22nd International Conference on Progress in Vaccination Against Cancer – PIVAC 2023

PIVAC 2023
22nd International Conference on Progress in Vaccination Against Cancer

28-30 September, 2023

Saint Savvas Cancer Hospital, Athens, Greece

Special Issue “Progress in Vaccination against Cancer – 2023 (PIVAC-23)”

More info at: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/onco/special_issues/0A5WT0H1ZZ

We cordially invite you to the next PIVAC meeting “The 22nd International Conference on Progress in Vaccination Against Cancer” (PIVAC-23) which will be held from 28th –30th September 2023 in Athens, Greece at the Saint Savvas Cancer Hospital, 171 Alexandras avenue, 11522, Athens.

PIVAC 23 aims to bring together scientists working on translational and clinical cancer research for three days of presentations on the most recent advances in these fields  including (i) immunotherapies (cellular, immune checkpoint blockade, vaccines); (ii) innate immunity and tumor control; (iii) host- tumor interactions in the tumor microenvironment; (iv) in vitro and in vivo models for cancer immunotherapies (v) combinational cancer therapy approaches; and (vi) prognostic and predictive biomarkers in tumors and immune cells.

Improved knowledge of genomic and molecular alterations in tumors has significantly contributed to improved clinical outcomes. However, many hurdles remain to be overcome. Alterations in the tumor genome are associated not only with immune stimulation but also with an immune suppressive microenvironment and tumor immune escape mechanisms. Currently, various promising novel approaches are being employed to improve the efficacy of immunotherapies alone or in combination with targeted therapies, often by seeking to reverse the immunosuppressive environment. Additionally, prognostic signatures are being sought in order to provide a basis for tailored immunotherapies.

During the meeting there will be plenty of time for fruitful discussions between speakers and participants to encourage the emergence of new collaborations.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite you to participate in this Meeting.

Chair:

  • Olga Balaoura, President of the Board of Directors and Commander of the Saint Savvas Cancer Hospital
  • Dr. Constantin N. Baxevanis, Scientific Director Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Center, Cancer Research Center, Saint Savvas Cancer Hospital
  • George Georgiou, Deputy Director of Finance, Saint Savvas Cancer Hospital
  • Prof. Graham Pawelec, Department of Immunology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

Head of Conference Secretariat, Dr. Vasiliki Gkioka

The Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts to the PIVAC-23. Abstracts have to be submitted through the website, using the relevant form. Abstracts will be selected on their scientific merit.

An individual can submit one or more abstracts as presenter or first author. Abstract submission will open from June 1st 2023. Abstracts will not be accepted if sent by fax, e-mail or hard copy (paper copy). Replacing or correcting an abstract submission: Do not resubmit an abstract through the web site. Any corrections should be made by e-mail to the meeting Secretariat.

Submission deadline: Abstract submission will close on Sunday, September 10th 2023. The Scientific Committee will evaluate all abstracts submitted for presentation. The authors will be notified regarding acceptance of their abstracts by September 15th, 2023.

Onco will sponsor a best poster award of 500 CHF

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      Who should attend?

      PIVAC is dedicated to scientists working on active immunization against cancer, both in prevention and therapy, at the pre-clinical and/or clinical level. PIVAC is also an ideal environment to stimulate the interest of students and young researchers who approach this field of research.

      Registration Fees
      Early Registration – July 31, 2023 400€
      Late Registration – September 15, 2023 450€

      In order to complete your registration, please arrange payment of the registration fee. All payments must be made in EUR. You can deposit the amount to the following bank account:
      Bank:Piraeus Bank
      Epistimonikes Ekdiloseis kai Ektyposeis (SCEP)
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