Allison Institute Scientific Symposium
The James P. Allison Institute’s inaugural scientific symposium will gather world-renowned scientists in the Texas Medical Center’s Helix park to present their research focused on "Advancing Science for Immunotherapy Cures." The symposium takes place Friday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the TMC3 Collaborative Building, 7225 Helix Park Ave., Houston, TX 77030.
The Allison Institute at MD Anderson was designed to advance exceptional discovery, translational and clinical research that will integrate immunobiology across all disciplines. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of the immune system, the institute aims to lead groundbreaking research that will bring the benefits of immunotherapy to all patients.
The symposium includes remarks from MD Anderson President Peter WT Pisters, M.D., and Allison Institute Director James P. Allison, Ph.D., plus presentations from twelve leading immunobiology and immunotherapy experts focused on themes from the Allison Institute’s priority research areas.
Keynote Speakers
Robert Schreiber, Ph.D.
Andrew M. and Jane M. Bursky Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Immunology
Director, Bursky Center for Human Immunology and Immunotherapy Programs
Washington University School of Medicine
Allison Institute Scientific Advisory Board Co-Chair
Elaine Mardis, Ph.D.
Co-Executive Director, Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Rasmussen Nationwide Foundation Endowed Chair of Genomic Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Allison Institute Scientific Advisory Board Co-Chair
Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph. D.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022
Baker Family Director of Stanford Chem-H
Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Humanities and Sciences
Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology
Professor of Radiology
Stanford University
Padmanee Sharma, M.D., Ph.D.
Director of Scientific Programs, Allison Institute
Associate Vice President of Immunobiology
Professor of Genitourinary Medical Oncology and Immunology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center