ASPO 2025: Advancements in Cancer Prevention Research Methods Toward Health Equity

Registration

Registration is now open. Register by January 31 and save!

Community and Patient Advocate Travel Grants

Meeting Program

The 2025 Program Committee has been working hard on programming for our 2025 Annual Meeting. Here’s what to expect:

  • Four symposia
  • Four “Looking Back, Thinking Forward” sessions
    •  sessions include a 15-minute presentation by a senior scientist, followed by three short presentations selected from submitted abstracts, as well as time for questions/discussion
  • “Best of ASPO” sessions
    •  32 high-ranking abstracts to be selected for 15-minute oral presentations.
  • An invited keynote speaker
    • Dr. Kimryn Rathmell, NCI Director. The new NCI Director will discuss her vision and initial activities and investments in cancer prevention and control, including the Cancer Moonshot, the National Cancer Plan, the Cancer Screening Research Network, supporting diverse junior investigators, and more.
  • Award lectures
  • SIG Breakfast Sessions
  • Networking lunch
  • 2 poster sessions

Annual Meeting Pricing

Accommodations

ASPO 2025 will take place at the Loews Philadelphia. Nestled in the heart of the city, this beautiful venue offers modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for our gathering. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, state-of-the-art facilities, and easy access to iconic attractions and dining options.

Hotel reservations can be made starting in November of 2024. The hotel rate will be $219 single/double. The room block is available until March 12, 2025, or until it sells out; whichever comes first.

FAQ

Who attends the ASPO meeting?

Both ASPO members and non-members are encouraged to attend the meeting. Attendees include students, research partners, community advocates/patient advocates, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty/staff members.

What is included in meeting registration?

Registration for the meeting includes access to four symposia and four “Looking Back, Thinking Forward” sessions. The “Looking Back, Thinking Forward” sessions include a 15-minute presentation by a senior scientist, followed by three short presentations selected from submitted abstracts, as well as time for questions/discussion. The “Best of ASPO” sessions allow for 32 high-ranking abstracts to be selected for 15-minute oral presentations. We also have an invited keynote presentation, two award lectures, four to six Special Interest Group breakfast sessions, and a networking lunch.

Your registration includes breakfast & lunch on Monday & Tuesday, as well as light receptions on Sunday & Monday evenings.

Why should I come to the ASPO meeting?

 For students and early career researchers, ASPO places a priority on training sessions for early career members to encourage diverse new scientists to enter the field and to assist in their professional development.

A unique aspect of ASPO’s Annual Meetings is driven by its strong ties to NCI and the American Cancer Society due to its focus on the full breadth of cancer prevention and control. Sessions frequently underscore transdisciplinary interaction, an important theme of ASPO, facilitated by the multidisciplinary nature of ASPO meetings 

What accessibility related accommodations will be available?

ASPO is committed to ensuring that our event is as accessible as possible for all attendees. We strive to provide a variety of accommodations for individuals with disabilities or other accessibility needs. Please make us aware of your requests on the registration form, or email us at [email protected].

Advertisers, Sponsors, & Exhibitors

There are a variety of opportunities for advertisers, sponsors, and exhibitors for the 2025 Annual Meeting.

2025 Program Committee

Co-Chairs

Carolyn Heckman, PhD
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Karen Wernli, PhD
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute

Committee Members

Dejana Braithwaite, PhD, MSc, University of Florida
Albert Farias, PhD, MPH, University of Southern California
Jessica Faupel-Badger, PhD, MPH, National Cancer Institute
Maria Eulalia Fernandez, PhD, UTHealth Houston SPH
Alison Herrmann, PhD, MS, UCLA
Anita Kinney, PhD, RN, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Lorna McNeill, PhD, MPH, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Suzanne O’Neill, PhD, Lombardi Cancer Center
Electra Paskett, PhD, The Ohio State University
Michael Scheurer, PhD, MPH, Baylor College of Medicine
Margauz Stack-Babich, MPH, UC San Diego
Parisa Tehranifar, DrPH, Columbia University
K. ‘Vish’ Viswanath, PhD, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Shaneda Warren Andersen, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nur Zeinomar, PhD, MPH, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey