EACR 2025 Congress: Innovative Cancer Science

16-19 June 2025, Lisbon

About the Congress

The 2025 Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR 2025) is a four day congress dedicated to basic, preclinical and translational cancer research across a wide breadth of topics. It will highlight the latest research and bring together the cancer research community to inspire innovation and build knowledge, connections and collaborations.

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) is a registered charity and global scientific community dedicated to the advancement of cancer research. We have been bringing cancer researchers together at our congress and conferences since 1968.

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Why attend?

With a dynamic scientific programme and world renowned speakers, we are proud to invite you to Europe’s leading cancer research conference. But don’t just take our word for it...

Hear from EACR 2025 Keynote Speakers and Award Winners in The Cancer Researcher Podcast:
Episodes 19 and 21 feature EACR 2025 Keynote Speakers Carlos Caldas and Charles Swanton. Coming in early May, episode 22 will include insights from the EACR – Pezcoller Foundation – Mark Foundation award winners, who will all be presenting at the Congress.

Marta Kovatcheva, winner of the EACR-Mark Foundation-Pezcoller Foundation Rising Star Award 2025, speaking on episode 22 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast (episode will be available in early May). 

Here's what a few of previous years' participants had to say:

"Attending the EACR Congress is crucial for staying updated on the latest in cancer research, networking with global experts, fostering impactful collaborations, and contributing to the advancement of oncology."

"I am blown away by the diversity of members, Ambassadors, sessions and topics that the EACR offers. I enjoyed the 2024 Congress a lot and already see the impact it had on my current research and future career steps."

"What I like the most about the EACR Congress is the combination of interesting talks given by high-level speakers, industry symposia, poster presentation sessions and the chance of networking with old and new people."

"This event provides a comprehensive understanding of new research, innovative treatments, and diverse perspectives, essential for professional growth and enhancing patient care."

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Scientific Programme Committee

• Yardena Samuels
• Rene Bernards
• Alberto Bardelli
• Caroline Dive
• Carlos Caldas
• Arka Carracedo
• Neta Erez
• Joana Paredes
• Mariangela Russo

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