2026 Midwest Tumor Microenvironment Conference

May 18-20, 2026 | Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

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The MCW Center for Immunology and MCW Cancer Center are proud to co-host the 2026 Midwest Tumor Microenvironment Conference. This long-standing conference brings together prominent interdisciplinary scientists conducting state-of-the-art research across the Midwest’s institutions.

A detailed agenda will be posted at a later date; check back for further details.

View the 2026 Conference Brochure (PDF)

Why Attend?

Cutting-edge insights from leading experts
Strong focus on collaboration across disciplines
Opportunities to network with investigators, trainees, and industry partners
Highlighting emerging research and technologies shaping the field

Attendee Opportunities

Submit an abstract and present your work during a poster session to get feedback from your scientific peers
Attend specific sessions that highlight various topics related to the tumor microenvironment
Hear from a prominent keynote speaker in the field

Conference Registration & Payment

Faculty/Other ($200)

Upon completion of the registration form, individuals will be automatically directed to the payment page.

Staff/Trainee/Student ($125)

Upon completion of the registration form, individuals will be automatically directed to the payment page.

Conference Details

Important Dates

Abstract submissions due
Monday, March 16 | 5 p.m. CST

Invitations sent to present research posters
Week of March 30

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Call For Abstracts & Posters

Submission Deadline: Monday, March 16 | 5 p.m. CST

Graduate students, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career investigators are eligible. Event registration is required in order to submit an abstract.

Why share your work?

Your research matters. Showcase your work and gain recognition from peers.
Inspire new ideas. Spark conversations that can lead to collaboration and discovery.
Shape what is next. Connect with others who share your passion for research and innovation.

The entirety of the abstract (title, authors, affiliation, and text) may not exceed 250 words. Please use the attached template for your submission. Top abstracts will be selected for oral presentation. All submitted abstracts can be presented during data blitz (requirements: 2-minute talk, 1 slide).

Please submit completed abstract to Lindsey Meekma at lmeekma@mcw.edu.

Posters

Posters should contain:

Abstract
The question you are asking or what you are investigating
Background information so the readers understand the scientific questions being addressed
The basic method being used
Results stated in an easy-to-understand format
A conclusion statement
Posters should not exceed 48" x 36"

Download and complete the conference abstract template (DOCX)

Hotel Accommodations

Residence Inn by Marriott Milwaukee West
1300 Discovery Pkwy.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 258-2575

MCW Nightly Rate: $139
Last day to book: Thursday, April 16
Reserve Online

Springhill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa
10411 W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 257-3424

MCW Nightly Rate: $145
Last day to book: Saturday, April 18
Reserve Online

Sponsorship/Vendor Opportunities

For additional information on being a sponsor or vendor, please contact Lindsey Meekma at lmeekma@mcw.edu.

Steering Committee

Michael Dwinell, PhD
Center for Immunology Director, Professor

Nikki Lytle, PhD
Assistant Professor

Akinyemi Ojesina, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor