DKTK School of Oncology Young Academics Conference

The Young Academics Conference of the DKTK School of Oncology is an annual event that brings together early-career researchers from across the network of the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK). The conference aims to foster scientific exchange within the consortium, strengthen interdisciplinary networking, and provide young researchers with a platform to present and discuss their translational oncology projects in a collegial and inspiring environment.

The event offers Fellows of the School of Oncology a unique opportunity to connect with both peers and established experts from all DKTK partner sites [alternative: DKTK locations]. In addition to scientific presentations, the program includes workshops on research-related and career-oriented topics, poster sessions, and keynote lectures addressing current developments in cancer research.

Since 2022, the conference has been held in a hybrid format—in conjunction with the Postdoc Symposium of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. This expanded format enables early-career researchers to participate either on-site or virtually and to actively contribute to exchange within the oncology community.
 

The Heidelberg Postdoc Symposium 2024 / DKTK Young Academic Conference 2024 will be on June 7th, 2024 at the DKFZ Communications Center in Heidelberg. For a full day highlighting Post Docs and their research acheivements. There will be poster sessions and invited short talks with prizes for the best presentations in each format. We encourage submissions from all areas of research. Our keynote speakers will include Dr. Daniel Mertens (AI Tools for Postdoctoral Researchers) whose talk will be tailored to your interests. Coffee breaks, lunch, and a networking dinnner are covered thanks to the support from the DKFZ, DKTK, and a grant from the Health+Life Sciences Alliance.
More information you can find here.