5th Early Career Researchers’ Conference

This virtual conference has become a must-attend for early-career researchers to discuss critical aspects of a scientific career in cancer research. Following the success of the previous edition, the 5th EACR Early-Career Researchers’ Conference will cover the burning questions of young scientists, offering plenty of chances to speak directly with our expert panel and share experiences with peers. This 2-day meeting is tailored to scientists in the early phase of their career, specifically those who are transitioning from their PhD or postdoc and want to know more about the future ahead and the options available in academia and beyond. Join us online on 24 and 25 June to gain invaluable advice and insights from academic, industry, and publishing experts. Register before 09 June 2025 to secure your place. Speakers: Joan Chang (University of Manchester, UK) | Helen Coulthard (De Montfort University, UK) | Laura Escudero (McMaster University, Canada) | Thomas Lemberger (Review Commons and EMBO, Germany) | Ultan McDermott (AstraZeneca, UK) | Sara Monaco (Review Commons, Germany) | Sankari Nagarajan (University of Manchester, UK) | Elisa Panada (Cell Press, UK) | Maria Rescigno (Humanitas Research Hospital, Italy) | Kevin Ryan (Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, UK) Keywords: cancer research, oncology, career advice, guidance from experts, working in academia, working in industry, working in science journalism, early-career researchers, lab leadership, mentoring skills, research funding, open science, science communications, social media in science, translating research, career changes, career development Registration deadline: 09 June 2025