In Pursuit of Breakthroughs in Cancer Research: Integrating Engineering and Physical Sciences in Oncology

Friday, October 13, 2023

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location: 421-422 (Center Level 4)

Moderator(s)

Roberto Alonso Matilla

Postdoctoral researcher
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Speaker(s)

Dennis E. Discher, PhD (he/him/his)

Robert D Bent Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Susan E. Leggett, n/a

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, United States
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David Odde

Professor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Roberto Alonso Matilla

Postdoctoral researcher
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Alisya Anlas

Postdoctoral researcher
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Brittany Schutrum (she/her/hers)

PhD Candidate
Cornell University
Elmira, New York, United States
Garrett F. Beeghly, MS (he/him/his)

PhD Candidate
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, United States

The Physical Sciences in Oncology Network (PS-ON) brings together scientists from the fields of oncology, biology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and engineering, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to address significant questions and challenges in cancer research. This special session includes a career panel, trainee flash talks, accounts of past and ongoing efforts by PS-ON investigators, and offers a networking opportunity for engineers studying cancer biology. Researchers in the field of cancer bioengineering are invited to attend, regardless of their prior or current involvement in PSON-funded research projects. The session aims to facilitate communication among the diverse community of physical sciences and oncology researchers, while informing attendees about PSON's cross-disciplinary activities that integrate engineering sciences with biomedical sciences, clinical practice, and patient input.