Registration deadlines
Early Bird - 17 Apr 2025
Talk Submission - 17 Apr 2025
Poster Submission - 31 Jul 2025
Registration Deadline - 31 Jul 2025
Register28 Sep 2025 - 01 Oct 2025
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The organising commitee is a continuation of the GRC 'Stem Cells and Cancer' conference series.
Stem cells are the building blocks during development and are essential for tissue maintenance throughout life. However, cells with stem cell properties can also serve as cells of origin for tumor initiation, growth and metastasis. In addition, tumors arising from both stem cell and non-stem cell origins can hijack molecular pathways of stem cell self-renewal, genomic maintenance and metabolic control to enable their deregulated growth. Thus, knowledge of the molecular mechanisms that regulate proper stem cell function and tissue homeostasis under normal conditions directly informs understanding of how cancer starts and spreads throughout the body. Conversely, knowledge of the mutations and environmental signals that can trigger and maintain tumor cell renewal can suggest novel avenues to boost stem cell function and facilitate organogenesis and repair through regenerative medicine. This conference will provide a platform for scientists and clinicians working on topics such as organogenesis, tumorigenesis, stem cell function, regenerative medicine, and anti-cancer therapies to catalyze collaboration and cross-fertilize ideas.
• Metabolism
• Developmental signaling pathways in cancer
• Heterogeneity and tumor evolution
• Mechanical cues in growth and metastasis
• Models for development and cancer (organoids, organs on a chip, bio-engineering and emerging technologies)
• Regulation of self-renewal (intrinsic and extrinsic cues)
• Plasticity and mutant cell competition
• Novel therapies in regenerative medicine and cancer therapy
• Mutant clonal landscape
• Cell fate reprogramming
This meeting will be useful for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, academic and industry scientists and clinicians who wish to learn about the ways in which features of stem cells, development and tissue homeostasis can be applied to understanding tumour initiation, growth and metastasis. This will serve as a platform to build a network across two complementary disciplines/fields that do not traditionally intersect in other meetings. This emerging community will pave the way to advancing towards a new era of cancer cell biology, aiming at cancer prevention and early detection by focusing on the causes of early tumour formation and transitions between benign and malignant stages.
Although meetings exist that focus broadly on stem cells or cancer and more specifically on different organ systems, few meetings are held that are geared toward the overlap of areas that are shared between the two. This meeting will serve to bridge that gap.
This meeting will provide opportunities to learn the newest findings related to how stem cell behavior is regulated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, how these factors also influence cancer cell growth and strategies for enhancing stem cell activity or blocking cancer cell growth.
28 Sep 2025 - 01 Oct 2025
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Catriona Jamieson
UCSD
Peter Dirks
The Hospital for Sick Children
Cedric Blanpain
Universite Libre de Bruxelles
Anwesha Dey
Genentech
Hiro Fujiwara
Riken Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research
Nikolche Gjorevski
Roche
Joo-Hyeon Lee
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Scott Lowes
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Miguel Ramalho-Santos
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Wolf Reik
Altos Cambridge
Ataman Sendoel
University of Zurich
Quinton Smith
University of California, Irvine
Andrea Sottoriva
Human Technopole
Len Zon
Harvard Medical School
Valerie Weaver
UCSF
28 Sep 2025 - 01 Oct 2025
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Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the main conference programme should begin no earlier than 13:00 with opening comments on Sunday 28th September 2025. The conference will conclude no later than 12:30 on Wednesday 01 October 2025.
28 Sep 2025 - 01 Oct 2025
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| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Full Price |
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Single
Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.
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€2255 | €2351 |
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Shared
Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.
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€1952 | €2048 |
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Student
Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.
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€1118 | €1118 |
Adult
€520
Child
€7
Adult
€267
Child
€0
All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.
Our registration fees are inclusive of the following at Hilton Malta during the conference period only:
- Conference registration.
