Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) - Dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes by advancing the field of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy.
Attend the Women in Cancer Immunotherapy Network Leadership Institute, a FREE SITC program for emerging female leaders in cancer immunotherapy, on Aug. 19-20 in Seattle. Apply to attend at
SITC is pleased to announce the results of the 2021 SITC Election. Congratulations to Drs. Julie Brahmer (
@KimmelCancerCtr
), Jennifer Guerriero (
@BrighamWomens
), and Jennifer Wargo (
@MDAndersonNews
). They will commence their 3-year terms as At-Large Directors in January.
SITC’s past president, Dr. Lisa Butterfield, and early career scientist committee chair, Dr.
@MarcoRuella
compare who has more badge ribbons. How many ribbons is your badge decorated with?
@sitcancerECS
SITC and
@theNCI
are excited to announce a free series of webinars on
#computational
immuno-oncology! These nine webinars will provide you with proper analytical understanding and concrete tools to tackle complicated
#IO
challenges. Learn more & register:
Dr. Ronald Germain, National Institutes of Health, (
@NIH
,
@NIAIDNews
), takes the stage to deliver his keynote address, Using Advanced Multiplex Optical Imaging Methods to Study the Tumor Microenvironment and Response to Cancer Immunotherapy, to a packed room at
#SITC2019
.
Never-before-seen 100% 3-month CR rate in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with systemic anti-PD-1 plus intravesical oncolytic virus presented by
@UrogerliMD
at
#SITC21
Congratulations to Eric Tran, PhD, SITC’s 2020 Rosenberg Scholar, for this groundbreaking work on cell therapy in solid tumors. This research is an important step forward for
#immunotherapy
for the treatment of
#PancreaticCancer
#CIM22
Today, SITC is proud to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science as we thank the countless women working in labs and clinics to positively affect cancer patient outcomes through
#immunotherapy
.
#WomeninScience
#MakingCureaReality
SITC is excited to present
@BernardAFox
of
@providence
the Tara Withington Public Service Award. Dr. Fox is someone who fosters and enhances the field through increasing public understanding, awareness, and research efforts. LEARN MORE:
Ugur Sahin & Özlem Türeci of BioNTech accept the Medal of Honor at
#SITC21
with special acknowledgment of the basic research in the immunotherapy community that paved the way for the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Congratulations to Dr. Karlo Perica of
@sloan_kettering
, recipient of the 2021 SITC-Bristol Myers Squibb (
@bmsnews
) Postdoctoral Cancer Immunotherapy Translational Fellowship, a 2-year, $200K SITC Fellowship!
SITC President Dr. Patrick Hwu (
@MoffittNews
) was excited to see a patient of his, Susan Kysar, showing off in a CheckPoints Band t-shirt today at the clinic! Dr. Hwu of course plays keyboard in the SITC house band. Susan was joined by her husband Dave.
#MakingCureaReality
FDA approves anti-PD-L1 durvalumab for patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no disease progression following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
SITC is pleased to announce Dr. Lieping Chen
@YaleCancer
, Dr. Gordon Freeman
@DanaFarber
and Dr. Arlene Sharpe
@harvardmed
, as the 2020 recipients of the Richard V. Smalley, MD, Memorial Award and Lectureship, the society’s highest honor. News release:
Day 1 of the
#SITC
2022 Strategic Retreat has come to an end. Incredible scientific and clinical minds bringing great ideas for what the society will be focused on in
#cancer
#immunology
for the next few years is very exciting. THANK YOU to all the participants.
#CancerMoonshot
Day 2 of
#SITC23
starts with the inaugural SITC Fun Run. Thanks to all who participated. What an incredible turnout! A great way to kick off another incredible day of science and cancer
#immunotherapy
.
