BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ki.se//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250921T220000Z DTEND:20250923T215959Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:232114 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the XXII Cancer Research KI Retreat on 22-23 September 2025! \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe XXII Cancer Research KI Retreat\, scheduled to take place at the beautiful Djurönäset Conference Hotel on September 22–23\, 2025\, and it promises to be an inspiring event and a unique opportunity to connect with fellow researchers and clinicians\, and to advance your knowledge in the field.Keynote speakers: Prof. Robert A. Weinberg\, Prof. Michelle Monje\, and Prof. Hans Clevers.Please\, note that the retreat is currently fully booked.However\, you can still sign up for the waiting list here! We encourage you to register for the chance to get a spot in the most popular CRKI activity.\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/xxii-cancer-research-ki-retreat-at-djuronaset-conference-hotel-1 CREATED:20250504T102256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T103834Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:XXII Cancer Research KI Retreat at Djurönäset Conference Hotel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250926T110000Z DTEND:20250926T110000Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:233613 DESCRIPTION:Uncovering metastasis biomarkers and molecular mechanisms in Merkel cell carcinoma\r\n\r\nFaculty opponentProfessor&\;nbsp\;Axel zur Hausen\, Department of Pathology\, Maastricht University\, NetherlandsExamination boardDocent Tanel Punga\, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology Uppsala UniversityDocent Ourania Kostopoulou\, Department of Oncology-Pathology\, Karolinska InstitutetDocent Joakim Crona\, Department of Medical Sciences\, Uppsala UniversityChairpersonProfessor Tina Dalianis\, Department of Oncology-Pathology\, Karolinska InstitutetPrincipal supervisorProfessor Weng-Onn Lui\, Department of Oncology-Pathology\, Karolinska InstitutetCo-supervisorsProfessor Catharina Larsson\, Department of Oncology-Pathology\, Karolinska InstitutetMD\, PhD Lisa Villabona\, Department of Oncology-Pathology\, Karolinska InstitutetPhD Hao Shi\, Department of Oncology-Pathology\, Karolinska InstitutetPhD Jiwei Gao\, Department of Oncology-Pathology\, Karolinska InstitutetWelcome!\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/dissertation-yajie-yang CREATED:20250812T120538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T120537Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Dissertation: Yajie Yang END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250930T130000Z DTEND:20250930T130000Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:232930 DESCRIPTION:The concept of the stem cell niche (microenvironment) has been proposed many decades ago\, and the pivotal role of niche in controlling stem cells has been documented. However\, the debate over if different niches exist to control hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) priming has been ongoing. Our new discoveries unrevealed a ‘zone’ concept that challenge the single-cell niche dogma defined previously.\r\n\r\nProfessor Linheng Li is a prominent scientist specializing in stem cell biology\, particularly in the areas of adult stem cells and their microenvironments or niches. He is an investigator at Stowers Institute for Medical Research\, Kansas City and Professor\, Adjunction with Kansas University of Cancer Center\, Kansas City\, USA.Tumor-initiating stem cells (TSCs or CSCs) lie at the root of tumor/cancer and are largely responsible for drug resistance and cancer relapse. However\, how the therapy resistant CSCs survive remains a fundamental biological question and clinically unsolved problem. &\;nbsp\;We reported that CSCs can intrinsically escape immune attacking and at the same time can also shape their microenvironment into an immunosuppressive barrier. Overcoming both the extrinsic immunosuppressive barrier and intrinsic immune escape has the potential to increase the efficacy of checkpoint inhibition therapies against various cancers.Lecture: "\;Microenvironmental Regulation of Normal and Cancerous Stem Cells"\;Introduction by KI researcher Hong Qian\, Professor at the Department of Medicine Huddinge:"\;Therapeutic opportunities in leukemia niche"\;The lecture will be followed by an afternoon reception in the Neo entrance hall with possibility to interact and ask questions.&\;nbsp\;Early Career Researchers (e.g. PhD students\, postdocs\, assistant professors) interested in an exclusive opportunity to engage in discussions regarding career advice with Professor Li at 13:00 before the lecture\, pls. contact hong.qian@ki.se no later than Monday\, September 8th.&\;nbsp\;Host:&\;nbsp\;Hong Qian\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/ki-south-distinguished-lecture-series-linheng-li CREATED:20250612T061706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T073749Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:KI South Distinguished Lecture Series: Linheng Li END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251004T220000Z DTEND:20251010T215959Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:231607 DESCRIPTION:Cancer Core Europe (CCE) Summer School in Translational Cancer Research 2025\r\n\r\nCancer Core Europe (CCE) Summer School in Translational Cancer Research will take place in beautiful Algarve\, Portugal from 5 – 10 October 2025.