Hosted by the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) 

Tumours are complex ecosystems, involving multiple cell types that play pivotal roles in all stages of carcinogenesis, metastatic progression and response to therapy. Designing efficient novel therapeutics cannot be achieved without exploring the dynamics of the tumour microenvironment, in order to achieve a comprehensive, integrated understanding of reciprocal cancer/stroma interactions, and how they are modulated by cancer treatments.

This meeting will cover the latest exciting breakthroughs on multiple aspects of the tumour microenvironment, including the intricate interactions of cancer cells with the immune system and with specific stromal cells in multiple organs. We will also highlight novel insights into tumour-host interactions including changes in metabolism, the nervous system and response to therapy.

Topics to be covered

• The role of inflammation and immunity in tumour progression and metastasis.
• Organ-specific stromal cells that support tumour progression.
• Metabolic changes in the tumour microenvironment.
• Tumour-host interactions in response to therapy.
• Cancer interactions with the nervous system.
• Dormancy and metastasis.

Abstract submission: closing date 22 January 2024

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