SITC Updates

Thank You to Our SITC Advocacy Day Volunteers

By SITC Advocacy posted 17 hours ago
On Nov. 5, 2025, dedicated volunteers from across the country joined us in Washington, DC, bringing their passion, expertise, and personal stories to the heart of our nation’s capital. Together, they met with numerous congressional offices to share how federal investment in cancer immunotherapy is changing lives, driving new treatments, supporting scientists, and bringing hope to patients and families everywhere. Their voices carried the momentum of our field, shining a light on why continued investment is so vital for the breakthroughs yet to come. #SITContheHill #Policy

Immune Monitor - October 2025

By SITC Communications posted 15 days ago
A Message from the President I’m pleased to step in and provide this month’s update to the SITC community as we work through the temporary government shutdown together. While there is much to look forward to at SITC in the remainder of 2025, I am already looking ahead to the 2026 Spring Scientific program. This can’t-miss event will take place March 25–27, 2026, in Tucson, AZ, and virtually. The 2026 program will spotlight next-generation cellular therapies, T cell engagers, and novel combinations. Abstract submissions on these topics are now being accepted, and encore presentations are also welcome. Both poster and oral presentation opportunities are ...

SITC Hosts "Liquid Biopsy Approaches for Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring: Computational Science in Immuno-oncology" Webinar

By SITC Advocacy posted 15 days ago
On October 16, 2025, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) held the eighth computational immuno-oncology webinar of series 5. In this webinar, attendees explored the transformative potential of liquid biopsy approaches in cancer characterization, residual disease tracking and therapy response monitoring. Focusing on analyses of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), they reviewed how liquid biopsies provide unique insights into tumor dynamics and enable clinicians and researchers to make data-driven decisions that improve patient outcomes. The webinar also covered a comprehensive assessment of current and ...

2025 ESMO Congress Correspondent Notes

By Thomas Martin posted 16 days ago
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is pleased to present highlights of the latest advances in cancer immunotherapy emerging from the 2025 ESMO Annual Meeting on Oct. 19 and 20, 2025. 2025 Scientific Highlights Bexmarilimab, a macrophage reprogramming monoclonal antibody, in combination with azacitidine for high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome 1249MO. Macrophage reprogrammer bexmarilimab plus azacitidine in myelodysplastic syndrome: PK/PD and biomarker results from the phase I/II BEXMAB study Mika Kontro (University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland) reported safety and efficacy data from the phase 1/2 BEXMAB study of bexmarilimab ...

2025 ESMO Congress Correspondent Notes

By Thomas Martin posted 17 days ago
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is pleased to present highlights of the latest advances in cancer immunotherapy emerging from the 2025 ESMO Annual Meeting on Oct. 17 and 18, 2025. 2025 Scientific Highlights Efficacy and safety of mRNA-4359, an mRNA cancer vaccine targeting PD-L1 and IDO1, in combination with pembrolizumab for immune checkpoint inhibitor resistant/refractory melanoma 1515MO. Clinical outcomes and PD-L1 expression analyses from a trial of mRNA-4359 plus pembrolizumab in checkpoint inhibitor-resistant/refractory (CPI-R/R) melanoma David J. Pinato (Imperial College London Hammersmith Hospital, London, ...

JITC Digest October 2025

By JITC Publications posted 22 days ago
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Letter from the Editor| JITC Editor Picks| JITC at SITC 2025 | JITC 2025 Awards | Popular Archive Articles Letter from the Editor Hello JITC Readers, This past month I attended the 4 th International School on Advanced Immunology meeting in Maria Laach (south of Bonn), Germany, organized by Gunther Hartmann from the ImmunoSensation 2 Program in Bonn with scientists from Osaka, Japan. Shown in the picture is the plaque outside the hotel where the meeting was held, heralding the visit in 1815 of ...

