5th Annual Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Research Symposium
November 6-7, 2025 | East Lansing, MI
The 5th Annual Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Research Symposium aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and health care professionals from Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health to explore the future of integrated cancer research.
The Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Research Symposium encourages collaboration and innovation within the scientific and clinical community at Henry Ford Health and MSU. Established by Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences in 2021, the symposium will feature Henry Ford and MSU speakers and external keynote presentations on basic, translational, and clinical trials with the overall goal to reduce cancer health disparities.
This event is free, but registration is required to participate.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The theme for this year’s symposium is “Next-Gen Oncology: Charting the Future of Integrated Cancer Research.”
Thursday, November 6, 2025
- MSU Shared Resources Tour: Explore MSU’s cutting-edge research infrastructure on a guided tour! Symposium participants will be able to visit at least two of the following MSU facilities: Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core, Proteomics Facility, Cryo-EM, Drug Discovery Core Facility, Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapies (CIIGT), and the Transgenic and Genome Editing Facility and Stem Cell Core. Space is limited for this 90-minute tour, and participants must sign up through the symposium registration form to reserve a spot.
- Scientific Presentations: Presentations will focus on "The Future of Cancer Research" and will feature expert speakers from Henry Ford and MSU who will share insights on emerging trends, novel technologies, and collaborative strategies shaping the next generation of cancer care.
- Special Remarks: The symposium will feature opening remarks from Henry Ford + MSU leadership, including Adnan Munkarah, M.D., Steve Kalkanis, M.D., and Norm Hubbard. It also includes an interactive panel discussion with the cancer research leadership triad: Jeff MacKeigan, Ph.D., Ben Movsas, M.D., and Derek Raghavan, M.D., Ph.D.
- Networking Opportunities
- Special Remarks: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Kimberly Dodd, DVM, Ph.D. will speak on "One Team, One Health."
- Keynote Speakers:
David Piwnica-Worms, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Cancer Systems Imaging and Division of Diagnostic Imaging Chair
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
David Craig, Ph.D.
Department of Integrative Translational Sciences Professor and Chair
City of Hope Duarte Cancer Center - Scientific Presentations: Presentations will focus on current cancer research, clinical trials and drug discovery, and emerging and current investigators.
- Poster Session
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The 5th Annual Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Research Symposium will offer continuing education credits for event participants. Henry Ford Health designates this live course for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint provider ship of Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences. Henry Ford Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
POSTER GUIDELINES AND SUBMISSION
To be considered for the poster session, all abstracts must be submitted through the symposium registration process by October 3, 2025. Before submitting an abstract, please review the submission guidelines. The symposium poster session committee will review all abstracts and notify poster winners, no later than Friday, October 24, 2025.VENUE
MSU Union
Ballroom, Second Floor
49 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824
For more information on directions to MSU Union, click here.
PARKING
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CVS Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage
310 Albert Ave (Lot 16)
The garage entrance is located on the south side of Albert Avenue, between MAC and Charles Streets next to CVS Pharmacy, and is a four-minute walk from the MSU Union.
Albert Avenue Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage
188 Albert Ave (Lot 1)
The garage entrance is on the south side of Albert Avenue, between Abbot and Grove Streets, and is a 5-minute walk from the MSU Union.
Charles Street Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage
121 Charles St. (Lot 3)
The garage entrance is on west side of Charles between Grand River and Albert avenues.
Division Street Garage Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage
181 Division St. (Lot 10)
The garage entrance is on west side of Division between Grand River and Albert avenues.
HOTEL
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
133 Evergreen Ave, East Lansing
Phone: 517-348-0900
Valet Parking available