BioEngineering at Moffitt Cancer Center presents
BAM for the Cure 2024: Immuno-Engineering
Welcome to Tampa Bay’s premier annual event for researchers developing next-generation therapeutics to innovate cancer care and therapeutic methods by integrating engineering and biology. In 2024, we’re diving deep to explore Immuno-engineering and the body’s power to treat disease and promote healing. Join us as we showcase the cutting-edge research happening at Moffitt, along with hearing from top doctors in the field nationwide.
2024 Event Details
When: Monday February 19 - Wednesday February 21, 2024
Where: Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607
Who Should Attend the Summit?
The event is open to all academic, philanthropic, and industrial partners who have an interest in bioengineering, opportunities for collaboration at Moffitt Cancer Center, or for future partnerships at the new Speros research complex. Participating laboratories are encouraged to bring their students and trainees to participate in a poster session. Please contact us at BasicSciPrograms@moffitt.org with any questions or concerns.
BAM Summit Schedule
Join us in Tampa, Florida for a 2-day summit designed to bring together experts in cancer research. Registration is required for all events. Click on the plus sign next to each time for complete details.
Monday February 19, 2024
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5:30-9:30pm - Moffitt Tour & Kickoff Dinner
Moffitt Tour & Kickoff Dinner
Vincent A. Stabile Research Building
Center Atrium
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612***For questions or to inquire regarding participation, please email us at BasicSciPrograms@moffitt.org
Tuesday February 20, 2024
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7:15am - 8:00am Breakfast
Poster setup will be available at this time. Please use your designated number board to ensure accuracy for our poster judges
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8:00am - 8:15am Welcome, Introductions & Opening Remarks
John L. Cleveland, PhD
Elsa R. Flores, PhD
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8:15am - 9:00am Morning Keynote
James J. Mulé, i-PhD
Associate Center Director, Translational Sciences
Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
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9:00am - 11:00am Session 1
Session Chair: Natalie Artzi, PhD (MIT/Harvard)
- Natalie Artzi, PhD (MIT/Harvard)
- Ankur Singh, PhD (Georgia Tech)
- Jennifer Ellisseeff, PhD (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Julie Champion, PhD (Georgia Tech)
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11:00am - 12:15pm Lunch Buffet and Poster Session
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12:20pm - 2:20pm Session 2
Session Chair: Samir Mitragotri, PhD
- Samir Mitragotri, PhD (MIT/Harvard)
- Darrell Irvine, PhD (MIT/Harvard)
- Jorge Mansilla-Soto, PhD (Moffitt)
- Michael Dunne, PhD (Moffitt)
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2:20pm - 2:45pm Coffee Break
Coffee Break
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2:50pm - 5:00pm Session 3
Session Chair: Jennifer West, PhD
- Jennifer West, PhD (University of Virginia)
- John Blazeck, PhD (Georgia Tech)
- Jeffrey HUbbell, PhD (University of Chicago)
- Frederick Locke, MD (Moffitt)
- Fabiana Perna, MD, PhD (Moffitt)
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6:00pm - 9:30pm Summit Dinner Reception
The Historic Columbia Restaurant (Ybor City)
2117 E 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
***Limited to faculty and sponsors/industry partners only; please email Alison Aiello with questions or concerns***
Wednesday February 21, 2024
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7:15am - 8:00am Breakfast
Poster setup as well, if not present yesterday
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8:00am - 8:10am Welcome Back and Opening Remarks
Elsa R. Flores, PhD
Associate Center Director, Basic Science
Moffitt Cancer Center
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8:10am - 10:10am Session 4
Session Chair: Chad Mirkin, PhD
- Chad Mirkin, PhD (Northwestern)
- James Moon, PhD (University of Michigan)
- Denis Wirtz, PhD (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Michelle Teplensky, PhD (Boston University)
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10:15am - 10:35am Coffee Break
Coffee Break
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10:40am - 12:40pm Session 5
Session Chair: MG Finn, PhD
- MG Finn, PhD (Georgia Tech)
- Duane Mitchell, MD, PhD (University of Florida)
- Shari Pilon-Thomas, PhD (Moffitt)
- Daniel Abate-Daga, PhD (Moffitt)
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12:45pm - 2:15pm Lunch and Poster Sessions
Odd Posters
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2:20pm - 4:10pm Session 6
Session Chair: Elsa R. Flores, PhD
- Elsa R. Flores, PhD (Moffitt)
- Alican Ozkan, PhD (MIT/Harvard)
- Evan Scott, PhD (Northwestern)
- Paulo Rodriguez, PhD (Moffitt)
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4:10pm -4:30pm Closing Remarks and Poster Contest Winner Announcements
Thank you for joining us!
Daniel Abate-Daga, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Natalie Artzi, PhD
MIT & Harvard University
John Blazeck, PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
Julie Champion, PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
Michael Dunne, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Jennifer Ellisseeff, PhD
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
MG Finn, PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
Elsa Flores, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Jeffrey Hubbell, PhD
University of Chicago
Darrell Irvine, PhD
MIT
Robert Langer, Sc. D
MIT
Fred Locke, MD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Jorge Mansilla-Soto, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Chad A. Mirkin, PhD
Northwestern University
Duane A. Mitchell, MD, PhD
University of Florida
Samir Mitragotri, PhD
EAB Member; MIT/Harvard
Shari Pilon-Thomas, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Paulo Rodriguez, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Evan Scott, PhD
Northwestern University
Ankur Singh, PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
Michelle Teplensky, PhD
Boston University
Kenneth Tsai, MD, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Jennifer West, PhD
University of Virginia
Dennis Wirtz, PhD
Johns Hopkins
About BAM for the Cure Summit Series
The Division of Basic Science hosts BAM for the Cure annually as its leading community and stakeholder engagement event. The Summit brings together thought leaders from all over the world to showcase cutting edge research in cancer discovery and engineering.
Our goal is to create an interactive event for academia and industry to place Moffitt Cancer Center as the place to be for the pursuit of developing new therapies by merging the disciplines of cancer research and bioengineering. Additionally, the Summit seeks to engage and educate students, postdoctoral fellows and scientists from all over the US who may be interested in pursuing transdisciplinary opportunities in cancer research.
2024 Summit Sponsor Opportunities
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and welcome individuals and organizations who want to be included in this unique event. To request to become a sponsor please complete the form below.
What's Included |
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| Summit Registrations | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Admission to pre speaker/sponsor dinner | 8 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Admission to Day 1 speaker dinner | 8 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Exhibit/Advertisement space during the Summit* | 2 tables | 2 tables | 1 table | - | - |
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| Full-color ad in printed program | Inside cover | Full-page | Half-page | Quarter-page | Professional Listing |
*Tabling opportunities the day of the Summit subject to change due to space availability at venue
Let's Talk
Complete the form here to request an available sponsorship or digital advertisement opportunity.
You can also email us at: basicsciprograms@moffitt.org