7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Includes a Land Acknowledgement and an address from our People With Lived and/or Living Experience (PWLLE) Advisory Committee
8:50 AM
Session 1: ctDNA in Oncology
This session will highlight current applications of circulating tumor DNA in oncology, with a focus on disease monitoring, treatment response, and early detection across cancer types.
10:10 AM
AM Coffee Break
10:40 AM
Session 2: Beyond Cancer I: Immunity and Transplantation
This session will highlight advances in cell-free DNA for transplant monitoring, covering clinical applications and novel insights into transplant biology.
12:00 PM
Lunch
Including our Platinum Sponsor Talk hosted by AstraZeneca
1:00 PM
Session 3: ctDNA in Clinical Trials
This session will examine the integration of ctDNA into clinical trial design, emphasizing biomarker development, endpoint selection, and the role of ctDNA in evaluating therapeutic response.
2:25 PM
PM Coffee Break
3:00 PM
Session 4: Beyond cfDNA: Extracellular Vesicles
This session will examine extracellular vesicles, highlighting their potential as biomarkers, insights into disease biology, and emerging analytical approaches.
4:30 PM
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Trevor Pugh
5:20 PM
Young Investigator Career Session
This session will offer trainees and early-career researchers an opportunity to learn from experienced investigators, ask questions, and gain practical insight into career development across academic and industry settings.