Labroots is excited to bring leading academia and industry experts, research scholars, healthcare and medical professionals, clinicians, oncologists, and top scientists under one virtual roof for the 14th Annual Event in the Cancer Research & Oncology Virtual Event Series, hosted on September 30th, 2026 .  

Cancer Research & Oncology 2026 will offer a 1-day content-rich program providing invited lectures, thought-provoking discussions and posters to explore global developments and advancements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of different cancer types. Each year, we see progress in immunotherapy and treatments in targeted and personalized therapeutics and drug development, and a decrease in mortality rates due to a strong focus on learning more about the origination of the disease.

Last year's tracks and topics included the following:

The Immune System and Immunotherapies

• Mechanisms of immune surveillance and tumor evasion
• Advances in checkpoint inhibitors
• Developments in cellular immunotherapy technologies
• Combination immunotherapy strategies

Biomarkers and Cancer Prevention

• Identification and validation of novel cancer biomarkers
• Early detection methods and technologies
• Lifestyle and genetic factors in cancer prevention
• Biomarker-driven clinical trials

Novel Targeted Therapies in Cancer

• Development of small molecule inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies
• Targeting cancer-specific genes, mutations, and pathways
• Resistance mechanisms and overcoming therapeutic challenges

Translational Research: From Bench to Bedside and Back Again

• Using animal models to define therapeutic targets and mechanisms
• Early Phase Clinical Trials to evaluate the safety of new therapeutic strategies in patients
• Late Phase Clinical Trials to test for therapeutic efficacy in a controlled clinical setting
• Research on clinical outcomes to access implementation into clinical practice
• The value of correlative studies to validate scientific and clinical progress
• Regulatory considerations and challenges

Cancer Health Disparities

• Socioeconomic and racial disparities in cancer incidence and outcomes
• Access to care and its impact on cancer survival
• Community-based interventions and outreach programs
• Policy changes to address health disparities

Basic Research

• Molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression, and recurrence
• Animal models in cancer research
• Drug discovery and development pipeline
• High-throughput screening and omics technologies

Personalized Medicine

• Genetic approaches to precision medicine
• Personalized immunotherapy approaches
• Modification of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise as an adjuvant to cancer treatment
• Pain management during and after cancer treatment

Reducing Stress and Improving Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

• Recognizing a role of mental health and emotional stress in cancer patients
• Improving the patient experience during cancer treatment and survivorship via alternative therapies like art, dance, and pet therapy
• The financial burden of cancer treatment
• Controlling toxicities and immune-mediated adverse events during cancer treatment

Call for Posters — Virtual poster sessions offer the opportunity to present data to a global audience via a PDF poster and video summary, and discuss results with interested colleagues through email. Plan now to have your poster included in the 2026 Cancer Research & Oncology Virtual Event. Submission is free. Submit your abstract here.

Our virtual conference allows you to participate in a global setting with no travel or cost to you. The event will remain open for 1 year from the date of the live event, and the webinars will be available for unlimited on-demand viewing.  This virtual conference also offers increased reach for the global cancer research and immuno-oncology community with a high degree of interaction through live-streaming video and chat sessions.

Continuing Education
Labroots is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program. By attending this event, you can earn 1 Continuing Education credit per presentation for a maximum of 35 credits.

Labroots is a proud partner of Chati, a virtual event platform that allows for the hosting of engaging and interactive virtual and hybrid events, catering to businesses of any vertical or size.

Connect with us! 

When you attend the event remember to use the hashtag #LRcancer to follow the conversation and connect with other members of the global Cancer & Oncology Research community! Follow @Cancer_LR on Twitter and @CancerResearchandOncology.LR on Facebook to connect with our specialist Cancer & Oncology writers and stay up to date with the latest news in Cancer & Oncology Research.  

Now, you can also join our Cancer Research & Oncology networking group on LinkedIn!