New
#JITC
Review: Development of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors as a form of
#cancer
#immunotherapy
: a comprehensive review of registration trials and future considerations
Please join us in recognizing our 2022 recipient of the SITC Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you to Dr. Michael B. Atkins of
@LombardiCancer
who has made a significant impact on SITC’s development and mission. LEARN MORE:
Day 2 of
#SITC
Women in Cancer Immunotherapy Network (WIN) Leadership Institute in Seattle. Two great days of empowering
#WomenInSTEM
! TY to all the participants and our organizers Drs. Lisa Butterfield, Olja Finn, Cornelia Trimble
@KristenHege
@PamSharmaMDPhD
@JennGuerriero
Today is the final day of the
#SITC
#Cancer
#Immunotherapy
Winter School and
#SCION
(SITC Clinical Immuno-Oncology Network). THANKS to all of the attendees, faculty, organizers and supporters! What an incredible week of education, networking, collaborating and fun! Safe travels!
Today,
@EvanWeberPhD
received the Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, Scholars Award. This is an award specifically for early career scientists focused on tackling challenges that face the field of immunology and cancer immunotherapy.
#SITC21
At Tumor Immune Microenvironment: A Holistic Approach,
@JenWargoMD
(
@MDAndersonNews
) provides a keynote address on the role of sex hormones, the microbiome and other factors that affect carcinogenesis and response to therapy.
#sitcworkshop
#TME
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2022 SITC Election. These leaders are ready to contribute to the society's bright future beginning in January 2023. A big thank you to this year’s candidates and voters! View results:
#MakingCureaReality
Thank you to all of the
#WomenInSTEM
who joined us this week for the SITC Women in Cancer Immunotherapy Network (WIN) Leadership Institute in
#Seattle
! And thank you to all of the organizers and faculty who supported this program.
#SITCWIN
SITC would like to recognize and show our appreciation for all
#WomeninScience
today! We are particularly thankful for the commitment and dedication of SITC President Dr. Lisa Butterfield, who is the first female president in our society's history.
@WomenScienceDay
#JITC
Review: Development of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors as a form of
#cancer
#immunotherapy
: a comprehensive review of registration trials and future considerations
Congratulations to Dr. Natalie Vokes of
@DanaFarber
recipient of the 2020 SITC-
@genentech
Women in Cancer Immunotherapy Fellowship, a one-year, $50,000 SITC Fellowship!
COMING SOON
#SITC
’s focused interactive webinars, Targets for Cancer IO: A Deep Dive. Starting 6-13, learn about key topics w/research giants. Reg for 4/9 webinars & add remaining webinars at no add’l cost.
@DanChenMDPhD
@tcellsrus
@KristenHege
@mellmani
With great anticipation, we're thrilled to announce Elizabeth Stirling of
@WakeForest
, as the recipient of the 2019 SITC Presidential Award! Elizabeth was selected for her outstanding oral abstract presentation at
#SITC2019
.
On behalf of
@sitcancer
we'd like to thank all of our
#SITC22
sponsors, presenters, and attendees for making this year's Annual Meeting a great success! Please share your favorite
#SITC22
moments!
In his latest President's Message, SITC President Dr. Patrick Hwu sits down with
@BioNTech_Group
CEO Dr. Ugur Sahin to discuss the company's SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, the effect cancer
#immunotherapy
research had on its development & more.
#COVID19
@MoffittNews
The
@Brewers
are spreading
#KindnessInMKE
and stopped by the SITC office to make a generous donation! Thank you for supporting the Forward Fund and helping SITC advance the science and application of cancer immunotherapy.
#MakingCureaReality
#SITC
’s house band The CheckPoints was highlighted in the
@WSJ
with a recap of the show in Chicago. Thanks to all who attended & for the $180k the show generated for the
#ForwardFund
, supporting
#ECR
. See The CheckPoints at
#SITC23
in San Diego on Nov. 4.
Last evening, early career scientists enjoyed meeting with their peers and networking within their industry. Early career scientists are encouraged to further network at The Node within the exhibit hall today and tomorrow. The Node is located in booth 507.
