Moffitt Cancer Center presents
Cancer Engineering Summit®
Engineering Cancer’s End™
Welcome to Tampa Bay’s inaugural Cancer Engineering Summit® . The summit will host many Cancer Engineering Departments, Programs, and Cancer Centers from across the country to share discoveries and establish important research directions for the field and collaborations. Be part of this collaborative event with opportunities to share research initiatives, results, best practices, goals and educational activities related to Cancer Engineering.
The event takes place in vibrant downtown Tampa, conveniently located just a short ride from Tampa International Airport.
There is no registration fee for the summit and the associated events, but registration is required.
We look forward to your participation in the summit and the opportunity to work together towards Engineering Cancer's End™!
2025 Event Details
When: Tuesday, February 11 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Where: The Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), Proudly a part of USF Health
124 South Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
Cost: There is no registration fee for the summit and the associated events, but registration is required.
Who Should Attend the Summit?
The event is open to researchers, students, departments, programs, and centers with a focus on Cancer Engineering.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
6:30 am - 8:00 am Breakfast
Please plan to have breakfast prior to arrival at CAMLS for the Summit.
Note: For participants staying at our partner hotel, complimentary breakfast opens at the Hyatt at 6:30 am.
8:30 am - 9:00 am Event Registration & Poster drop-off
Posters can be displayed during registration between 8 AM – 9 AM or during the first break of the day 10:30-10:50pm.
9:00 am - 9:20 am Welcome - Summit Opening
Tim Adams
Mayor Jane Castor
H. Lee Moffitt9:20 am - 10:35 am Session 1 | Tiny Tech - Big Impacts
W. Gregory Sawyer, PhD - Moffitt Cancer Center
Natalie Artzi, PhD - Harvard Medical School
Nathan Gianneschi, PhD - Northwestern University
Dennis Discher, PhD - University of Pennsylvania10:35 am - 10:50 am Break and Poster Setup
Posters can be displayed during this break, 10:35-10:50pm.
10:50 am - 12:15 pm Session 2 | Soft Solutions to Hard Problems
Elsa Flores, PhD - Moffitt Cancer Center
Samir Mitragotri, PhD - Harvard University
David Odde, PhD - University of Minnesota
Karen Lu, MD - Moffitt Cancer Center12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch and Poster Session
1:30 pm - 2:55 pm Session 3 | Code and Culture: Math, Materials and Models
Heiko Enderling, PhD - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Chad Mirkin, PhD - Moffitt Cancer Center
Roger Kamm, PhD - Massachusetts Institute of Technology2:55 pm - 3:35 pm Break
3:35 pm - 5:00 pm Session 4 | Molecular Matchmakers and Patient Avatars
M.G. Finn, PhD - Georgia Institue of Technology
Erin George, MD - Moffitt Cancer Center
Carlos Rinaldi-Ramos, PhD - University of Florida
Nick Housely, PhD - Georgia Institute of Technology6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Summit Dinner - Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Participants are invited to drive, grab a ride-share, or hop on a Tampa TECO Streetcar to join us for dinner at The Florida Aquarium.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
6:30 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast
Please plan to have breakfast prior to arrival at CAMLS for the Summit.
Note: For participants staying at our partner hotel, complimentary breakfast opens at the Hyatt at 6:30 am.
8:20 am - 9:00 am
Event Registration
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Welcome - Day 2 Opening
Jeremy Goecks, PhD - Moffitt Cancer Center
9:00 am - 10:40 am
Session 5 | Engineering Hope
Jon Song, PhD - The Ohio State University
Alex McGhee, PhD - University of Arizona
Richard Hall, PhD - The University of Birmingham
Jonathan Stevenson, MD - The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Daniel Heller, PhD - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Kayvan Keshari, PhD - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center10:40 am - 11:00 am
Break and Final Poster Session
11:00 am - 12:25 pm
Session 6 |The Physics of the Fight
Michael Dunne, PhD - Moffitt Cancer Center
Alexander Anderson, PhD - Moffitt Cancer Center
Tanmay Lele, PhD - Texas A&M University
Mark Jaroszeski, PhD - University of South Florida12:20 pm - 12:35 pm
Conference Close
Posters should be removed by 1 PM.
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Poster Guidelines
All invited poster presenters are required to print a physical poster. Posters are to be printed and displayed in a landscape orientation. Poster board dimensions are 4 ft high x 6 feet wide, and posters will be displayed one to a board. Height = 4 feet (1.2 m) & Width = 6 feet (1.8 m)
Push pins will be provided. Poster placement will be determined by each participant upon arrival to the venue. Participants may select any open board of their choice for placement during the summit.
