Lectures and Training

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 2025 symposium will bring together leading researchers from the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University to explore the integration of artificial intelligence and big data in cancer research. This symposium serves as a platform for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, sharing innovative research findings, and identifying opportunities for joint projects.

Program Highlights 

• Keynote talks by Anant Madabhushi, PhD, executive director for the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute
• Faculty and student presentations on emerging topics about integrating artificial intelligence and big data in cancer research at Winship
• Poster competition and reception featuring student and trainee research

Schedule and Locations

Date: Monday, November 10, 2025

• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Keynote and Scientific Talks
  Emory Amphitheatre, Emory Conference Center Hotel
• 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Poster Competition and Reception
  Mountain Laurel and Azalea, Emory Conference Center Hotel

Registration will open August 1, 2025

Contact Amy O'Dell with any questions

Registration is complimentary and includes meals and refreshments.

Abstract submission registration will open August 1, 2025

• Deadline to Submit an Abstract: October 3, 2025, at noon. Note that there are a limited number of poster presentation slots, so please register early to secure your spot.
• Eligibility: Students and trainees associated with Winship-affiliated investigators are encouraged to submit an abstract for poster presentation when they register. All cancer-related abstracts submitted by eligible presenters will be invited to participate in the poster competition.
• Submission Requirements: Abstracts should be text only (no figures or images please) and should fit on one page. Include the abstract title and the names and affiliations of each author.
• Poster Dimensions: For the poster session, the preferred poster printing size is 36 inches high by 42 inches wide or smaller. Please do not exceed this size. Each participant will have a bulletin board space that is 45" x 45".
• Symposium Presentation Opportunity: Following a preliminary review of submitted abstracts, four exceptional poster presenters will be selected to deliver a 10-minute oral presentation during the symposium. Presenters may indicate their interest in being considered for this opportunity or opt to participate in the poster session only.
• Poster Reception and Competition: The poster reception and competition will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Mountain Laurel and Azalea rooms at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.
• Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top-scoring poster presenters.