2026 Research Symposium
Integrating Basic, Clinical and Population Research
- July 17, 2026
- 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Port Jefferson Country Club, Port Jefferson NY
Please join us for the Stony Brook Cancer Center’s Annual Research Symposium, an inspiring day dedicated to celebrating groundbreaking advances in cancer research and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
This event will spotlight the innovative work driving the future of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The Symposium will also highlight translational research, which bridges basic science discoveries to clinical application, accelerating the path from bench to bedside. It will engage with the next generation of cancer researchers during our poster sessions, presented by talented undergraduate/graduate students, Postdoctoral Associate, Research Specialist, and Research Scientist/Assistant Professor. Their cutting-edge work reflects the energy and innovation that drive our research community.
This symposium presents a dynamic opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate, advancing our shared mission at Stony Brook Cancer Center to conquer cancer.
For questions please contact Lauren.Cutaia@stonybrookmedicine.edu, and her phone number (631) 444-8067
Call for abstracts and posters
Submit an abstract to be presented as a poster celebrating research, new discoveries, and achievements in medicine and science.
We encourage undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral associates, research specialists, research scientists/assistant professors and Core – Shared Facilities, to submit an abstract and poster. Original research, case reports and case series are welcome.
Abstract submission deadline: July 8, 2026 (No Exceptions)
Symposium Abstract / Poster Template
Abstract Elements:
- Word Doc
- Limited to one page with a border
- Font: Arial in 11 pt
- Save abstract (last name, first name, presenting author category, symposium name)
Title: (Bold)
Author’s Name: (Bold)
Abstract: (Bold)
Abstract submission deadline: July 8 (no exceptions)
Please email your abstract to: sbccabstract@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Poster Elements:
- Size: 36 x 48
- Printing: FedEx Office on West Campus: Store #0116, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790-3407, phone 631.941.7043, email: usa0116@fedex.com
- You will be assigned a poster number and expected to display your poster on the morning of the event. At the end of the event, you are responsible for removing your poster.
Grading:
Introduction
- 1 – Explanation of the main topic
- 1 – Introduction of already existing data or literature
- 1 – Goal/hypothesis of the studies
Methods
- 1 – Poor: The relevance of the history, exam, etc., is not well explained
- 2 – Good: relevance of history, exam, etc., explained but with gaps in thinking
- 3 – Excellent: relevance of history, exam, etc., thoroughly explained
Novelty/Originality
- 1 – Commonly reported event. Of local interest only.
- 2 – Some originality. Been reported before, but has some unique features
- 3 - Highly unique case. Never previously reported
Relevance and completion of the case presentation or review
- 1 - The case is incomplete with missing data or extrapolation of data is beyond the scope of
the presentation - 2 - The case is complete and of some importance to clinical practice
- 3 - The case is complete and very relevant to clinical practice or describes a possible new
pathogenesis or mechanism of treatment
Language
- 1 – Written and understandable
- 1 – Following the directions of submission
- 1 - Are unique abbreviations spelled out clearly the first time they are used?
Importance of the message of a case report
- 1 - Minimal message and importance. Minor interest only
- 2 - Quite significant results. Of some importance to clinical practice
- 3 - Highly significant results. Shapes clinical practice
A poster winner in each category will receive the following awards:
- Undergraduate/ Graduate
- Postdoctoral Associate - Research Specialist
- Research Scientist/Assistant Professor
- Certificate
- The awards, in the amount of up to $500, will be in the form of reimbursement towards professional memberships for scientific development and/or travel after you have attended a professional conference. Both must be approved by the direct Mentor/Supervisor.
Registration/Breakfast/Exhibitors
Welcome
Opening Remarks
Raymond Bergan, MD
Director Stony Brook Cancer Center
Kavita and Lalit Bahl Director Stony Brook Cancer Center
Vice President for Cancer Services
Vice Dean for Cancer Medicine
Sue Hedayati, MD, MHSc
Vice Dean for Research
Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Lina Obeid Chair in Biomedical Sciences
Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
Session 1 - Gastrointestinal Cancers
Aaron Sasson, MD
Professor of Surgery, Chief, Surgical Oncology Division, Director, Cancer Center Clinical Operations, Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology Team, Director, Pancreatic Cancer Center
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Ledong Wan, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacological Sciences
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Ken Shroyer, MD, PhD
SUNY Distinguished Professor
The Marvin Kuschner Professor and Chair
Department of Pathology
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Break / Exhibitors
Session #2 - Team Science
Ke Jian “Jim” Liu, PhD
Professor, Department of Pathology
Associate Director for Basic Science, Stony Brook Cancer Center
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Ramana Davuluri, PhD
Distinguished Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics
Stony Brook Cancer Center
Building Team Science
David C. Montrose, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology
Stony Brook Cancer Center
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Chengfeng Yang, PhD
Professor, Department of Pathology
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Lunch / Exhibitor / Poster Viewing
Session 3 – Childhood Cancers
Michelle Nash, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Laura Hogan, MD
Professor in Pediatrics
Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Director, Pediatric Oncology Survivorship Program
Co-Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Session 4 – Application of AI to Cancer Research
Janos Hajagos, PhD
Research Assistant Professor and Chief of Data Analytics
Department of Biomedical Informatics
Paolo Boffetta, MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Associate Director for Population Sciences
Stony Brook Cancer Center
Presentation on Cancer Center Cores
Maurizio Del Poeta, MD
Distinguished Professor
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
Poster Session & Judging
Awards / Social Networking
Many Thanks to Our Exhibitors for Your Support