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (28, 29, 30 Sept 2025) on a single or shared basis.
- Buffet breakfast in Oceana restaurant .
- Buffet lunch in Oceana restaurant, two soft drinks or juices, coffee/tea and water.
- Buffet dinner in Oceana restaurant, two drinks vouchers (can be exchanged for a glass of house wine, glass of house beer, or soft drink).
- BBQ Gala Dinner, three drinks vouchers (can be exchanged for a glass of house wine, glass of house beer or soft drink).
- Two drink vouchers during the poster session (can be exchanged for a glass of house wine, glass of house beer or soft drink).
- Daily coffee breaks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following at Hilton Malta during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (28, 29, 30 Sept 2025) on a shared basis with a conference participant.
- Buffet breakfast in Oceana restaurant.
- Buffet lunch in Oceana restaurant, two soft drinks or juices, coffee/tea and water.
- Buffet dinner in Oceana restaurant, two drinks vouchers (can be exchanged for a glass of house wine, glass of house beer, or soft drink).
- BBQ Gala Dinner, three drinks vouchers (can be exchanged for a glass of house wine, glass of house beer or soft drink).
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. Meals are only available during the times listed in the conference programme and accompanying guests must dine with the group.
Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following at Hilton Malta during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (28, 29, 30 Sept 2025) on a shared basis per adult.
- Buffet breakfast in Oceana restaurant.
- Buffet lunch in Oceana restaurant.
- Buffet dinner in Oceana restaurant.
- BBQ Gala Dinner.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Meals are only available during the times listed in the conference programme and accompanying children must dine with the group. No beverages are included for children and must be paid on consumption.
Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 0-10 years. Children aged 11+ years are classified as an adult at Hilton Malta.
Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Amy for further information.
Our extra night fees are inclusive of the following at Hilton Malta during the conference period only:
- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person.
- Buffet breakfast in Oceana restaurant.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 0-10 years when accompanied by an adult. Children aged 11+ years are classified as an adult.
Prices and hotel availability are subject to change without notice.
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We are excited to be visiting this beautiful Mediterranean destination in autumn 2025 – the Hilton Malta in St Julian’s, Malta. The oceanfront resort overlooks the stunning Portomaso Marina in St. Julian’s.
This beautiful hotel is located only 15 minutes from the ancient capital city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso’s Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic. As the countryside is dotted with medieval towers, wayside chapels and the oldest known human structures in the world, the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum.
This is not an all-inclusive property, but we have arranged a full food and beverage package for delegates during the conference period which is included within the registration fee. Breakfast will be at leisure each morning, but participants will dine together for conference lunches and dinners. For anyone staying any extra nights, the rate will be bed and breakfast only so delegates can choose whether to dine at the hotel or explore and eat elsewhere.
Hotel facilities include;
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
• 4 Seasonal Outdoor Pools
• Spa with Indoor Swimming Pool
• Fitness Center and Tennis Court
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
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Currency
Euro (EUR)
Address
Vjal Portomaso St Julian's PTM, 01, Malta
Nearest Airport
Malta International Airport
The Hilton Malta overlooks the stunning Portomaso Marina in St. Julian’s. This beautiful hotel is located only 15 minutes from the ancient capital city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The hotel is approximately 20 minutes from Malta International Airport, the official airport of the Maltese Islands.
Taxis are available outside the airport, however we would strongly recommend you use one of the transport app providers below.
There are 3 options for booking transport with an app- Uber, Bolt and eCabs. They all operate in and around Malta, and the fares are generally cheaper than a taxi. The cost of transfers between Malta International Airport and the city of St Julians generally ranges from €15 to €20.
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Group activity details will be announced here soon.
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We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.
If you are unable to register for the conference for any reason, but still wish to submit an abstract for consideration, please email the Conference Manager directly.
Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.
If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.
On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.
Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.
We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.
Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.
Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.
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We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.
Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.
Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.
Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you.
Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.
Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.
Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.
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