This event is free, but registration is required to participate. The deadline to register for the symposium was Monday, October 20, 2025

What to Expect

Thursday, November 6, 2025

• MSU Shared Resources Tour: Explore MSU’s cutting-edge research infrastructure on a guided tour! Symposium participants will be able to visit at least two of the following MSU facilities: Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core, Proteomics Facility, Cryo-EM, Drug Discovery Core Facility, Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapies (CIIGT), and the Transgenic and Genome Editing Facility and Stem Cell Core. Space is limited for this 90-minute tour, and participants must sign up through the symposium registration form to reserve a spot.
• Scientific Presentations: Presentations will focus on "The Future of Cancer Research" and will feature expert speakers from Henry Ford and MSU who will share insights on emerging trends, novel technologies, and collaborative strategies shaping the next generation of cancer care.
• Special Remarks: The symposium will feature opening remarks from Henry Ford + MSU leadership, including Adnan Munkarah, M.D., Steve Kalkanis, M.D., and Norm Hubbard. It also includes an interactive panel discussion with the cancer research leadership triad: Jeff MacKeigan, Ph.D., Ben Movsas, M.D., and Derek Raghavan, M.D., Ph.D.
  Networking Opportunities

Friday, November 7, 2025

• Special Remarks: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Kimberly Dodd, DVM, Ph.D. will speak on "One Team, One Health."
• Keynote Speakers:  
  • David Piwnica-Worms, M.D., Ph.D.
    Department of Cancer Systems Imaging and Division of Diagnostic Imaging Chair
    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  
  • David Craig, Ph.D.
    Department of Integrative Translational Sciences Professor and Chair
    City of Hope Duarte Cancer Center  
• Scientific Presentations: Presentations will focus on current cancer research, clinical trials and drug discovery, and emerging and current investigators.
• Poster Session

View the complete agenda here.

Please note that temperatures may vary between rooms throughout the symposium. Dressing in layers is recommended.

Continuing Education Credits

The 5th Annual Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Research Symposium will offer continuing education credits for event participants. Henry Ford Health designates this live course for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint provider ship of Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences. Henry Ford Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Poster Guidelines & Submission

To be considered for the poster session, all abstracts must be submitted through the symposium registration process by October 3, 2025. Before submitting an abstract, please review the submission guidelines. The symposium poster session committee will review all abstracts and notify poster winners, no later than Friday, October 24, 2025. 

Venue

MSU Union
Ballroom, Second Floor
49 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824

For more information on directions to MSU Union, click here.

Parking

Click here for an interactive map of the MSU Campus. Click here for more information on City of East Lansing parking.

CVS Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage 
310 Albert Ave (Lot 16) 
The garage entrance is located on the south side of Albert Avenue, between MAC and Charles Streets next to CVS Pharmacy, and is a four-minute walk from the MSU Union.

Albert Avenue Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage
188 Albert Ave (Lot 1)
The garage entrance is on the south side of Albert Avenue, between Abbot and Grove Streets, and is a 5-minute walk from the MSU Union.

Charles Street Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage
121 Charles St. (Lot 3)
The garage entrance is on west side of Charles between Grand River and Albert avenues.

Division Street Garage Paid-By-Plate Parking Garage
181 Division St. (Lot 10)
The garage entrance is on west side of Division between Grand River and Albert avenues.

Hotel Information

Graduate by Hilton East Lansing 
133 Evergreen Ave, East Lansing 
Phone: 517-348-0900 
Valet Parking available 
Hotel Booking