EACR - European Association for Cancer Research

It was a pleasure to collaborate on our joint EACR-ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology education sessions at ESMO's 2026 Congress this weekend! Thank you to our speakers and all who attended the presentations. #ESMO26

Have you ever involved patients in your cancer research? We want to hear about it! The 2026 Science Communication Prize is open to all career stages. https://magazine.eacr.org/what-does-patient-involvement-in-cancer-research-really-look-like-eacr-science-communication-prize-2026/

Mechanisms of Cancer Avoidance: from Cells to Communities | Virtual Conference: 19-20 Jan 2027 This EACR virtual conference will bring together leading researchers to explore the emerging field of cancer avoidance. https://www.eacr.org/conference/mechanisms-of-cancer-avoidance-2027/introduction

Excellent @helloeacr.bsky.social / @myesmo.bsky.social joint session today! Proud to show @caldaslab.bsky.social work on tumor heterogenity. Now based @hebrewuniversity.bsky.social @lautenbergc.bsky.social

TODAY: EACR-ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology Joint Session 'What oncologists should know about tumor microenvironment, antigens, and heterogeneity' #ESMO26 Stop by and hear from Lewis Au, Marisol Soengas, and Carlos Caldas. Almeria Auditorium - Hall 9 | Time: 12:00 - 12:50

Happening today: EACR-ESMO Joint Session 'What oncologists should know about molecular oncology' #ESMO26 If you're at the ESMO Congress today, stop by and hear from Chiara Ambrogio, Sophie Postel-Vinay, and Jean Christophe Marine. Room: Barcelona Auditorium - Hall 9 | Time: 12:00 - 12:50

Congratulations to Magdalena Sznurkowska on her new ERC funding and assistant professor role - we are proud to have supported part of her journey with an EACR-AstraZeneca Postdoctoral Fellowship! https://magazine.eacr.org/magdalena-sznurkowskas-eacr-astrazeneca-postdoctoral-fellowship-final-report/

The EACR and The FEBS Journal are collaborating on a Fellowship to offer an EACR member the opportunity to gain experience of scientific publishing through a fellowship with the FEBS journal Molecular Oncology. Apply by 11 November 2026 https://eacr.org/eacr-molecular-oncology-editorial-fellowship

Meet Peijin Jiang, one of our EACR Travel Fellowship recipients! The Fellowship supports cancer researchers in building connections and advancing their science in new, collaborative settings. 🌍 Read more about Peijin's experience here: https://magazine.eacr.org/peijin-jiangs-travel-fellowship/

CLOSING ON MONDAY! The Career Masterclass for Early Career Cancer Researchers is happening online on 17-18 Nov 2026. Register to gain expert insights and strategies to help you develop a successful career in cancer research. Register here: https://eacr.org/conference/careermasterclass2026/index

The abstract deadline for 'Systems-Level Engineering of T-cell Specificity' is 28 Oct 2026! This event is well-suited for basic, computational, translational, and clinical scientists interested in understanding T-cell specificity. https://eacr.org/conference/t-cell-engineering2026/abstracts

The EACR is leading joint sessions with ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology at this year's ESMO Congress. Join us for educational sessions on the molecular basis of cancer. #ESMO26 Find the details here: https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/esmo2026/attendee/confcal/session/list

Join the CGI-Clinics team in Barcelona on 19 November 2026 for this free symposium organised by IRB Barcelona and the CGI-Clinics Consortium. Registration deadline: 30 Oct 2026 Find more info and register here: https://www.cgiclinics.eu/symposium-clinical-insights-in-cancer-genome-interpretation/

Meet Patricia Carnicero, an EACR Travel Fellowship recipients! The EACR Travel Fellowship supports cancer researchers in building connections and advancing their science in new, collaborative settings. 🌍 Read more here: https://magazine.eacr.org/patricia-carniceros-travel-fellowship/

We recently heard from the Serbian Association for Cancer Research (SDIR), an affiliated society of the EACR, regarding their past year and what they are looking to focus on in 2027. 🔬 Read more here: https://magazine.eacr.org/spotlight-on-the-serbian-association-for-cancer-research-sdir-2/

