Symposia and Conferences

The annual Winship Scientific Symposium seeks to highlight the outstanding research of Winship investigators, deepen our understanding of important topics and provide opportunities to cultivate collaboration. The 2024 symposium will bring together leading researchers from Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute and Georgia’s top universities to explore groundbreaking advancements in cancer care. This symposium serves as a platform for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, sharing innovative research findings, and identifying opportunities for joint projects. By uniting the brightest minds in the state, we aim to accelerate the pace of cancer discovery, improve patient outcomes, and solidify Georgia’s position as a global leader in cancer research.

The 2024 Winship Scientific Symposium will be held on November 11, 2024 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. Registration is open. Contact Michelle Martin via email for more information.

Each summer, Winship hosts the Debates and Didactics in Hematology and Oncology Conference (DDHO). The conference features a comprehensive review into mechanisms of disease and treatments for patients with cancer or blood disorders. Interactive debates and didactic lectures on controversial topics and standards of care offer attendees the opportunity to hear how science supports each point of view. Presentations and discussions focus on current basic and clinical research including the use of molecular targeted therapy, immunotherapies and other novel therapeutic approaches.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, Bio Ascend LLC, and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the American Nurses Credentialing Center, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Save the date! The 2025 Debates and Didactics in Hematology and Oncology conference will be held July 24-27, 2025 at Sea Island, Georgia.

Winship's annual Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium provides expert review of the latest procedures, technology, and medical treatments for patients with gastrointestinal cancer. National guidelines are also reviewed. The symposium holds case-based discussions incorporating multi-disciplinary care approaches, novel, recently FDA-approved drugs, and clinical trial eligibility.

The 13th annual Winship Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium was held on October 12, 2024 at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead. Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Richard Marshall via email for more information.

The Hematology and Oncology Updates for Advanced Practice Providers hosted by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a two-day continuing education program designed to provide advanced practice providers with the latest, evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is intended for advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and APP students.

The 3rd Annual Hematology and Oncology Updates for the Advanced Practice Provider was held September 13-14, 2024. Future conference date is to be determined.

Our annual Winship Oncology Nursing Symposium is a comprehensive oncology nursing education program drawing participants from throughout the United States and internationally. The meeting will provide nurses and health professionals with practical strategies and tools to improve patient outcomes and advance professional goals. This course offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 12 contact hours through Emory Nursing Professional Development Center (ENPDC) and is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The 2024 Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Oncology Nursing Symposium was held August 23-24 at the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort. Future conference date is to be determined. Please contact Monique Jones via email or call 404-778-5303 with any questions.

The Winship Cancer Institute Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium serves as a valuable forum for the presentation and discussion of newly available data. Participants will be provided with an update on practice-changing data in a practical and interactive format, fostering discussion and impacting clinical outcomes for patients with melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies.

The Winship Cancer Institute Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium was held on March 2, 2024 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Richard Marshall via email for more information.

Community hematologists and oncologists generally receive little formal education on the diagnosis and management of hemostatic and thrombotic disorders. As a result, many patients with bleeding disorders have a delayed diagnosis that leads to morbidity and mortality. Clinical Practice Updates in Hemostasis and Thrombosis is designed to provide practitioners with information on the diagnosis and management of inherited and acquired hemostatic and thrombotic disorders along with new medication updates. Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches will be explored via interactive case discussions.

The 2023 conference was held on Saturday, November 11 at Emory University Hospital Midtown (Glenn Bldg., Glenn Auditorium, 2nd floor). Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Richard Marshall via email for more information.

The Updates in the Management of Thyroid Cancer Virtual Symposium will provide practitioners with information regarding nationally acceptable standards for the treatment of thyroid cancer. Participants will gain current knowledge regarding the best practices for thyroid cancer treatment that meets acceptable national standards and guideline changes as implemented by the American Thyroid Association. This activity is intended for otolaryngologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals who provide medical care for patients with thyroid cancer.

The 2023 Updates in the Management of Advanced Thyroid Cancer Symposium was held at the Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead on Saturday, September 9. Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Keir Gray via email for more information.

The Updates in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer Symposium is a live symposium exploring the current treatment paradigms for the multi-disciplinary treatment of head and neck cancer. Recent data on this topic will be covered to appraise the audience of these rapidly evolving findings, and expert faculty will instruct participants on the optimal application of these data through a series of panel discussions, case presentations and audience response input.

This activity is intended for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, dentists and other healthcare professionals who provide medical care for patients with head and neck cancer.

The 2023 symposium was held at the Emory Conference Center Hotel Center on Saturday, May 13. Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Shelby Smith via email for more information.