National Symposium on Clinical Trial Accrual & Cancer Survivorship
Theme: “Connecting Patients, Community Advocates, and Principal Investigators”
About the Event / Conference
The ONC-ORG National Symposium on Clinical Trial Accrual & Cancer Survivorship addresses critical barriers in patient trial participation, underrepresented demographic enrollment, and long-term survivorship wellness. Bridging medical researchers with community hospital coordinators, patient navigators, and cancer survivors, the symposium provides actionable frameworks for transparent consent, financial toxicity reduction, and post-treatment rehabilitation.
Conference Organized By:
ONC-ORG Community Clinical Network
Conference Contact Person:
Dr. Sarah Jenkins, RN, DNP
Conference Inquiry Email ID:
Important Dates:
01/22/2027 to 01/24/2027
12/20/2026
Scientific Tracks & Thematic Areas
- 01.Overcoming Enrollment Disparities in Community Clinical Trials
- 02.Decentralized Trials: Telehealth Monitoring and Local Lab Draws
- 03.Cardio-Oncology Protocols for Long-Term Survivors
- 04.Managing Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment ("Chemo Brain")
- 05.Return-to-Work and Workplace Accommodations for Cancer Survivors
Conference Objectives & Highlights
- Survivor panel debates featuring real patients and treating teams
- Accrual playbook for community oncology centers
- Guidance on navigating Medicare and private insurance clinical trial coverage
- Workshops on late cardiopulmonary and neurocognitive effects of chemotherapy
Keynote Speakers & Medical Faculty
Venue & Logistics
Auditorium Hall B, Texas Medical Center
Official accreditation, schedule itinerary, and delegate badges will be issued upon arrival at the secretariat registration desk.