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2nd Hematologic Malignancies Conference
From Mechanisms to Cure
01 Nov - 04 Nov 2027
Playa Mujeres, Mexico
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Iannis Aifantis
NYU Langone Health
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Sanam Loghavi
MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld
The Ohio State University
Early Bird - 03 May 2027 • Talk Submission - 03 May 2027 • Poster Submission - 02 Aug 2027 • Registration & Payment Deadline - 02 Aug 2027
Synopsis
This second Fusion Conference, Hematologic Malignancies: From Mechanisms to Cures, builds on the success of its inaugural year to bring together a distinguished faculty of leading basic scientists, translational researchers, and clinicians united by a shared mission: to accelerate progress in understanding and treating the full spectrum of hematologic malignancies. Spanning four days of scientific and clinical programming, the meeting will provide a comprehensive and integrative overview of the field, from the molecular origins of clonal evolution to the frontiers of cellular immunotherapy. The conference is designed to foster the multidisciplinary dialogue essential to translating biological discovery into meaningful patient benefit.
The meeting opens with a focus on the genomic and biological underpinnings of hematologic disease. Cutting-edge technologies will feature prominently throughout, with presentations on single-cell resolution approaches to clonal dynamics, spatial multiomics for mapping the tumor–immune interface, and artificial intelligence and machine learning frameworks for decoding complex cellular ecosystems.
Over the four days, sessions will span the full translational arc of the field, from epigenetics, chromatin dependencies, and stem cell biology to clinical advances across the entire spectrum of myeloid neoplasms, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma. This disease- and expertise inclusive approach will enable broader, mechanism-based discussions that ultimately lead to new analytical and treatment approaches for patients with hematologic malignancies.
Targeted therapy updates will cover IDH1/2 inhibitors, menin inhibitors, venetoclax-based combinations, BTK inhibitors, and MRD-driven treatment strategies, while the immunotherapy landscape will be addressed through bispecific antibodies, tumor microenvironment remodeling, and the latest advances in CAR T and CAR NK cellular therapy. A dedicated Early Career Investigator Spotlight and a closing keynote on the future of cancer genomics will round out the program.
Hematologic Malignancies: From Mechanisms to Cures aims to capture the remarkable momentum of the field at a moment of rapid scientific and therapeutic progress. By convening experts across the full translational spectrum, from computational biology and stem cell science to clinical trials and immune-based treatments, the conference will highlight advances while also confronting the ongoing challenges of disease heterogeneity, treatment resistance, and immune evasion. The event will serve as an essential platform for collaboration, inspiration, and the forging of the multidisciplinary partnerships needed to move the field decisively forward.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Ross Levine (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
Elaine Mardis (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Scott Armstrong (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
Elham Azizi (Columbia University)
Kelly Bolton (Washington University in St. Louis)
Naval Daver (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Irene Ghobrial (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
Lee Grimes (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center)
Totsten Haferlach (Munich Leukemia Laboratory)
Elias Jabbour (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Catriona Jamieson (University of California, San Diego)
Tapan M. Kadia (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Linde Miles (Cincinnati Children's Hospital)
Eirini Papapetrou (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
Daniel Pollyea (University of Colorado)
Bethan Psaila (University of Oxford)
Katy Rezvani (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Marco Ruella (University of Pennsylvania)
Sergio Rutella (University of Sheffield)
Vijay Sankaran (Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard)
Anastasia Tikhonova (University of Toronto)
Andreas Trumpp (German Cancer Research Center)
Paresh Vyas (University of Oxford)
Mina Xu (Yale School of Medicine)
Confirmed Speakers
Chairs
Plenary Speakers
Invited Speakers
Scott Armstrong
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Elham Azizi
Columbia University
Kelly Bolton
Washington University in St. Louis
Naval Daver
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Irene Ghobrial
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lee Grimes
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Totsten Haferlach
Munich Leukemia Laboratory
Elias Jabbour
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Catriona Jamieson
University of California, San Diego
Tapan M. Kadia
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Linde Miles
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Eirini Papapetrou
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Daniel Pollyea
University of Colorado
Bethan Psaila
University of Oxford
Katy Rezvani
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Marco Ruella
University of Pennsylvania
Sergio Rutella
University of Sheffield
Vijay Sankaran
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Anastasia Tikhonova
University of Toronto
Andreas Trumpp
German Cancer Research Center
Paresh Vyas
University of Oxford
Mina Xu
Yale School of Medicine
Programme
Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the conference should begin no earlier than 14:00 with opening comments on Monday 01 November 2027. The conference will conclude no later than 12:30 on Thursday 04 November 2027.
