We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural Intercampus Cancer Metabolism Symposium, bringing together researchers from Cornell’s Ithaca and Weill Cornell Medicine campuses. This event will take place October 21–22, 2025, at the College of Veterinary Medicine on the Ithaca campus, and is hosted by the Cancer Metabolism Focus Group (CMFG).

Graduate students and postdocs are highly encouraged to submit abstracts for the poster competition and flash talks. 

Register by Friday, June 27, 2025!

Symposium Details

Keynote Speakers:

• Kivanc Birsoy, PhD, Chapman Perelman Associate Professor, Rockefeller University
• Kristy Brown, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Kansas Medical Center
• Jeff Rathmell, PhD, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor, Vanderbilt University

Scientific Sessions:

• Cancer Cell Metabolism
• Nutrition and Obesity in Cancer
• Cancer Immunometabolism

Additional Highlights:

• Faculty and trainee talks from both Cornell-Ithaca and Weill Cornell
• A trainee poster session
• Special presentations from Kristy Richards Scholar Exchange Awardees
• A discussion of intercampus cancer biology grant opportunities

Important Information for WCM Attendees

• Round-trip transportation to and from Ithaca will be provided via the Campus-to-Campus (C2C) bus.
  • Departure to Ithaca: Monday, October 20
  • Return to NYC: Wednesday, October 22
• All travel and accommodation costs will be covered for faculty, staff, and trainees who register.
• Please note:
  • Only C2C bus travel is covered (no reimbursement for personal vehicle travel).
  • Trainees and staff will be assigned shared hotel rooms.
  • Faculty will receive individual rooms.