Charting New Paths in Cancer Research: Insights from the Frontiers in Cancer Science Conference 2024

Giang Le Minh, Sasidharan Swarnalatha Lucky, Shazib Pervaiz, Kristijan Ramadan, Joe Yeong, Sin Tiong Ong, Vaidehi Krishnan, Chit Fang Cheok, Wee Joo Chng, Sanjay De Mel, Xiaomeng Wang, Anand D. Jeyasekharan, Chartsiam Tipgomut, Li Ren Kong, Kanaga Sabapathy, Cheng Ean Chee, Koji Itahana, Reshma Taneja*, Soo Chin Lee*

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Abstract

The 16th annual Frontiers in Cancer Science conference con- tumor heterogeneity and identify novel therapeutic targets. Advened leading experts to discuss the latest developments in cancer ditionally, the transformative potential of artificial intelligence research. Key research themes included mechanisms of treatment and machine learning was explored in optimizing therapy selecresistance and innovative strategies to target resistant cancer cells, tion, refining prognostication models, and improving patient metabolic plasticity and its therapeutic vulnerabilities, modula- outcomes, with a focus on advancing personalized, cost-effective tion of the tumor microenvironment to enhance therapeutic ef- cancer care. These collective insights underscore the rapid ficacy, recent advances in immunotherapies and engineered progress in the field and the potential for translating these dis-immune cells, and strategies to overcome tumor immune evasion. coveries into effective clinical interventions, marking a significant The conference also highlighted the development of advanced step toward addressing the complexities of cancer biology and spatial transcriptomic technologies as a powerful tool to decipher enhancing patient care worldwide.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2784-2787
Number of pages4
JournalCancer Research
Volume85
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1 2025
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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