2026 Fall Symposium & Reception
Program Agenda | Meeting Organizers | Young Investigator Awards | Sponsors & Exhibitors
Held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), the CAHON Fall Symposium will offer expert perspectives and practical insights on current advancements in immuno-oncology and a range of cancer treatments. The program will foster collaboration and provide a forum for meaningful interaction among immunologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Date & Venue
Friday, November 6, 2026
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Phoenix Convention Center
North Ballroom 120A
100 North 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Program Agenda
6:30 – 7:00 pm Doors and Registration Open, Social Gathering
7:00 – 7:30 pm Opening Remarks and Introduction of VIP Guests
Lei Zheng, MD, PhD – CAHON Board Chair, UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center
CAHON Presidential Address
Cynthia Ma, MD, PhD – CAHON President, Washington University
7:30 - 8:30 pm Scientific Presentations
7:30 – 7:50 pm Metabolic Reprogramming and Engineering of Cancer Immunity
Hongbo Chi, PhD - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
7:50 – 8:10 pm Melanoma Immunotherapy Update
Liang Deng, MD, PhD – CAHON Immediate Past President, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
8:10 – 8:30 pm Advances in Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Lei Zheng, MD, PhD – CAHON Board Chair, UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center
8:30 - 8:50 pm Young Investigator Award Ceremony
8:50 - 8:55 pm Closing Remarks
Lei Zheng, MD, PhD – CAHON Board Chair, UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center
8:55 – 9:30 pm Social Gathering
*Food and drinks will be provided throughout the symposium
Meeting Organizers
Lei Zheng, MD, PhD – CAHON Board Chair, UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center
Cynthia Ma, MD, PhD – CAHON President, Washington University
Liang Deng, MD, PhD – CAHON Immediate Past President, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Zihai Li, MD, PhD – OSUCCC Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology
Kang Liu, PhD - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ke Liu, MD, PhD - Marengo Therapeutics
Wenru Song, MD, PhD - Kira Pharma
Young Investigator Awards
Please submit application materials by Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.
Fall Young Investigator Awards (YIAs)
The CAHON Young Investigator Awards (YIAs) recognize and support outstanding early-career physicians, researchers, and physician trainees who are advancing the fields of hematology and oncology through scientific discovery, clinical innovation, and academic excellence.
As part of its mission to promote professional development and foster future leaders, CAHON presents Young Investigator Awards in conjunction with selected national and international scientific meetings and CAHON educational programs. The award highlights the achievements of emerging investigators whose research contributes to improved patient care and advances in cancer research.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Becoming a sponsor is a unique opportunity to connect with the most influential group of Chinese hematologists and oncologists. The content of this event is designed to attract medical professionals from every career level and to share the latest scientific findings, methods, technologies to facilitate their practice. To reserve a spot, please contact Annie McSherry at amcsherry@cahon.org.