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CCBIO Annual Symposium

CCBIO arranges an annual symposium. This consists of a combination of talks by invited international speakers and other senior researchers, extended poster sessions where younger researchers can present their work, and ample time for interaction between participants.

Collage of photos from the CCBIO Annual Symposia, lots of people in different settings.
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Ingvild Festervoll Melien

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Read more about each symposium below.

The 2020 Annual Symposium, May 12–13, was unfortunately cancelled, following the national guidelines for reducing outbreak of the corona virus. The 2021 Annual Symposium, May 19–20, was a fully digital event. From the 2022 event on, the symposium was back on track at Solstrand, with an option of joining through a digital channel.

Most recent date was 2024: May 14–15, at Solstrand

Dates in the coming years:

2025: May 13-14

2026: May 12-13

2027: May 11-12

2028: May 9-10

2029: May 8-9
 

Overview of the scientific programs of the symposia over 10 years, 2013-2023 
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Articles from the symposia 2013-2023 
Collage of photos from the CCBIO annual symposium 2024.

Discussing current cancer biomarkers at CCBIO’s 12th Annual Symposium (2024)

The 12th CCBIO Annual Symposium took place May 14-15, 2024, at Solstrand outside of Bergen in excellent weather, facilitating a radiant frame for networking and meetings in the sunshine during the breaks. The program showcased current cancer biomarker research as well as taking a step back...

Group photo from the CCBIO Symposium in 2023.

Fertilizing cancer research collaborations at the 11th CCBIO Annual Symposium 2023

The 11th CCBIO Annual Symposium was this time enlarged with a generous time frame and two overnight stays, May 8-11, 2023. Although there was an option for online attendance, only 14 participants chose to attend online, and the rest of the total of 235 chose to enjoy the company of colleagues and...

Photo collage from the Annual CCBIO Symposium 2022.

Full house at long-awaited onsite CCBIO Symposium (2022)

The 10th CCBIO Annual Symposium took place at Solstrand Hotel May 10 and 11, 2022, finally as an onsite event, attracting about 200 onsite and 60 online, as the symposium was offered as a hybrid solution.

Screenshot collage from Zoom, with speakers.

Top scientists at fully digital CCBIO Symposium (2021)

A broad range of renowned international cancer scientists gave talks at the 2021 CCBIO Annual Symposium, which for the very first time was held as a fully online event.

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CCBIO's 7th Annual Symposium (2019)

World leading cancer experts met at Solstrand: International top notch cancer researchers met at Solstrand to present their work at CCBIO's annual symposium.

Collage of photos from the CCBIO Annual Symposia, lots of people in different settings.

CCBIO's 6th Annual Symposium (2018)

The 6th CCBIO Annual Symposium took place at Solstrand Hotel May 23-24 2018.

Collage of photos from the CCBIO Annual Symposium 2017, lots of people in different settings.

CCBIO's 5th Annual Symposium (2017)

The Centre for Cancer Biomarkers CCBIO met for the 5th time at their Annual Symposium at Solstrand 19-20 April. "We wish to motivate, especially the younger researchers, to perform excellent cancer research," says Center Director Lars A. Akslen.

Collage of photos from the CCBIO Annual Symposium in 2015.

CCBIO's 4th Symposium (2016)

Centre for Cancer Biomarkers' 4th CCBIO Annual Symposium was held at Solstrand 10.-11. May 2016. The symposium at Solstrand facilitates that students and researchers can make new contacts and catch up on the latest cancer research in their field.

Group photo of CCBIO PIs and speakers at CCBIOs Annual Symposium 2015

CCBIO's 3rd symposium (2015)

Many of the world's top cancer researchers presented the latest in cancer research when the Centre for Cancer Biomarkers invited to the annual two-day symposium at Solstrand May 19-20 2015. This time, about 200 participants spent 2 days together with cancer research as main focus.

Collection of photos from CCBIO's 2nd symposium (2014), group photos, social settings, speakers.

CCBIO's 2nd symposium (2014)

The 2nd symposium was held at Solstrand 25th-26th March 2014. The weather and the beautiful surroundings set a perfect frame to the gathering. National and international professionals gave exciting and future oriented talks.

CCBIO's 1st symposium (2013)

The Opening Symposium on May 30-31, 2013 (1st CCBIO Symposium) was a success with more than 250 participants.

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