Join us in person or virtually on September 30 and October 1, 2025, as the NCI Office of Data Sharing (ODS) hosts the Third Annual Data Sharing Symposium: How Data Advances the Impact of Cancer Research inside the NCI Shady Grove Campus in Rockville, MD (https://events.cancer.gov/ods/annualdatasharingsymposium/venue).

Researchers, clinicians, advocates, and, most importantly, patients all contribute to a vast and complex ecosystem of data that can be used to drive the NCI’s mission to advance scientific knowledge about cancer to help people live longer and healthier lives.

A foundational shift to a culture of broad data sharing and collaborative science holds immense promise for more rapid advances in cancer research. We invite scientists, clinicians, policymakers, patients, advocates and trainees across government, academia and industry to learn from one another and explore ways to maximize the benefits of these efforts. Please join us for engaging discussions on advancing cancer research through data sharing and reuse.

Abstract Submission for Poster Presentation or Demonstration Table

Attendees are invited to present a poster describing how data sharing has impacted your cancer research, or to set up a table to demo an innovative data sharing product. Please complete the form below; a confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission.

Full abstracts will be distributed to participants ahead of the meeting. Please do not include confidential or sensitive information.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025

Poster presentations will take place on October 1, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. E.T.

Poster Abstract Submissions:

• Posters that showcase novel, impactful, or other meaningful efforts to increasing FAIR sharing of cancer research data are welcome
• Posters will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come first-served basis
• Poster presentations will be in-person only; however abstracts will be shared with all attendees
• We request that each poster presenter be prepared to give a lightning talk about your work just prior to the poster session

Demonstration Table Submissions:

• Groups who would like to showcase innovative data sharing capabilities or strategies are welcome to apply for a table setup
• Demonstrations will take place at the same time and location as the poster session

Please indicate on your attachment whether your submission is for a poster or a demo table

If you have questions about your submission, contact the Office of Data Sharing (mailto:nciofficeofdatasharing@mail.nih.gov)