In Vivo Preclinical Cancer Models Workshop

In Vivo Preclinical Cancer Models Workshop

Best Practices and Innovation

Oct. 1-3, 2026
Hall for Discovery and Learning Research, Purdue University

The Preclinical Cancer Models Consortium will host a three-day workshop focused on best practices, emerging approaches and innovation in preclinical cancer modeling. The program will bring together researchers and experts to explore strategies for improving the reproducibility, efficiency and translational impact of in vivo studies.

Workshop topics

Sessions will address:

• Use of AI and computational models for in vivo studies
• Optimizing drug formulation
• Utility of higher species as translational models
• Novel rodent models for cancer research
• Methods of statistical analysis and data display
• Fostering collaborations with vivaria

Benefits of attending

• Network with leaders in the field of preclinical cancer modeling
• Learn about the latest technology directly from vendors
• Discussion sessions focused on best practices for in vivo studies
• Targeted graduate student/postdoc sessions
  • Career development
  • Animal Studies 101 – for cancer and non-cancer study design

Registration

Registration deadline: Sept. 11, 2026

Personnel from the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, Biomedical Engineering, Basic Medical Sciences and Comparative Pathobiology may register at no cost. Otherwise, registration is $250.