2026 Winter Symposium & Reception
Program Agenda | Meeting Organizers | Young Investigator Awards | Sponsors & Exhibitors
Held in conjunction with the American Society of Hematology's (ASH) annual meeting, the Winter Symposium will offer expert perspectives and practical insights on current advancements in a variety of cancer treatments, as well as foster collaboration and provide a forum for interaction and partnership between hematologists and oncologists.
Date & Venue
Saturday, December 12, 2026
6:00 - 10:00 pm
The Chicory
610 S Peters St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Registration coming soon!
Program Agenda
6:00 - 7:00 pm Doors and Registration Open, Social Gathering, Visit Exhibit Booths
7:00 – 7:30 pm CAHON Presentations
Opening Remarks and Introduction of VIP Guests
Jing-Zhou Hou, MD, PhD – CAHON Board Chair, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
CAHON Updates
Liang Deng, MD, PhD - CAHON President, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Updates on CAHON Journals
Delong Liu, MD, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Hematology & Oncology, New York Medical College
7:30 – 8:20 pm Scientific Presentations
8:20 – 8:35 pm Young Investigator Award Ceremony
Presented by the CAHON Academic Committee
8:35 – 8:40 pm Closing Remarks
Jing-Zhou Hou, MD, PhD – CAHON Board Chair, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
8:40 – 10:00 pm Social Gathering
10:00 pm - Event Concludes
Meeting Organizers
Lei Zheng, MD, PhD – CAHON Board Chair, UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center
Cynthia Ma, MD, PhD – CAHON President, Washington University
Young Investigator Awards
Please submit application materials by Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Winter 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.