Registration Prices
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Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee if a room sharer is not specified. Both same-sex and mixed accommodation options available. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the 'Single' ticket option. |
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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 (same-sex and mixed accommodation options available), or if you have an accompanying adult. |
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Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone and wish to have your own private room. |
Additional Prices
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Additional Person This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the conference period. Additional guests are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra Night' prices. |
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Extra Night Prices for extra nights apply per person, per night. |
All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.
What's Included in our Registration Fees?
Our registration fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:
- Conference registration.
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (01, 02, 03 November 2027) on a single or shared basis in a Delight King or Queen room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Daily coffee breaks.
- Gala dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Shared rooms may consist of either two queen beds or, one king and one queen sofa bed.
What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?
Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (01, 02, 03 November 2027) on a shared basis with a conference participant in a Delight King or Queen room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Gala dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying guests are not permitted access to the conference.
What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?
Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (01, 02, 03 November 2027) on a shared basis with the parent/s in a Delight King or Queen room, maximum capacity 4 adults per room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Gala dinner with soft drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 4-11 years. Children 3 years or younger stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 12 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (SLS Playa Mujeres). 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 Felicity for further information.
What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?
Our extra night fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres:
- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person in a Delight King or Twin room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: If you wish to extend your stay more than 1 night pre/post conference, this is possible to book via Fusion, but please contact Felicity for assistance and prices. Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 4-11 years. Children 3 years or younger stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 12 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (SLS Playa Mujeres).
Important Note
Please note that registration prices are based on a specific hotel room category. Although we have a number of rooms pre-reserved, your accommodation can only be secured once your registration balance has been paid in full.
As hotel occupancy increases, availability in our designated room category may become limited. To secure your stay and current rate, we encourage delegates to settle balances as soon as possible.
Please be aware that if your travel plans and, therefore, accommodation requirements are not secured promptly, registration prices may increase. This will occur if we need to align your booking with a different room category, should our allocated rooms sell out.
Venue & Location
SLS Playa Mujeres
SLS Playa Mujeres offers a contemporary setting for scientific conferences, combining high-spec meeting facilities with an integrated, all-inclusive environment that supports both structured sessions and ongoing collaboration. Located in the tranquil Playa Mujeres area, just north of Cancun, the resort provides a focused setting while remaining easily accessible for international delegates.
The modern design and thoughtfully planned layout create a professional yet comfortable atmosphere, with a variety of flexible spaces suited to formal presentations, panel discussions, and smaller breakout interactions. The all-inclusive format enables a seamless delegate experience, where shared dining and social spaces naturally encourage informal exchanges and continued discussion beyond scheduled sessions.
Accommodation is spacious and carefully designed, with private balconies and contemporary amenities that offer a relaxing retreat between sessions. These spaces allow delegates time for rest, reflection, and preparation, helping to support sustained engagement throughout the programme. Multiple onsite dining venues, shared lounges, and outdoor spaces provide opportunities for participants to connect in an informal setting, fostering meaningful conversations and collaboration outside of structured sessions.
Our programmes intentionally dedicate free time, allowing participants to maintain a balanced pace across the conference. Access to the beach, pools, and wellness facilities offers opportunities to recharge, while the surrounding environment lends itself to relaxed, informal networking.
