CREST 2027 – Cancer Research EcosystemS in Translation

March 3-5, 2027
University of Luxembourg, Belval

About the conference

Join us in Luxembourg for CREST 2027, a meeting at the intersection of mechanistic discovery, therapeutic innovation and clinical impact.

Spanning tumour immunity, cancer metabolism andnext generation cancer modelling, the programme explores some of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of cancer research, bringing together the pioneers and rising stars reshaping the field and bridging gaps across the translational continuum.

A dynamic programme will combine focused sessions led by an outstanding panel of international speakers with dedicated opportunities for scientific discussion, networking and early career development, creating a forum to connect perspectives and shape the translational cancer research ecosystem of tomorrow.

Registration will open very soon. Stay tuned.

Conference details:

Target audience:

  • ‣ Researchers and clinicians at all career stages working to advance cancer research and translate discovery into improved cancer care.
  • ‣ Innovators from academia and industry developing new technologies, experimental models and therapeutic approaches for translational cancer research.

Confirmed speakers:

  • • Christof von Kalle, Luxembourg Research Clinic, Luxembourg
  • • Johanna Joyce, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
  • • Eyal Gottlieb, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
  • • Paul Wilmes, Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, Luxembourg
  • • Han-Kwang Yang, National Cancer Centre of Korea, South Korea
  • • Anna Golebiewska, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Luxembourg
  • • Johan Vande Voorde, University of Glasgow, Scotland
  • • Ilaria Elia, KU Leuven, Belgium
  • • Kun-Lian Guan, Westlake University, China
  • • Francesca Rapino, University of Liege-GIGA, Belgium

Venue and accomodation

Venue: University of Luxembourg (Belval Campus)

More details about accommodation will be available soon.

Once at the heart of Luxembourg’s steel industry, Belval has become a thriving centre for research and innovation, home to the University of Luxembourg and the setting for CREST 2027. Its iconic blast furnaces now stand alongside a lively modern district filled with contemporary architecture, cultural venues, restaurants and green spaces.
Preferential hotel rates will be available across several locations, from Belval to Luxembourg City centre. Dedicated opportunities to explore the world’s only Grand Duchy will also be organized before and after the conference, made even easier by direct train connections and completely free public transport across the entire country!

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