2026 Lynch Cancer Research Symposium

Thursday, October 29, 2026 / 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Creighton University Mike & Josie Harper Center
602 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68178
Add to Calendar 20261029T080000Z 20261029T163000Z America/Chicago 2026 Lynch Cancer Research Symposium <p><em>Virtual participation for those unable to attend on campus.</em></p><p>The 2026 Lynch Cancer Research Center symposium will bring together clinicians, researchers and trainees to explore emerging advances in cancer research and clinical care.</p><p>Attendees will have opportunities to engage with nationally recognized speakers and colleagues across disciplines throughout this full-day symposium. In addition to the keynote address, the program will feature six distinguished speakers from leading institutions across the country. Participants attending in person will have opportunities for networking, discussion and collaboration with speakers and colleagues throughout the day.</p><h2>Featured Keynote</h2><drupal-media data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="dbaf4b46-13a8-425c-98ad-c49489510859" data-align="left">&nbsp;</drupal-media><p>Douglas R. Lowy, MD<br>Principal Deputy Director, National Cancer Institute<br>Chief, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology</p><p>Dr. Lowy will deliver the inaugural Dr. Henry Lynch Cancer Research Award Lecture and discuss the development and impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on cancer prevention.&nbsp;<br>Dr. Lowy was recently honored with the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Cost</h2><p>Free</p><h2>CE Credit</h2><p>Continuing education credit is anticipated. Final credit information and approved credit hours will be announced when available.</p><h2>Symposium Support</h2><ul><li data-list-item-id="efd29a08ca9eef5361dd4d24e2f39995a">Lynch Cancer Research Center</li><li data-list-item-id="e920720164568ad9867afc44b8c53e1d0">State of Nebraska Cancer and Smoking-related Diseases Research Program</li><li data-list-item-id="e3c7731be4c2712d2482b2f880a488433">Creighton University School of Medicine</li><li data-list-item-id="e56e1a5701ad81db019a5f965e3b59f6e">CHI Health</li><li data-list-item-id="ecd6065976c8c04c0728534dfbe48e029">Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education</li></ul><p><em>Additional support is provided by Fisher Scientific.</em></p> Creighton University Mike & Josie Harper Center 602 N 20th St Omaha, NE 68178
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Virtual participation for those unable to attend on campus.

The 2026 Lynch Cancer Research Center symposium will bring together clinicians, researchers and trainees to explore emerging advances in cancer research and clinical care.

Attendees will have opportunities to engage with nationally recognized speakers and colleagues across disciplines throughout this full-day symposium. In addition to the keynote address, the program will feature six distinguished speakers from leading institutions across the country. Participants attending in person will have opportunities for networking, discussion and collaboration with speakers and colleagues throughout the day.

Featured Keynote

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Douglas Lowry, MD

Douglas R. Lowy, MD
Principal Deputy Director, National Cancer Institute
Chief, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology

Dr. Lowy will deliver the inaugural Dr. Henry Lynch Cancer Research Award Lecture and discuss the development and impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on cancer prevention. 
Dr. Lowy was recently honored with the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research.

 

Cost

Free

CE Credit

Continuing education credit is anticipated. Final credit information and approved credit hours will be announced when available.

Symposium Support

  • Lynch Cancer Research Center
  • State of Nebraska Cancer and Smoking-related Diseases Research Program
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
  • CHI Health
  • Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education

Additional support is provided by Fisher Scientific.