Overcoming Therapy Resistance | Lyon, France: 20 - 22 April 2027 This new EACR conference topic will tackle one of oncology’s most persistent challenges: why do tumours adapt and resist therapy? Learn more: https://eacr.org/conference/overcoming-therapy-resistance-2027/introduction

Attending this year's ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology Congress? Make sure to stop by our two EACR-ESMO sessions on the 24th and 25th of October on the molecular basis of cancer. #ESMO26 Find session details here: https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/esmo2026/attendee/confcal/session/list

Meet Gohar Sevoyan, an EACR Travel Fellowship recipients! The Fellowship supports cancer researchers in building connections and advancing their science in new settings.🌍 https://magazine.eacr.org/encouraged-me-to-approach-my-research-from-a-broader-perspective-gohar-sevoyans-travel-fellowship/

We want to say thank you to all who attended & helped organise Cancer Metabolism last week in Bilbao🎉 Particularly the Scientific Programme Committee for all the dedication they put into the great science showcased in the conference, and all of the fantastic speakers who made the event so engaging.

Patient perspectives shape cancer research at every stage – not only how care is delivered, but what gets researched in the first place. Apply by 9 November 2026: https://magazine.eacr.org/what-does-patient-involvement-in-cancer-research-really-look-like-eacr-science-communication-prize-2026/

At this year's ESMO Congress we're collaborating on two EACR-ESMO educational sessions to give clinicians background knowledge on the molecular basis of cancer. Find session details here: https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/esmo2026/attendee/confcal/session/list

Nearly all EACR virtual conference participants said that the impact goes beyond the day itself: 93% left with new research ideas - a clear sign this format is inspiring direct change. https://magazine.eacr.org/virtual-conferences-are-no-longer-a-compromise-what-six-years-of-data-reveals/

ecDNA and the Genomic Chaos of Cancer | Virtual Event: 23-24 Feb 2027 Recent recognition of ecDNA’s enabling role as a hallmark of cancer, particularly as it results from genome instability, has highlighted the critical need to better understand its underlying biology. eacr.org/conference/e...

Do you have an unfunded Score ‘A’ cancer-related project from the 2026 ERC Starting Grant calls? You have less than a week left to apply for the EACR - @themarkfdn.bsky.social - Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star Award 2026! All the info you need: eacr.org/rising-star-...

The EACR 2027 Congress Call for Abstracts is now online! Explore the abstract topics and start planning what you might present in Bilbao in June: 2027.eacr.org/abstracts

Not every researcher can jump on a plane to attend a conference. Our six years of data show that virtual conferences aren't simply a substitute for in-person events. For many researchers, they're the only realistic way to take part. Read more: magazine.eacr.org/virtual-conf...

Are you interested in scientific publishing? Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the top journals? The EACR and FEBS are collaborating on offering a short-term fellowship with the FEBS journal Molecular Oncology. Application deadline: 11 Nov 2026 eacr.org/eacr-molecul...

The first day of the 2026 Cancer Metabolism conference included a welcome from Scientific Programme Committee Chair Arkaitz Carracedo, an opening keynote by Marcia Haigis, a ‘Meet the Expert’ panel session, poster spotlights and presentations, and plenty of networking.🔍

Are you a member of the EACR yet? Members gain access to a vibrant international community dedicated to advancing cancer research with opportunities for networking, collaboration and funding, as well as exclusive discounts on our conferences and Annual Congress. Learn more: eacr.org/membership

We recently reviewed the feedback from this year's Women in Leadership Workshop, and the comments repeatedly mentioned how the event created a feeling of optimism and motivation amongst the attendees. Read more about the event and corresponding feedback: magazine.eacr.org/inside-the-2...

Our 2026 Cancer Metabolism conference started today! 🔬

Numbers can tell a powerful story, but it’s the real voices of our virtual conference participants that remind us of the impact of these events over the last 6 years - almost every participant said our virtual conferences are valuable events they would recommend. magazine.eacr.org/virtual-conf...

Have you involved patients in your cancer research? We want to hear about it! Submissions are now open for the EACR Science Communication Prize 2026, on the theme "Patient Involvement in Cancer Research." Deadline: 9 November 2026. Find all of the details here: magazine.eacr.org/what-does-pa...