#SITC21
Dr. Steven Rosenberg
@theNCI
- introduction of ‘minigenes’ encoding tumor-specific neoantigens into patient TILs induces immunogenic response in melanoma, GI, and epithelial cancers. In future, all patients could be eligible because all tumors have mutations
#SITC2018
Congratulations to Dr. Chen Zhao of
@NIH
, recipient of the 2019 SITC-
@AstraZeneca
Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer (Early Stage NSCLC) Clinical Fellowship Award, a 1-year, $100K SITC Fellowship!
SITC is so thankful for its members who serve as President of our society! Pictured in this photo (L to R): future President Dr. Patrick Hwu, current President Dr. Mario Sznol, Immediate Past President Dr. Lisa Butterfield and Past Presidents Drs. Tom Gajewski and Bernard Fox!
Dr. Crystal Mackall explains how antigen density requirements for CAR T cells could be an Achilles’ heel for solid tumors and an opportunity to thread a therapeutic window
#SITC21
Today, SITC published a statement of recommendation on administration of
@US_FDA
-authorized SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations to cancer patients receiving approved or investigational immunotherapies. Read the full SITC statement on
#COVID19
vaccinations here:
Join the
@NCIResearchCtr
at the Past, Present, and Future of Cellular Immunotherapy: Scientific Symposium Celebrating Steven A. Rosenberg’s 50 years at
@theNCI
. Sept. 26–27, 2024 at the
@NIHClinicalCntr
. View the confirmed speakers & topics of discussion:
Dr. Christopher Klebanoff
@sloan_kettering
begins today’s session with his presentation, Targeting Solid Malignancies with ‘Public’ Neoantigen TCRs.
#SITC2019
.
@sitcancer
started its annual Strategic Retreat to shape the future of
#immunotherapy
research to fight cancer. BIG THANKS to our Leadership who participated today! Special thanks to rock star
@JenWargoMD
from
@MDAndersonNews
, who moderated the strategic discussion!
Announcing the 2025
#SITC
Spring Scientific: Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors from March 12–14, 2025 in San Diego, CA & Virtual! This program will discuss the recent advances in adoptive cellular therapy for solid tumors! For more info, visit:
#immunotherapy
The documentary of
#SITCIOHero
and Nobel Laureate Dr. James Allison will premiere on
@PBS
this Monday at 10 p.m. EDT! Tune in to watch Jim Allison: Breakthrough, which details our long-time member’s pioneering life as a cancer researcher.
#SITCKingCheckPoint
#JimAllisonPBS
1/3
Here at
#SITC
, we wear white during Cancer Immunotherapy Month to help make the word "cure" a reality. Whether you are researching, treating, or fighting cancer, why do you wear white? Here's what SITC President
@PatrickHwuMD
has to say:
#CIM22
#Immune2Cancer
Register for the free May 11 SITC-
@theNCI
Computational IO webinar, Immunogenomics: Computational Science in Immuno-Oncology. Moderated by Dr. Kellie Smith (
@SmithImmunology
), Dr. Eliezer Van Allen (
@VanAllenLab
) will lead instruction during this event.
We are excited to kick off
#SITC2018
! Thank you to all joining us at today’s program, Immune Escape: Current Understanding of Mechanisms and Advances in Therapeutics Approaches.
SITC staff are proud to
#WearWhite
today as we honor the researchers, clinicians, patients and many others who are working to advance the science and application of cancer immunotherapy. Download our flyer, take a selfie and share why you
#WearWhite
today.
The 2024 Spring Scientific was a success!
A special thanks to our amazing organizers:
@DelgoffeLab
,
@JennGuerriero
,
@JenWargoMD
and faculty, keynote speaker:
@hongbo_chi
, supporters, exhibitors and attendees from around the world!
See you in San Diego next year: March 12–14, 2025
NEW
#SITC2020
SPEAKER ADDED: Dr. James P. Allison (
@MDAndersonNews
) will be presenting on the topic of T cell Blockade/Costimulation during the Primer on Tumor Immunology and Cancer Immunotherapy on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Click here to learn more:
SITC issues statement urging active collaboration between pharma, health authorities and others in the field to expand access for use of anti-IL-6 directed therapies for critically ill patients with
#COVID19
Congrats to
@BernardAFox
, Harder Family Chair for Cancer Research & leader of the Molecular & Tumor Immunology Lab, honored with a 2024
@sitcancer
Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the field of
#immunotherapy
!
