Sept. 3, 2025

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and the University of Wisconsin–Madison are pleased to announce the 2025 Global Oncology Symposium on December 10, 2025. This annual event brings together clinicians, researchers, advocates, and thought leaders from around the world to advance the conversation on global cancer research and care.

Symposium Details –
Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT
Location: Health Sciences Learning Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison

This year’s theme, “Uniting for Impact: Advancing Cancer Care Through Collaboration,” highlights the vital role of partnerships in improving outcomes across diverse populations and settings. The symposium will provide a platform to share innovations, exchange insights, and highlight the impact of collaborative work in global oncology. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with peers, learn from trainee research, and engage with international experts in cancer equity.

Pre-Symposium Session – Register Here
A Global Oncology Pre-Symposium will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This special session, “Your Global Oncology Funding Roadmap: Navigating NIH, Industry, and Philanthropic Partnerships,” is designed for faculty and final-year trainees preparing to independently apply for grants and lead research initiatives.

  • Open to all disciplines
  • Registration fee: $50

Please note: If you do not meet the intended audience criteria, your registration will be canceled and your fee refunded.

Call for Abstracts –
Researchers and trainees are encouraged to submit abstracts and showcase their contributions to the global oncology community:

  • All accepted abstracts will be presented as posters.
  • The top five abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.
  • The top three presenters will receive first, second, and third place Trainee Best Oral Presentation Awards.
  • Submission deadline: September 29, 2025.
  • Submission Guidelines
  • Notification of Acceptance: October 27, 2025

For more information about registration, abstract submissions, and program details, please visit the official symposium website.

About the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium:
The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) brings together leading researchers from Big Ten universities and their affiliated cancer centers to collaborate on innovative clinical trials and improve outcomes for patients with cancer. By leveraging the scientific expertise and resources of multiple institutions, the Big Ten CRC fosters unique opportunities for early-phase studies, correlative research, and trainee engagement across the consortium.

About the Big Ten Conference: The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The broad-based programs of the 18 Big Ten institutions provide direct financial support for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams in 42 different sports. The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men and 14 for women. For more information, visit www.bigten.org.