Oncology News Burst from the FDA: FDA Approves Cemiplimab-rwlc for Adjuvant Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

By SITC Communications posted 24 days ago
In cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and as a service to our members, SITC will periodically distribute information about newly approved therapies for cancer patients. This helps the FDA inform oncologists and professionals in oncology-related fields of recent approvals in a timely manner. Included in the email from the FDA will be a link to the product label, which will provide the relevant clinical information on the indication, contraindications, dosing, and safety. In sending this information, SITC does not endorse any product or therapy and does not take any position on the safety or efficacy of the product or therapy described. ...

Oncology News Burst from the FDA: FDA Approves Lurbinectedin in Combination with Atezolizumab or Atezolizumab and Hyaluronidase-tqjs for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

By SITC Communications posted 10-03-2025
In cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and as a service to our members, SITC will periodically distribute information about newly approved therapies for cancer patients. This helps the FDA inform oncologists and professionals in oncology-related fields of recent approvals in a timely manner. Included in the email from the FDA will be a link to the product label, which will provide the relevant clinical information on the indication, contraindications, dosing, and safety. In sending this information, SITC does not endorse any product or therapy and does not take any position on the safety or efficacy of the product or therapy described. ...

Immune Monitor - September 2025

By SITC Communications posted 09-24-2025
A Message from the President In a little over a month, we will gather in a familiar place – the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD – for a milestone event: SITC’s 40 th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Pre-Conference Programs . I look forward to celebrating both our society and the incredible progress of our field with all of you. Anniversaries often bring a sense of reflection. For us as immuno-oncology scientists and clinicians, the road has not always been smooth, but together we’ve built something extraordinary, laying down the pathways and raising the structures that now define our field. In that ...

Oncology News Burst from the FDA: FDA Approves Pembrolizumab and Berahyaluronidase Alfa-pmph for Subcutaneous Injection

By SITC Communications posted 09-22-2025
In cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and as a service to our members, SITC will periodically distribute information about newly approved therapies for cancer patients. This helps the FDA inform oncologists and professionals in oncology-related fields of recent approvals in a timely manner. Included in the email from the FDA will be a link to the product label, which will provide the relevant clinical information on the indication, contraindications, dosing, and safety. In sending this information, SITC does not endorse any product or therapy and does not take any position on the safety or efficacy of the product or therapy described. ...

SITC Hosts "Unlocking the Power of Spatial Omics with AI: Computational Science in Immuno-oncology" Webinar

By SITC Advocacy posted 09-18-2025
On September 10, 2025, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) held the seventh computational immuno-oncology webinar of series 5. Spatial omics technologies have revolutionized cancer research, but their high cost, long turnaround times, and limited tissue capture areas have hindered widespread adoption.This webinar discussed how AI can unlock the full potential of spatial omics, driving advancements in immuno-oncology. View the webinar for free on-demand HERE .

JITC Digest September 2025

By JITC Publications posted 09-17-2025
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Letter from the Editor | JITC Editor Picks | New Special Series | Popular Archive Articles Letter from the Editor Dear JITC Readers, It’s hard to recall a time when there wasn’t a regular flow of meetings bringing researchers around the world together to learn from one another and build upon the great questions surrounding immuno-oncology. I’ve had the pleasure to attend several engaging meetings in the past few months alone, and I would like to take a moment to reflect on the 18 th International Workshop on Langerhans Cells (LC2025) meeting, ...

SITC Hosts "Assessing the Tumor Microenvironment with Systems Immunology: Computational Science in Immuno-oncology" Webinar

By SITC Advocacy posted 08-28-2025
On August 21, 2025, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) held the sixth computational immuno-oncology webinar of series 5. This webinar dove into how understanding the diverse states of cancer and tumor microenvironment (TME) cells, and their spatial and temporal interactions, is essential for advancing immuno-oncology research. This webinar delved into how computational science and single-cell spatial technologies are revolutionizing the study of the TME, with a focus on tumor-immune interactions. Watch this webinar to learn about cutting-edge computational tools and analytical approaches that ...

