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Ninth JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference on Novel Therapies and Diagnostics in Upper Digestive and Head and Neck Cancers

June 27-29, 2026 (ET), June 28-30 (JST), 2026
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Kyoto, Japan

Abstract Submission Deadline (Opening Soon): Thursday, April 30, 2026

Conference chairs

Lillian L. Siu, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toshikazu Ushijima, Hoshi University, Tokyo, Japan 

CONFERENCE COCHAIRS

Mizuki Ando, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
Ken Kato, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan 
Quynh-The Le, Stanford University, Stanford, California 
Patrick Tan, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 

The Japanese Cancer Association (JCA) and the AACR are proud to jointly present this Ninth JCA-AACR Special Joint Conference. This international collaboration will convene leading basic scientists and clinical researchers from around the world to share cutting-edge discoveries and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities in upper digestive and head and neck cancers. The conference will foster dynamic scientific exchange and collaboration, offering ample opportunities for meaningful discussions and interactions that are essential to advancing both basic research and clinical progress in the field. 

Please Note: All presentations at this event represent the opinions of the presenter and do not represent the position or the opinion of the AACR or its members.