2nd International Portugal-USA Summer Course in Cancer Research
30 June - 9 July 2025 | i3S, Porto, Portugal
The 2nd International Portugal-USA Summer Course in Cancer Research will take place at the i3S (Institute of Research and Innovation in Health), in Porto, Portugal, from June 30th to July 9th, 2025.
The primary objective of the Cancer Summer Course is to offer graduate students and early-stage postdoctoral fellows from Portugal and beyond a comprehensive and interactive learning experience in cancer research, while also nurturing critical thinking and soft skills development. The curriculum encompasses both fundamental and advanced topics in cancer biology, including the hallmarks of cancer, the tumor microenvironment, mechanisms of therapy resistance, cancer cell plasticity, epigenetics, and cancer metabolism. Moreover, the course incorporates career development sessions focusing on grant writing, science communication, career alternatives, and ample opportunities for interaction with leading faculty members in the field of cancer research, along with recreational activities to facilitate informal networking.
This summer course is a key component of the USA-PT Initiative against Cancer (UPIC), that aims to facilitate trans-Atlantic research collaborations among faculty members from 20 premier academic institutions in the USA and in Portugal. It provides valuable educational opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and the course serves as a platform for USA/PT investigators to identify top Portuguese/American trainees for potential sabbatical placements in their laboratories, fostering collaborative research projects between USA and Portuguese faculty members. This Summer Course will bring together leading cancer researchers from around the globe to impart cutting-edge scientific insights to the next generation of scholars.
Venue
The Summer Course will be held at i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto.
Rua Alfredo Allen, 208; 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
Tel: +351 226 074 900 | E-mail: events@i3s.up.pt
GPS coordinates: 41º 10’ 30.008’’ N, 8º 36’ 12.488’’ W.
Organization
Organizers:
Ronald de Pinho, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas
Joana Paredes, i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto
Selection committee:
Ronald de Pinho, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas
Joana Paredes, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S)
Adriana Sánchez Danés, Champalimaud Foundation
Joseph Kissil, Moffitt Cancer Center
Mónica Bettencourt-Dias, Gulbenkian Instituto de Medicina Molecular (GIMM)
Carmen Jerónimo, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto, Francisco Gentil, EPE
Sérgio Dias, Gulbenkian Instituto de Medicina Molecular (GIMM)
João Conde, NOVA Medical School
Pedro Castelo-Branco, Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute
Speakers
United States
Ronald de Pinho (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Joe Kissil (Moffitt Cancer Center)
Kevin Haigis (Dana Farber Cancer Institute)
Roger Greenberg (Perelman School of Medicine, UPenn)
Steven Artandi (Stanford Cancer Institute)
Miriam Merad (Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai)
Kwok-Kin Wong (NYU Langore Health)
Raghu Kalluri (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Lynda Chin (Apricity Health)
Brent Stockwell (Columbia University)
Europe
Douglas Hanahan (Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Switzerland)
Guido Kroemer (Gustave Roussy, France)
Laurance Zitvoegel (Gustave Roussy, France)
Portugal
Joana Paredes (i3S)
Mónica Bettencourt-Dias (GIMM)
Helder Maiato (i3S)
Paulo Oliveira (CNBC)
Ana Luísa Correia (F. Champalimaud)
Adriana Sanchez-Danés (F. Champalimaud)
João Barata (GIMM)
Céu Figueiredo (i3S)
Salomé Pinho (i3S)
Elsa Logarinho (i3S)
Carla Oliveira (i3S)
Sandra Casimiro (GIMM)
Pedro Castelo Branco (ABC)
Maria José Oliveira (i3S)
Registration
Capacity: 30 Students
Application deadline: 29 May; please send a 2-page CV, a motivation letter and a supporting letter from your mentor/supervisor
Acceptance notification: 2 June
Cost: 300€; the fee covers the course, meals and accommodation (shared room). Please note that the payment should be completed by 6 June.
Applications are closed.
Sponsors
This course is sponsored by the generous support of:
Amigos de Portugal is a non-profit association with a mission of fostering cultural, environmental, and social initiatives that enhance the richness and vitality of Portugal. The association brings together foreign citizens living in Portugal, facilitating their engagement with local communities.
Amigos de Portugal is honored to have the President of Portugal, today His Excellency Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, as its statutory honorary Chairman.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The association actively promotes and organizes events and initiatives in collaboration with both public and private entities.
- A strong framework for regular communication among members fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose, enabling the exchange of knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
- Amigos de Portugal is committed to building and strengthening connections with national institutions and international networks.
Information
More information:
Events Management Unit | Rua Alfredo Allen 208 | 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
Email: events@i3s.up.pt | Tel: +351 226 074 900