Dr. Wargo
@MDAndersonNews
: Patients with metastatic melanoma who have a highly-diverse gut microbiome had increased PFS and response when receiving anti-PD-1 therapy.
#SITC2017
#Workshop
The CheckPoints' SITC World Tour 2019 is the ONLY place you're going to find a Nobel laureate and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer sharing the stage! A big
#SITC
Thank You to Buddy Guy and The CheckPoints for bringing down the house tonight!
#ASCO19
#SITCSparkathon
2.0 Accelerator Program is underway in NYC. Dr. Jedd Wolchok (
@wolchokj
) of
@MSKCancerCenter
kicked off the program with the Keynote Speech on Combination Therapies. Learn more about this program and meet the Class of 2022:
#Immune2Cancer
SITC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Annual Awards! Please join us in celebrating these individuals. These individuals will be honored throughout
#SITC21
taking place Nov. 10–14 in Washington, D.C. Learn more:
NEWS RELEASE: SITC-Led Study Demonstrating Prognostic Power of
#Immunoscore
Published in
@TheLancet
. Read more about the SITC Immunoscore Validation Project findings
#SITC
is excited to announce the launch of its
#Biotech
Initiative! The initiative Committee is chaired by Drs. Zhen Su
@MyOncology
&
@KristenHege
and kicks off at
#SITC23
. Goal is accelerating 100 FDA-Approved
#IO
Drugs over the next 10 Years. Learn more:
A shared vocabulary for irAEs is essential to standardize the application of guidelines, offer the best treatment to patients, and design trials.
#SITC
convened an international consensus panel to define terminology for irAEs, now published in
@jitcancer
Experience new, debate style sessions at
#SITC21
! Join Co-Chairs Alex Marson, MD, PhD and Cassian Yee, MD in a debate on the future of engineered T cells and endogenous T cells. View this hot debate on Friday, Nov. 12th at 3:25 p.m. EST.
SITC is pleased to announce Philip D. Greenberg, MD,
@fredhutch
as the 2018 recipient of the Richard V. Smalley, MD, Memorial Award and Lectureship, the society's highest honor. News Release:
#Cancer
#Immunotherapy
#Research
Congratulations to today’s
#SITC2020
Anniversary Award recipients! It is without question that SITC celebrates 35 years of harnessing the immune system to transform cancer outcomes because of the efforts put forth by many, including these remarkable individuals.
It is an honor to present
@BernardAFox
of
@ChilesResearch
with the 2024 SITC Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to SITC and the significant impact you continue to make on the society. LEARN MORE:
SITC presents the inaugural Medal of Honor to Uğur Şahin, MD and Özlem Türeci, MD for their incredible contributions to humanity and countless lives saved with the COVID vaccine. They will present on Project Lightspeed on Nov. 14 at
#SITC21
. Learn more:
Are you at The CheckPoints: Rockin’ for a Cure fundraiser? Let the world know you’re a
#CheckPoints
groupie by posting on social media with
#CheckPoints
! Thank you for supporting the next generation of cancer immunotherapy experts through SITC’s Forward Fund.
Exciting day for
#SITC
as we convene our amazing leadership for our 2022 Strategic Retreat.
@PatrickHwuMD
SITC President kicked off the meeting today. Thanks to this team for working feverishly to bring the best of IO to patients in a search for the "cure".
#immunology
Call for Abstracts:
#Cellular
#Therapy
for Solid
#Tumors
! The Submission Site Closes on Jan. 8, 2025. Explore the exciting Spring Scientific, featuring abstracts with cutting edge data and opportunities for oral, poster & encore presentations. Learn more:
SITC staff are proud to
#WearWhite
today as we honor the researchers, clinicians, patients and many others who are working to advance the science and application of cancer immunotherapy. Download our flyer, take a selfie and share why you
#WearWhite
today.