The next generation of cancer research leaders starts here. We caught up with EACR Postdoctoral Fellows as they reflect on their careers, achievements, and the impact of fellowship support along the way. Read the full article here: magazine.eacr.org/where-are-ou...

Mechanisms of Cancer Avoidance: from Cells to Communities | Virtual Event : 19 - 20 January 2027 Despite remarkable advances in cancer treatment, prevention remains one of the greatest unmet needs in oncology. Learn more: www.eacr.org/conference/m...

Applications are open for the EACR - @themarkfdn.bsky.social - Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star Award 2027. Apply before 14 October 2026, and find further details here: eacr.org/rising-star-...

Closing the gap for women in cancer research leadership takes more than good intentions, it takes sustained effort and spaces where these conversations can keep happening. Read more about our most recent Women in Leadership Workshop: magazine.eacr.org/inside-the-2...

We can't believe it has been a week since our Liquid Biopsies 2026 conference! We spent a wonderful 3 days together in Lyon, exploring the latest advances in circulating nucleic acids, circulating tumour cells, and extracellular vesicles. 🤩 A massive thank you to all who attended!

Are virtual conferences still a compromise, or have they become something more? After six years and more than 35 virtual EACR conferences, we went back through feedback from over 4,500 attendees. 99% said they would recommend EACR virtual conferences to others. magazine.eacr.org/virtual-conf...

NEW CONFERENCE LAUNCHED: Our popular Goodbye Flat Biology meeting will examine the latest generation of models, incorporating cutting-edge, multidisciplinary efforts to build and analyse patient-reflecting models. Registration is open now! eacr.org/conference/g...

Why does Nana Ghaleb recommend EACR membership to other researchers she meets? "My EACR membership has given me access to so many opportunities that I would not necessarily have discovered otherwise." Read the full article here: magazine.eacr.org/nazha-ghaleb...

Hosted by the EACR and QIAGEN, the ‘Transcriptome and repertoire profiling of infiltrating γδ T cells to decode tumor escape at single cell resolution’ webinar is now open for registrations. Wednesday 07 October, 14:00-15:00 CEST Learn more and register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our virtual conferences offer an affordable way to access expert-led sessions, discover new research, and connect with peers worldwide, helping ensure that learning and collaboration aren't limited by travel budgets. Read the full article here: magazine.eacr.org/virtual-conf...

Meet Patrycja Fryzik, one of our EACR Travel Fellowship recipients! The EACR Travel Fellowship supports cancer researchers in building connections and advancing their science in new, collaborative settings. 🌍 Read more about Patrycja's experience here: magazine.eacr.org/patrycja-fry...

Better research starts with listening. In honour of #WorldCancerResearchDay the EACR Science Communication Prize 2026 is inviting researchers to share real-life examples of patient involvement & the impact it has had on their work. Submission deadline: 9 Nov 2026 magazine.eacr.org/what-does-pa...

Celebrating 10 years of World Cancer Research Day at our Liquid Biopsies conference in Lyon today! Thanks to everyone in our community who actively works every day toward the united goal of supporting cancer research and patients.🔍💙 #WorldCancerResearchDay #ResearchSavesLives #CancerResearch #WCRD

📆Today is world cancer day 🎗️ What a privilege to be today in a room with 200 cancer researchers from all over the world 🌍 🩸Thank you for the fantastic @helloeacr.bsky.social Liquid Biopsies conference in Lyon💐🎉

The EACR is proud to support World Cancer Research Day. Every step forward in the fight against cancer is made possible through research. Decades of scientific advances have transformed outcomes for millions of people, helping them live longer and better after diagnosis.💙 #WorldCancerResearchDay

Free EACR and Roche webinar: 'The Evolving ADC Landscape: From Monotherapies to Rational Combinations and Next-Generation Platforms' Online, Worldwide | 29 September 2026 from 15:00 - 16:00 CEST on Zoom Register now: eacr.org/meeting/roch...

The EACR and the FEBS are collaborating on a Fellowship to offer an EACR member the opportunity to gain knowledge & experience of scientific publishing through a short-term fellowship with the journal Molecular Oncology. Application deadline: 11 Nov 2026 More details: eacr.org/eacr-molecul...