Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. A bench-to-bedside research initiative accelerating therapeutics that use the immune system to fight cancer. #PIIO
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ALT Brutus Buckeye is sitting on a reclining chair in a blood donation setting. Several individuals are seated in similar chairs, donating blood. A person in a medical uniform is attending to one of the donors. The environment is a well-lit indoor space with equipment and chairs arranged in a row.
ALT Blake Wang speaking during the Presidential Award Session at SITC2026
ALT Elizabeth Garfinkle pictured beside her poster at SITC2026
ALT Dr. Yang Xu pictured beside his poster at SITC 2026
ALT Dr. Gaurav Shrestha pictured beside his poster at SITC 2026
ALT Blake Wang photoed behind backdrop of SITC2026 logo
ALT Explore the DKK1-CKAP4 axis at #SITC2026! Alessandro Canella presents how it enhances the immune evasion role of cancer-associated fibroblasts in high-grade endometrial cancer subtypes. Other authors include: Keith Brownewell, Nidhi Maddirela, Zachary Gentry, Caprice Eisele, Jordan Krull, Qin Ma, Aharon Freud, Casey Cosgrove
ALT Spotlight on macrophages at SITC 2026! Aki Inase presents how cachexia-associated tumor secretory factors reprogram macrophage Fc receptor expression and antibody handling. Other authors include: Adeoluwa Adeluola, Gregory Young, Juehui Mao, Thomas Mace, Dwight Owen, Latha Ganesan, Christopher Coss, & Mitch Phelps
ALT A Top 150 abstract at SITC 2026! Ziyu Wang presents dual targeting of GARP on tumor and Tregs with bispecific T cell engagers for effective cancer_immunotherapy. Other authors include PIIO Director, Zihai Li
ALT Flyer for the Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network (CAHON) Fall Symposium & Reception on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at Phoenix Convention Center, North Ballroom 124A, 100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Program includes registration and networking; opening remarks by Lei Zheng; a presidential address by Cynthia Ma; talks on metabolic reprogramming and engineering of cancer immunity by Hongbo Chi, melanoma immunotherapy by Liang Deng, and pancreatic cancer immunotherapy by Lei Zheng; a Young Investigator Award Ceremony; closing remarks; and a social gathering. Food and drinks provided throughout. Organizers: Lei Zheng, Cynthia Ma, Liang Deng, Zihai Li of OSUCCC Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology, Kang Liu, Ke Liu, and Wenru Song.
ALT Invitation from Ohio State’s Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology to the Scarlet and Gray Reception during SITC 2026. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6–8 p.m., in the Paradise Valley Room at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Features Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center–The James branding and a photo of the Sheraton at dusk beneath the heading “Join Us at SITC 2026.”
ALT Save-the-date flyer for the TRCCC 29th Annual Meeting, February 24–26, 2027, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. Hosted by McMaster University. Theme: “Where Collaboration Shapes Cancer Immunotherapy’s Future.” Early registration and abstract submission open November 3, 2026. Abstracts are due and higher-rate registration begins December 7, 2026. Registration closes January 21, 2027. Discounted hotel rates end January 23, 2027. Topics include cell and gene therapy; tumor immunity; tumor microenvironment, metabolism, and microbiome; cancer immunoprevention and interception; systems biology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning; and clinical trial updates. Features include plenary lectures, faculty talks, oral and poster presentations, a postdoc/fellow symposium, trainee awards, industry presentations, networking, and advocate outreach. Contacts: Jonathan Bramson, PhD; Anthony Rullo, PhD; Joanne Hammill, PhD. Details: www.trccc.org.
ALT Dr. No Joon Song, 2026 LUNVevity Career Development Award. Project Title: NK Cell-macrophage crosstalk remodels macrophage states in lung cancer