&\;nbsp\;The CCE Summer School in Translational Cancer Research is intended to provide an in-depth training for early career scientists and clinicians to gain a cross-disciplinary knowledge of areas of the entire cancer research continuum\, with a special focus on personalised cancer medicine. During this one-week course\, we will offer workshops and talks by renowned speakers and facilitate the interaction between all attendees\, coming from both preclinical laboratories and clinical centres worldwide. Participants have the opportunity to present their research projects and data in oral or poster presentations.Applications are now being accepted at https://www.cancercoreeurope.eu/summerschool/. The deadline for applications is Friday\, May 23rd\, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified at the end of June.\r\n\r\nStefina Milanova\nPart of the Organising Team\nPhone: +46852486601\nEmail: stefina.milanova@ki.se\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/cce-summer-school-in-translational-cancer-research-2025-0 CREATED:20250408T144244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T094844Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CCE Summer School in Translational Cancer Research 2025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251010T080000Z DTEND:20251010T080000Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:234101 DESCRIPTION:The Immune Landscape of Merkel Cell Carcinoma\r\n\r\nHalf-time boardPhD Kasper Karlsson\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Oncology-PathologyDocent Burcu Ayoglu\, KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyDocent Stina Wickström\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Oncology-PathologyPrincipal supervisorProfessor Weng-Onn Lui\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Oncology-PathologyCo-supervisorProfessor Andreas Lundqvist\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Oncology-PathologyWelcome!\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/half-time-review-libuse-janska CREATED:20250902T114010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T114009Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Half-time review: Libuse Janská END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251015T070000Z DTEND:20251015T070000Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:234600 DESCRIPTION:Investigating the role of the DNA glycosylases NTHL1 and SMUG1 in DNA repair in cancer.\r\n\r\nHalf-time boardDocent Arne Lindqvist\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Cell and Molecular BiologyDocent Lena Ström\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Cell and Molecular BiologyPhD Bennie Lemmens\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Medical Biochemistry and BiophysicsPrincipal supervisorProfessor Thomas Helleday\, Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Oncology-PathologyCo-supervisorPhD Oliver Mortusewicz\,. Karolinska Institutet\, Department of Oncology-PathologyWelcome!\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/half-time-review-james-haslam CREATED:20250917T132618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T132617Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Half-time review: James Haslam END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251022T220000Z DTEND:20251023T215959Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:233237 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 8th Cancer workshop for patient organizations. The workshop will be held online on October 23\, 2025 and will be conducted in Swedish.\r\n\r\nDuring the event\, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research in the cancer field\, this year with a special focus on cancers common in men. \r\n\r\nMore information about the programme and registration will follow soon. \r\n\r\nContact us\n\n\n\nEmail: cancerresearchki@ki.se\nContact us if you have any questions regarding the workshop\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/save-the-date-8th-workshop-for-cancer-patient-organizations-23-oct-2025 CREATED:20250626T134544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T135037Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Save the date: 8th Workshop for Cancer Patient Organizations 23 Oct 2025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251111T230000Z DTEND:20251112T225959Z DTSTAMP:20250918T163532Z UID:233241 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 4th edition of the public outreach day\, "En dag för cancerforskning"\, which will take place on 12 November 2025. \r\n\r\nMore information\, speakers and program will follow soon. \r\n\r\nWatch the previous edition here\n\nLink to En dag för cancerforskning 2024 on KI Play\nhttps://play.ki.se/media/Cancer+Research+KI+En+dag+f%C3%B6r+cancerforsking+6+Nov+2024/0_rt9qrf66/744721\r\n\r\nContact us\n\n\n\nEmail: cancerresearchki@ki.se\nContact us if you have any questions regarding En dag för cancerforskning\r\n\r\nPlease note that location\, time and information can be updated on the website.\r\nhttps://news.ki.se/calendar/save-the-date-en-dag-for-cancerforskning-12-nov-2025 CREATED:20250627T072916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T073153Z STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Save the date: En dag för cancerforskning, 12 Nov 2025 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR