EACR Defence is the Best Attack: Immuno-Oncology Breakthroughs

Defence is the Best Attack 2025 will be our fifth edition of this popular conference. Participants will explore the latest advances in immunotherapy, from basic science to clinical studies, including the identification of novel targets. Gain insights into the mechanisms of action of therapeutic interventions and engage in discussions about biomarkers of response to treatment and mechanisms of intrinsic and acquired resistance to immunotherapy.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for:

• Basic and translational scientists
• Clinicians
• Senior and young investigators seeking a comprehensive overview and detailed knowledge of the latest advances in immunotherapy

Event Details

• Location: Barcelona
• Dates: 13 - 15 May 2025

Join us to learn from world-renowned speakers! Submit your abstract before 17 March 2025 and register before 14 April 2025 to secure your place. Remember, this conference sold out early last year, so be sure not to miss out!

Important Deadlines

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 17 March 2025
• Registration Deadline: 14 April 2025

Contact Information

• Contact Person: Hannah Barrs
• Email: hannah.barrs@eacr.org

Speakers

• Ido Amit
• Maria Casanova Acebes
• Myriam Chalabi
• Rony Dahan
• Omer Dushek
• Johanna Joyce
• Christopher Klebanoff
• Tak Mak
• Alberto Mantovani
• Marcela Maus
• Antoni Ribas
• Yardena Samuels
• Joan Seoane

Keywords

• Cancer research
• Oncology
• Immunotherapy
• Immune-oncology
• Molecular oncology
• Tumour-immune system interactions
• Novel therapeutic approaches
• Basic cancer research
• Clinical cancer research
• Treatment response biomarkers
• Intrinsic treatment resistance mechanisms
• Acquired treatment resistance mechanisms
• Immune checkpoints
• Microbiome
• Vaccines
• Immune cell therapies