place at the Big Ten Conference Headquarters in Rosemont, United States. This summit brings together a diverse group of participants, including senior and junior faculty, fellows, and basic scientists who are actively involved in clinical oncology research, drug discovery, and translational research. The event serves as a platform for cancer center leadership, administration, and industry leaders, as well as medical science liaisons to network and collaborate on advancing cancer research.Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with prominent experts in the field, such as Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD, Vu Hong Duong, MD, MS, Vijaya Raj Bhatt, MBBS, MS, and John L. Hays, MD, PhD, representing esteemed institutions including the University of Illinois Cancer Center, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, among others. Various specialized working groups will also be featured at the summit, focusing on critical areas of research such as Adolescent and Young Adult Clinical Trials, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, and Neuro-Oncology, ensuring that a wide array of topics relevant to current cancer research are addressed. This summit not only emphasizes collaboration among Big Ten CRC member institutions but also highlights the importance of integrating clinical trial working groups to foster innovative research and improve patient outcomes.