Track: Pediatric Oncology

Cancer prevention 2026

Pediatric oncology focuses on the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancers affecting children and adolescents. This session highlights advancements in oncology research that improve early detection, precision medicine, and targeted therapies for pediatric cancers. It also emphasizes cancer prevention strategies, supportive care programs, survivorship challenges, and public health interventions designed to reduce childhood cancer incidence and improve long-term outcomes. By fostering collaboration among healthcare researchers, clinicians, and global cancer initiatives, the session aims to enhance preventive oncology efforts, improve cancer awareness in pediatric populations, and develop innovative cancer therapy research tailored to young patients. 

  

Advances in Early Detection of Pediatric Cancers 

Explore innovative cancer screening tools and biomarkers that enable early detection of pediatric cancers, improving treatment outcomes and supporting preventive oncology strategies tailored to children and adolescents at risk. 


Genomic Insights into Childhood Cancer Development 

Discuss how cutting-edge genomic research in pediatric oncology identifies inherited and acquired mutations that contribute to childhood cancer, enabling precision-based prevention strategies and personalized therapies for better clinical outcomes. 


Immunotherapy Innovations in Pediatric Oncology 

Highlight recent advancements in immunotherapy for childhood cancers, showcasing breakthrough treatments such as CAR-T cell therapies that enhance the immune system’s ability to target tumors while minimizing long-term side effects. 


Targeted Therapies and Precision Medicine in Pediatric Cancer 

Examine the use of molecular profiling and targeted therapies in pediatric oncology research that focus on specific genetic mutations, advancing innovative cancer therapy research for effective and less toxic treatments. 


Cancer Epidemiology of Childhood and Adolescent Cancers 

Analyze epidemiological trends and global cancer initiatives to understand the distribution, risk factors, and incidence patterns of pediatric cancers, guiding effective cancer prevention strategies and healthcare research worldwide. 


Survivorship and Long-Term Care in Pediatric Oncology 

Focus on the unique challenges faced by childhood cancer survivors, including late effects of treatment, psychological support needs, and public health interventions aimed at improving their quality of life.