This property is well suited to those travelling with family, with dedicated children’s and teens’ facilities, including a kids’ club, adventure areas, and family-friendly activities. This allows delegates to remain fully engaged in the conference programme, while also spending quality time with family over free time.
General Information
Conference Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Address
Supermanzana 3 Manzana 1, 77400 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Nearest Airport
Cancun International Airport
Hotel Facilities
18 restaurants/bars
4 swimming pools
Private beach
Water park
Non-motorized watersports
Daily resort activities
Kids/teens club
Nightly entertainment
24 hour room service
Fitness center
Location
Mexico is a delightful combination of natural beauty, islands, ecological reserves and white sandy beaches. However, besides sun, sand and sea, this destination also offers an infinite variety of underwater activities to choose from: the diving, snorkelling and fishing here are outstanding and you will find an undersea world packed with tropical fish that live on the second largest barrier reef in the world. Sports enthusiasts might choose one of the many eco-tourism activities, such as cycling or hiking through the tropical forest or kayaking through mangroves, or something a little more adventuresome, like zip lining through the treetops.
Apart from the more well-known ancient Mayan archealogical sites such as Tulum, Cobá and Chichén Itzá you may like to visit the Aktun Chen caverns, voted one of the Top 10 underwater walks by National Geographic described as a truly magical experience.
Transportation
Cancun International Airport is approximately 35 minutes from SLS Playa Mujeres. Unlike other airports, Cancun airport transfer services must be pre-arranged. To obtain safe, licensed and bilingual transportation services please ensure you book your arrival and return transportation online with an authorised transportation company prior to your arrival to ensure a smooth journey without delays.
If you wish to share a return transfer to the airport then we would suggest waiting and organising this on-site at the hotel. The hotel have registered taxis readily available, you simply need to speak to the concierge on the day of your departure (approx $55-$60 to Cancun International Airport). This will allow attendees to share return transfers with others who have similar flight times.
Private Transportation Companies
There are many alternative transportation companies operating in the Cancun area who will be able to provide a quotation for your trip. The following companies are well reviewed on Trip Advisor and quotations can be obtained and bookings can be made directly via their websites.
Amstar
Transportation is the sole responsibility of the delegate. Please ensure you conduct your own research and double check your booking details ahead of your arrival. Fusion Conferences are unable to assist with or confirm transportation bookings due to insurance limitations. Thank you for your understanding.
Local Activities
Please come back soon for further information regarding local activities.
Submitting an Abstract
There are several presentation opportunities available at this meeting, in both talk and poster form. To be considered for either option, please register for the conference, upload your abstract when prompted to do so, and select your preferred presentation method. Once submitted, you will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account. You will also receive an email to confirm the outcome of your abstract review.
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.
Note: talk slots are limited for each conference, and we often receive more submissions than spaces available. If your talk submission is unsuccessful on this occasion, your abstract will automatically be considered for a poster presentation as an alternative.
Accepted for a Short Talk
If you are accepted for a Short Talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches for programme updates, these will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab in the navigation panel to the left.
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 30 minutes 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 to ensure a smooth and timely transition between presenters, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop, please notify AV prior to the session. A HDMI cable is usually available on the podium to accommodate this.
Our AV technician will run through microphone options and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer ahead of your talk.
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, and our Session Chairs will assist with keeping everyone to time.
Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines:
Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.
Accepted for a Poster Presentation
We recommend bringing your poster along with you to the conference as our venues do not have onsite printing facilities. If you wish to independently source local printing, please feel free to do so – the hotel address can be found under the ‘Venue’ tab if needed.
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.
Upon arrival to the conference, the Fusion team will give you instructions for displaying your poster. Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the dedicated 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(s) and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.
Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and can be collected on the final day of the conference.
If you are interested in this meeting but not yet ready to register, you can sign up for updates here and our team will keep you updated regarding deadline reminders and grant opportunities relating to this meeting only.
Conference Manager
Felicity Harrap
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