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Crick Cancer Symposium 2026

Organised by the The Francis Crick Institute
Dates5–6 Oct 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Abstracts7 Aug 2026 · 22d
A two-day Crick cancer research symposium covering contemporary cancer biology from genomics and immunology to metabolism, tumour microenvironment and innovative clinical trial design, with posters and oral presentations selected from abstracts.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 16 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingTwo-day in-person format with poster session and broad London cancer…View detail

Two-day in-person format with poster session and broad London cancer research speaker lineup.

Research ValueMajor themes span tumour evolution, immunotherapy, microenvironment, metabolism, stem cells…View detail

Major themes span tumour evolution, immunotherapy, microenvironment, metabolism, stem cells and clinical trial design.

Trainee RelevanceThe symposium explicitly welcomes all career stages and includes posters,…View detail

The symposium explicitly welcomes all career stages and includes posters, oral presentations selected from abstracts and careers workshops.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Tumour evolution and heterogeneityCancer immunity and immunotherapyTumour microenvironment and microbiomeCancer metabolismStem cells and cancer originsClinical trial design
09:00
Symposium sessions
Invited cancer biology talks, poster session and careers content
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
GB
Giulia Biffi
CRUK Cambridge Centre
Confirmed speaker
CB
Cathrin Brisken
The Institute of Cancer Research London
Confirmed speaker
AC
Alex Cagan
University of Cambridge
Confirmed speaker
RD
Ramanuj DasGupta
CRUK Scotland Institute
Confirmed speaker
ML
Michelle Lockley
Queen Mary University of London
Confirmed speaker
NM
Nicholas McGranahan
UCL
Confirmed speaker
SQ
Sergio Quezada
The Francis Crick Institute and UCL
Confirmed speaker
AbstractsOpen · 7 Aug 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 7 August 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroral
Submission Specifications
Formats
Poster or oral presentation
Deadline
7 August 2026
Submission Route
Microsoft Forms abstract submission form linked from the Crick page
Categories & Recommended Topics
Tumour evolution, clonal dynamics and heterogeneity
Cancer immunity and immunotherapy
Tumour microenvironment and microbiome
Cancer metabolism and metabolic vulnerabilities
Stem cells, tissue homeostasis and cancer origins
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard registration£200
Dates & deadlines3 key dates
7 Aug 2026 · 22 days
Abstract submission deadline
27 Sept 2026 · 73 days
Registration deadline
5 Oct 2026 · 81 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Francis Crick Institute · London
By CarEventbrite links to driving directions but central London public transport is likely simplest
By TrainAdjacent to King's Cross and St Pancras International stations
Venue DetailsThe Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London NW1 1AT
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract deadline is 7 August 2026.
  • Early-bird tickets were advertised until 3 July 2026.
  • Eventbrite shows tickets available until 27 September 2026 and an aggregate GBP 100-200 range.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Crick Cancer Symposium 2026 is a two-day in-person meeting for researchers across cancer biology. The published themes include tumour evolution and heterogeneity, cancer immunity and immunotherapy, tumour microenvironment and microbiome, metabolism, stem cells and cancer origins. The programme includes invited talks, posters, careers workshops and a roundtable on innovative clinical trial design in oncology. Abstract submission is open for poster or oral presentation, with a stated deadline of 7 August 2026. Eventbrite shows registration open, an aggregate GBP 100-200 ticket range and ticket availability ending 27 September 2026; early-bird tickets were advertised until 3 July 2026, but category-level prices were not visible without checkout. No CPD accreditation, CPD points or publication outcome is stated. The event is hosted at the Francis Crick Institute in central London.