SciLifeLab Science Summit
October 14, 2026 @ 09:30 – 17:00 CEST
The Annual Conference SciLifeLab Science Summit is a one-day symposium with a new topic each year. The 2026 topic is:
Cancer research: translating life science discoveries to clinical breakthroughs
For more than a century, Swedish cancer research has shaped the international scientific landscape, driven by strong academic environments and a deep societal commitment to transforming discoveries into better treatments. From breakthroughs in cancer genomics and tumor biology to advances in immunology and angiogenesis, researchers in Sweden continue to push the boundaries of life science and medicine.
The SciLifeLab Science Summit brings this legacy into the future by uniting world-leading cancer researchers with cutting-edge technologies across genomics, proteomics, imaging, data science, and beyond. The summit creates an inspiring forum where scientific excellence meets societal relevance—fostering collaboration, showcasing groundbreaking research, and highlighting how cancer research continues to reveal fundamental mechanisms of life while driving innovation with real-world impact.
Join us for a full day of inspiring Science!
Scientific Committee
- Anna Dimberg, Uppsala University (chair)
- Panagiotis Baliakas, Uppsala University
- Camilla Engblom, KI
- Magnus Essand, Uppsala University
- Aris Moustakas, Uppsala University
- Jessica Nordlund, Uppsala University
- Kristian Pietras, Lund University
- Carina Strell, Uppsala University
Project leader: Erika Erkstam, Operations Office, SciLifeLab
Poster session
Junior researchers are encouraged to participate with poster presentations and have the opportunity to win the Best Poster Award.
Best Poster Award
The Scientific Committee´s Poster jury will nominate the Science Summit 2026 Best Poster and award the winner a 5 000 SEK Travel Grant.
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