Seminars & Events

UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center hosts a range of events convening researchers, clinicians, students and their peers to share their work and identify collaborative research opportunities to reduce the burden of cancer. Most events are open to UVA faculty and students unless otherwise noted.

Regular events include the Cancer Center Seminar, held Fridays during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year, and research team meetings and events for Cancer Center members.

Please check these pages for updates, including registration information and agendas, as they become available.

If you are interested in receiving updates about Cancer Center events via email, please contact Sonia Lyons at skx6xu@uvahealth.org.

Cancer Disparities Symposium 2026

Sept. 23 and 24, 2026 | Newcomb Hall

The Cancer Center invites member faculty and trainees from all research programs to join us for a two-part Cancer Disparities Symposium, Sept. 23 and 24, 2026 in Newcomb Hall. The event will highlight innovation across the full research continuum, from basic discovery and translational science to population and community-engaged research, with a shared focus on understanding and eliminating cancer disparities. Participants will hear cutting-edge findings from colleagues working at every stage of the pipeline and gain new perspective on how your work connects to the communities we serve. To learn more and to register, visit the event web page.