Immune Monitor - August 2025

By SITC Communications posted 08-27-2025
A Message from the President While we weren’t sure exactly what this year would bring, one thing has been crystal clear — the future of cancer immunotherapy is bright, and it’s being shaped by the next generation of innovators. We’ve welcomed a surge of student members to the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) this year. In fact, student membership is up 20% compared to this time last year. The momentum is real and I’m so proud that SITC is a growing home for the next generation of the field. It’s not too late to join the SITC family and take advantage of member benefits this year! One of the most exciting opportunities now open for early career ...

JITC Digest August 2025

By JITC Publications posted 08-20-2025
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Letter from the Editor | JITC Editor Picks | Interview with JITC Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lotze | Popular Archive Articles Letter from the Editor (Left to right) SITC Past President Bernie Fox, SITC Past President and JITC Editor-in-Chief Michael Lotze, Senior Consultant and Deputy Director at National Cancer Centre Singapore Toh Han Chong, SITC Board Member Dan Powell, and SITC President James Gulley. Dear JITC Readers, This year marked the 60 th anniversary of the creation of Singapore as a city state. The 2 nd WIC APAC ...

Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma CPG Addendum v2.1 Now Available

By SITC Scientific Publications News posted 08-14-2025
An addendum to "Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immunotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer and mesothelioma,” published in Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer ( JITC ), is now available. In accordance with the Institute of Medicine’s Standards for Developing Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), SITC CPGs undergo periodic evaluation to assess if new evidence necessitates modifications to recommendations, treatment algorithms, or other guideline content. This is done through our “SITC Living Guidelines” rapid update protocols designed to ensure SITC’s CPGs are up to date with cutting-edge thinking ...

Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma CPG Addendum v2.1 Now Available

By SITC Scientific Publications News posted 08-14-2025
An addendum to "Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immunotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer and mesothelioma,” published in Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer ( JITC ), is now available. In accordance with the Institute of Medicine’s Standards for Developing Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), SITC CPGs undergo periodic evaluation to assess if new evidence necessitates modifications to recommendations, treatment algorithms, or other guideline content. This is done through our “SITC Living Guidelines” rapid update protocols designed to ensure SITC’s CPGs are up to date with cutting-edge thinking ...

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Honors Immuno-Oncology Leaders with Special 40th Anniversary Awards

By SITC Communications posted 08-12-2025
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is proud to commemorate its 40 th anniversary by presenting a series of special Anniversary Awards recognizing exceptional individuals and institutions that have significantly shaped the field of cancer immunotherapy. Since its founding in 1984, SITC has been at the forefront of advancing cancer immunotherapy through education, research, and collaboration. The 40 th Anniversary Awards celebrate the pioneers, visionaries, and change makers whose contributions have propelled the field forward and helped bring lifesaving treatments to patients around the world. “These Anniversary Awards are a tribute to ...

SITC Announces 2025 Class Of Fellows to the Academy Of Immuno-Oncology

By SITC Communications posted 08-05-2025
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) proudly announces the 2025 Class of Fellows of the Academy of Immuno-Oncology (FAIO) . This year’s distinguished class will be formally inducted during a special ceremony at SITC’s 40 th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Pre-Conference Programs , to be held Nov. 5–9, 2025, in National Harbor, MD. “FAIO inductees represent the highest level of achievement in cancer immunotherapy,” said SITC Executive Council Chair Leisha A. Emens, MD, PhD. “This year’s class reflects the vision, innovation, and dedication that continue to transform the lives of patients. We are proud to recognize their lasting impact ...

Immune Monitor - July 2025

By SITC Communications posted 07-30-2025
A Message from the President Over a year ago, SITC launched the bold #SITCQuestfor100 – a mission to accelerate the approval of 100 novel immuno-oncology (IO) agents over the next decade. We are convinced that groundbreaking, clinically meaningful IO innovations are on the horizon, with the potential to transform outcomes for patients worldwide. SITC is proud to be at the forefront of this effort, leading critical conversations, convening the scientific community, hosting impactful events and publishing forward-thinking research to drive the field forward. To this end, SITC recently hosted the 2025 NYSE Biotech Program , a sold-out event featuring forward-looking ...