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22nd ANNUAL ONCOLOGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION DAY

Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneuship and Innovation, Western University
Rooms: SEI 1110 and Poster Rooms: SEI 4105 & 4106

Parking (FREE) Lot: Springlett Lot 1305 Western Road, lot south of Huron College
Park and walk towards Burnlea Drive streetlights.
Cross east. Building is directly off crosswalk.
London, Ontario

Thursday June 18, 2026 - 8:00AM to 4:30PM

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AGENDA

Overall Learning Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1.To review new contributions from medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology and medical biophysics, as well as advanced comprehensive cancer care; 2.Discuss and assess cutting-edge research in oncology, including novel methodologies for studying cancer at the cellular/molecular level and the implications for treatment and patient care; 3.Appraise research findings and demonstrate how collaboration can bridge clinical and basic science research in oncology.


8:00

Registration - SEI Lobby

Please register and enjoy coffee/tea while networking with colleagues
8:30

Welcome and Opening Remarks - SEI 1110 

Lorin Dodbiba MD FRCPC and Len Luyt PhD - Conference Co-Chairs

Michael Ott MD FRCSC -  Department of Oncology Chair and Physician Executive Oncology LHSC
8:45-9:45

Morning Oral Presentation - SEI Room 1110

Judges:

Glenn Bauman MD FRCPC - Vice Dean - Clinical Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. 

Peter J. H. Scott PhD - Paul L. Carson Collegiate Professor of Radiology, University of Michigan 

Silvia Penuela PhD - Assistant Dean - Translational Research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. 
8:45 1. 
9:00 2. 
9:15 3. 
9:30 4. 
9:45-11:45 POSTER AND NETWORKING SESSION - SEI Room 4105 & 4106

Poster viewing and judging

Please enjoy refreshments and light snack 

Please visit the sponsor booths located around the perimeter
11:45-12:15

Talk: SEI 1110

The Evolving Landscape of Theranostics in London and Canada 

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe the current theranostics and imaging programs operating in London; participants will appraise the translational nature of theranostics activities in London including imaging; participants will be able to infer the role of London scientist and clinicians in the implementation of theranostics in Canada.

Michael S. Kovacs PhD - Director, Lawson Research Institute Cycloton and PET Radiochemistry Faclility

Ryan MacDonald MBA CHE BSc MRT(NM) - Director, Medical Imaging, LHSC

Mina Swiha MBBCh PhD FRCPC ABNM - Clinician, Molecular Imaging & Theranostics

Stephen Nelli MBA CHE BSc MRT(N) - Director, Medical Imaging & Breast Care, St. Joseph's Health Care London

 
12:15-1:15

Keynote Lecture - SEI 1110

"Theranostics - New Developments in Precision Cancer Care that are Transforming Patient Prognosis"

Peter J. H. Scott PhD. 

Paul L. Carson Collegiate Professor of Radiology, University of Michigan | Cross appointed to Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology | Director, PET Center | Associate Chair for Basic Science Research | Division Director, Nuclear MedicineChair | Radiation Policy Committee Co-Chair | Radioactive Drug Research Committee 

Objectives: Summarize the history of the theranostics that defined the field today; Indicate the theranostics approved by FDA for treatment of neuroendocrine tumors and metastatic prostate cancer; Describe emerging theranostics that are in advanced clinical trails around the world; Demonstrate how dosimetry and theranostics can be applied in personalized cancer care.
1:15-2:15

Lunch - SEI 1110
2:15-3:15

Afternoon Oral Presentations - SEI Room 1110

Judges:

Glenn Bauman MD FRCPC - Vice Dean - Clinical Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. 

Peter J. H. Scott PhD - Paul L. Carson Collegiate Professor of Radiology, University of Michigan 

Silvia Penuela PhD - Assistant Dean - Translational Research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. 
2:15

5. 
2:30 6.  
2:45 7. 
3:00 8. 
3:15-3:45

Panel Discussion - SEI 1110

Experimental Agents for the Future

Moderator: Lorin Dodbiba MD

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will have reflected on the future of cancer therapeutics; Participants will be able to differentiate between various novel experimental agents; and participants will be able to critique the various approaches being investigated for cancer therapy including imaging.

Panelists:

Ricardo Fernandes MD - Medical Oncologist and Fellowship Director

David Laidley MD - Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Physician

Jacques Raphael MD - Medical Oncologist and Director, Baines Centre

Peter J. H. Scott PhD - Chemist and Radiochemist 
3:45-4:30

Presentation of Awards - SEI 1110

Michael Ott - Department of Oncology, Excellence in Academic and Teaching Awards (5)

Glenn Bauman - Centre for Translational Cancer Research, Graduate Trainee Excellence Awards (2)

Morgan Black - Denise Power Cancer Research Staff Award of Excellence (1)

Lorin Dodbiba and Len Luyt - Oral (2) and Poster Presentation Awards (10)
4:30

Concluding Remarks and Adjournment 

Lorin Dodbiba and Len Luyt

*This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from: Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: Bronze Sponsors: