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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 13h

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. The 1994 Presidential Award was presented to Laurence Zitvogel, MD, PhD. Join us for this year's award ceremony at #SITC25! https://www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 14h

Join your colleagues and fellow immuno-oncology professionals for the 2026 SITC Spring Scientific, Next-generation Cellular Therapies, T cell Engagers, and Combinations in Tucson, AZ & Virtual. Register today: https://sitcancer.org/edu/2026-spring-scientific

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 1d

Attention early-to-mid career scientists in the field of #cancer #immunotherapy working in academic, clinical, industry, and government settings. Register for #SITC Winter School 2026 and expand your professional network. Learn more on sitcancer.org/edu/winterschool

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 1d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. Back in 1993, we were honored to have Robert Oldham, MD, host the Annual Meeting. Join us for this year's meeting and learn more here: https://www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 2d

New Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer article: Therapeutic inhibition of USP7 promotes antitumor immune responses bit.ly/4nm9CDL

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New Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer article: Therapeutic inhibition of USP7 promotes antitumor immune responses https://bit.ly/4nm9CDL

#JITC #MedSky 🧪

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 2d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. In 1992, Carol Nieroda, MD, from the NCI, won the Presidential Award at the Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, VA! Don’t miss this year's award ceremony at #SITC25 https://www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 3d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. In 1991, our official journal changed its name to Journal of Immunotherapy! Today, our official journal is the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC). Check out JITC today: https://jitc.bmj.com/

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 4d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. Richard V. Smalley, MD finished his term on the original Board of Directors in 1990; he also served as President 1988–1990, leading the Society through some of its most formative years! https://www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 5d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. Back in 1989, our society was represented at the 7th International Immunology Congress, Berlin, Germany! Join us as we celebrate 40 years of SITC and register to attend our annual meeting: https://www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 5d

We are excited to announce the titles and authors for the Regular and Young Investigator Award (YIA) Abstracts for our 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Pre-Conference Programs. View the titles here: sitcancer.org/2025/abstracts/titles-and-publications

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 6d

Attendees of SITC's Sparkathon will benefit from collaborations within cancer IO & hear latest research in a synergistic environment amongst peers & experts. Apply by Nov. 19: https://www.sitcancer.org/sparkathon

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 6d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. At the 1988 SBT Annual Meeting, we highlighted the Clinical trials of IFN-gamma, TNF and IL-2. Don’t miss this year's highlights at the 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting in National Harbor! https://www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 7d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. Looking back to 1987, our second Conference on Immunity to Cancer, was held in Williamsburg, VA. Join us this year as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting. www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 7d

Stay in the know with #SITC! Explore our upcoming events, webinars, and important dates by looking at our calendar. Learn More: sitcancer.org/get-involved... #Immunotherapy

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 7d

New Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer article: Tertiary lymphoid structures in Merkel cell carcinoma facilitate naïve and central memory T-cell infiltration linked to immunotherapy response jitc.bmj.com/content/13/9...

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Tertiary lymphoid structures in Merkel cell carcinoma facilitate naïve and central memory T-cell infiltration linked to immunotherapy response

Background The presence of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) in solid tumors, including Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), is associated with a better prognosis and a better response to immunotherapy with ...

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 8d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. In 1986 the first ever SBT Annual Meeting was hosted. The program was organized by John Whisnant, MD in Williamsburg, VA! Join us this year as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting. www.sitcancer.org/2025/home

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 8d

Save 40% now through Nov. 30 on a single, 3- or 5- pack of job posts. Use discount code SITC40YEARS or SITC40YEARSPACK on the Career Connections Online Job Board to share your open positions with the #IO community. Learn more here: careerconnections.sitcancer.org

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 8d

The SITC Biotech Regulatory Roundtable brings together leading experts & key stakeholders from industry & biotech to discuss pressing topics in IO drug development. Seating is limited; secure a spot today! t.co/WHw1Qm4qyC
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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 9d

4 decades of IO – Celebrating 40 years of SITC. In 1985, our board of directors included President Robert Oldham, Vice President Ernest Borden, and Secretary/Treasurer John Whisnant, Josh Fidler, Richard Smalley, John Laszlo, and Robert Bast. sitcancer.org/2025/home

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 9d

Access cutting-edge insights and understand when to rechallenge patients with skin cancer! Advance your education and learn from a panel of clinical experts at our #virtual ACI: A Focus on Skin Cancers program Oct. 3.

Learn more: www.sitcancer.org/edu/aci/skin...

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 9d

Join us as we take a step back in time and celebrate all we have accomplished in immuno-oncology over the past 40 years! We will be remembering all our IO milestones as we lead up to our 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting! sitcancer.org/2025/home

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 12d

SITC Sparkathon brings together early career investigators with established leaders in #cancer #immunotherapy to foster leadership development, collaborations & scientific exchange. Scientists will meet on March 23–25, 2026, in Tucson, AZ. Learn more: sitcancer.org/sparkathon #ECR

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 13d

The SITC Winter School Program is an exciting learning opportunity within the IO field! Register to understand the fundamentals of how the immune system enables #cancer #immunotherapy. Held in Boston, MA or virtually: sitcancer.org/edu/wintersc...

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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 13d

Couldn't agree more Dr. Schäfer‬! This engaging panel discussion will bring together leaders from key research funding agencies that are actively shaping the cancer research landscape.

Richard A. Schäfer @riasc.bsky.social · 13d

great lineup

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 13d

#SITC25 Science Preview: Discuss funding models to accelerate discovery and drive therapeutic breakthroughs with Ira Mellman, PhD, FAACR, FAIO @parkerici.bsky.social & Medici Therapeutics and @miriammerad.bsky.social Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

View: www.sitcancer.org/2025/schedul...

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Richard A. Schäfer @riasc.bsky.social · 13d

great lineup

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · 13d

#SITC25 Science Preview: Discuss funding models to accelerate discovery and drive therapeutic breakthroughs with Ira Mellman, PhD, FAACR, FAIO @parkerici.bsky.social & Medici Therapeutics and @miriammerad.bsky.social Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

View: www.sitcancer.org/2025/schedul...

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