Annual Oncology Clinical Practice and Research Summit

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The Annual Oncology Clinical Practice and Research Summit, hosted by Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health, brings together physicians and researchers from New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center to showcase the latest advances in cancer research and care. Through in-depth oral presentations and interactive Q&A sessions, participants highlight innovative discoveries, translational efforts, and emerging best practices. Each year, the Summit focuses on timely and impactful topics that reflect ongoing research and clinical breakthroughs, while also featuring distinguished keynote speakers who offer insight into the future of oncology.


Recap: 2025 Annual Oncology Clinical Practice and Research Summit

The 2025 Annual Oncology Clinical Practice and Research Summit featured dynamic oral presentations and discussions from several disease groups, highlighting ongoing clinical and translational research across Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health. The 2025 summit agenda included the RWJBarnabas Health Keynote Lecture delivered by President and CEO Mark E. Manigan, as well as the Bryan Soltes Oncology Summit Keynote Presentation by Dr. Christian Hinrichs on the topic of Curative Cell Therapy for Epithelial Cancers.

Uniting Our Oncology Community to Drive Innovation in Cancer Care: Dr. Andrew Evens

Clinical Insights on Long-Term Complete Responses Using T-Cell Therapies in Epithelial Cancers: Dr. Christian Hinrichs

The Future of Surgical Oncology: Dr. Russell Langan

Advancing Neuro-Oncology Through Research and Quality-of-Life-Focused Care: Dr. Jonathan Sherman

Advancing the Future of Breast Cancer Care Through Clinical Research: Dr. Mridula George

Transforming Cancer Care Through Cellular Therapy and Compassionate Nursing: Nicole McEntee, MSN, RN, OCN, BMTCN