On Tuesday, February 11:
The posters can be displayed during registration between 8 AM – 9 AM or during the first break of the day 10:30-10:50pm. The attended poster session is from 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM, but there is additional poster viewing during the afternoon break. Posters should remain on display into day 2.
On Wednesday, February 12:
The final poster session is from 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM. Posters should be removed by 1 PM.
Summit Venue: CAMLS
USF’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)
124 South Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
Located in the heart of Downtown Tampa's business district, CAMLS is a perfect starting point for experiencing the best of Tampa. Great hotels, restaurants and numerous attractions are a short walk, free streetcar ride, or ride-share service away. The FREE downtown TECO Streetcar (trolley) service easily accesses many downtown and channel district locations. Plus, the Visit Tampa Bay visitor’s center and store are within walking distance.
Parking
If you require parking during the summit, we recommend the City of Tampa’s Old Fort Brooke Garage at 107 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602.
First hour rate $2 | Every hour after $3 | Daily Max $15
Alexander Anderson, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Natalie Artzi, PhD
Harvard Medical School
Dennis Discher, PhD
University of Pennsylvania
Michael Dunne, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Heiko Enderling, PhD
MD Anderson Cancer Center
M.G. Finn, PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
Elsa Flores, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Erin George, MD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Nathan Gianneschi, PhD
Northwestern University
Jeremy Goecks, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Richard Hall, PhD
University of Birmingham
Daniel Heller, PhD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Nick Housely, PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
Mark Jaroszeski, PhD
University of South Florida
Roger Kamm, PhD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kayvan R. Keshari, PhD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Tanmay Lele, PhD
Texas A&M University
Alex McGhee, PhD
University of Arizona
Chad Mirkin, PhD
Northwestern University
Samir Mitragotri, PhD
Harvard University
David Odde, PhD
University of Minnesota
Carlos Rinaldi-Ramos, PhD
University of Florida
W. Gregory Sawyer, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Jon Song, PhD
The Ohio State University
Jonathan Stevenson, MD
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Jennifer West, PhD
University of Virginia
Partner Hotel: Hyatt Place Downtown Tampa
Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown
325 N Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602 United States
The Cancer Engineering Summit® has reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt Place / Hyatt House Downtown Tampa.
Individual room reservations at a special summit rate of
- $259 single/double rate
- $279 triple rate
- $299 quad rate
plus tax, applicable service and/or hotel fees.
Reservations can be made up until January 20, 2025, or until the block has been fully committed.
Please be sure to book directly through the button below to ensure inclusion in the block of rooms.
Additional Travel Resources
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Airports and Transportation
There are two airports in the Tampa Bay Area
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) - Approximately 20-30 minutes
- St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) - Approximately 30-45 minutes
If needed, rental cars are provided at both airports, as well as Taxis and Ride Apps (Uber/Lyft)
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Things to do in Tampa
The Tampa Bay area offers a rich tapestry of cultural experiences. With its unique mix of attractions, downtown Tampa is an especially exciting place to explore and enjoy. Visitors can enjoy the scenic Riverwalk for spectacular views and immerse themselves in the local culture exploring galleries and museums.
Places to visit around the Tampa Bay area include:
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Florida Aquarium
- Straz Center for the Performing Arts
- Tampa Museum of Art
- The Dali Museum
Find more things to do and learn more about Tampa by visiting Visit Tampa Bay and the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.
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Weather in Tampa
In February, the weather in Tampa is typically warm and pleasant, with milder temperatures and lower humidity. The highs usually range in the mid-70s and the lows range in the mid-to-high-50s.
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Alternative Hotel Options
325 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
813.616.1234
100 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
813.898.8000
111 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL 33602
813.223.1351
102 E Cass St, Tampa, FL 33602
813.229.1100
513 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
813.769.8300
Hampton by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton - Tampa Downtown/Channel District
1155 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
813.525.9900
211 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
813.204.3000
905 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
813.225.1700
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
813.226.4422
510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
813.221.4950
601 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
813.221.9555
101 E Tyler St, Tampa, FL 33602
813.221.4224
1105 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
813.430.5100
505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
813.221.4900
500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
813.221.4600
725 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
813.229.5000
Hallmarks of Cancer Engineering
Bioengineering is revolutionizing cancer research. This area of science integrates engineering and physical sciences with oncology to change how we understand and treat cancer. In a commentary published in Cancer Cell, W. Gregory Sawyer, Ph.D., and Elsa R. Flores, Ph.D., share their visionary framework to accelerate cancer discovery and therapy breakthroughs through bioengineering, offering a conceptual framework for the hallmarks of cancer engineering
We suggest that the methods and principles of engineering applied in a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach focused on cancer will accelerate cancer research. Here we have illustrated a conceptual framework for cancer engineering by arranging 12 cardinal fields around a tumor; we envision that these areas work together to make advances and discoveries in cancer.
