Thursday, July 16, 2026

Dr. Tanja Obradovic to Speak at ICPOC 2026 on Strategic CRO Selection in Oncology Drug Development

The 2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026) is delighted to welcome Dr. Tanja Obradovic, Strategy Consultant and internationally recognized oncology drug development expert, as a featured speaker.

With more than 20 years of experience in oncology pharmaceutical development, Dr. Obradovic has played a significant role in advancing innovative cancer therapies across multiple stages of clinical development.

Presentation Title

How to Choose the Right Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Partner When Developing aNew Cancer Drug While Meeting Challenges of Current Critical Trends in OncologyDrug Development



About the Session

The rapid advancement of immunotherapy, cell therapy, and gene therapy has transformed oncology drug development, creating new opportunities while introducing greater complexity in clinical research.

Selecting the right Clinical Research Organization (CRO) has become a critical strategic decision for biopharmaceutical companies seeking efficient clinical execution, regulatory compliance, and successful global development.

During her presentation, Dr. Obradovic will discuss practical strategies for identifying and evaluating CRO partners capable of supporting modern oncology clinical trials.

Key Learning Points

  • Evaluating CRO expertise for oncology clinical trials
  • Matching CRO capabilities with product development stages
  • Meeting regulatory expectations for successful clinical development
  • Assessing strategic execution, feasibility, and risk management
  • Evaluating project management and quality systems
  • Key considerations for oncology products entering the US market
  • Determining the optimal timing for CRO engagement
  • Best practices for selecting long-term strategic development partners

About Dr. Tanja Obradovic

Dr. Tanja Obradovic brings over two decades of leadership experience in oncology pharmaceutical development.

She held senior leadership roles at Merck, where she contributed extensively to the development, regulatory approvals, and lifecycle management of Keytruda across multiple cancer indications, including melanoma, lung cancer, and women's cancers.

She later led innovative drug and cell therapy development at Takeda before serving as Vice President of Drug Development Services and Scientific Affairs within Medical Strategy at ICON.

Currently, she serves as a Strategy Consultant and advises several biotechnology companies on oncology drug development and clinical strategy.

Join ICPOC 2026

ICPOC 2026 will bring together renowned scientists, clinicians, pharmaceutical leaders, and healthcare innovators to discuss the latest advances in cancer research and precision oncology.

📅 Date: November 23–25, 2026

📍 Venue: Singapore & Online

🌐 Website: https://cancer.miconferences.com/

📄 Submit Your Abstract:
https://cancer.miconferences.com/abstract-submission

Join us for three days of scientific excellence, collaboration, and innovation shaping the future of cancer care.

#ICPOC2026 #ClinicalResearch #CancerResearch #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalTrials #Oncology #PrecisionMedicine #Biopharma #CRO #Immunotherapy

Monday, July 13, 2026

Transforming Early Ovarian Cancer Detection with Advanced Biosensor Technology

🎤 Professor Michael Thompson

🏛 University of Toronto, Canada

🎙 Keynote Presentation

Presentation Title

Multiplexed Sensor-Based Detection of Biomarkers for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

Event

2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026)

🔬 Advancing Precision Diagnostics Through Biosensor Innovation

Early diagnosis is one of the most important factors in improving survival rates for ovarian cancer patients. At ICPOC 2026, Professor Michael Thompson will present innovative research on multiplexed biosensor technologies designed to detect ovarian cancer biomarkers with greater sensitivity and precision.

His work combines cutting-edge biosensing approaches to simultaneously analyze multiple biomarkers, providing new opportunities for earlier diagnosis and more personalized clinical decision-making.


🔍 Key Highlights

Multiplexed biosensor platforms for ovarian cancer

Detection of CA125 and Lysophosphatidic Acid (LPA) biomarkers

Ultra-high frequency acoustic wave sensing

Iron oxide nanoparticle chemiluminescence technology

Electrochemical biosensors using voltammetry

High sensitivity for early-stage cancer detection

Precision medicine applications

Next-generation diagnostic technologies

This research demonstrates how biosensor innovation can improve early cancer diagnosis and contribute to more effective patient management.


👨🔬 About the Speaker

Professor Michael Thompson is Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry at the University of Toronto, Canada, and is internationally recognized for pioneering research in biosensor technology.

Career Highlights

🏆 Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry, University of Toronto

🏆 Pioneer in biosensor research and analytical chemistry

🏆 Robert Boyle Gold Medal – Royal Society of Chemistry

🏆 Elsevier Prize in Biosensor and Bioelectronics Technology

🏆 E.W.R. Steacie Award – Chemical Society of Canada

🏆 2023 Royal Society of Chemistry Horizons Prize in Analytical Science

🏆 International leader in protein surface chemistry, biosensors, and biomedical diagnostics

His research continues to drive advances in precision diagnostics and next-generation healthcare technologies.


🌍 Join ICPOC 2026

Meet global leaders in oncology, biosensors, precision medicine, and biomedical innovation.

📅 November 23–25, 2026

📍 Singapore & Online

🌐 Official Website
https://cancer.miconferences.com/

📄 Submit Abstract

https://cancer.miconferences.com/abstract-submission

#ICPOC2026 #OvarianCancer #Biosensors #CancerDiagnostics #PrecisionMedicine #CancerResearch #MedicalInnovation #BioanalyticalChemistry #OncologyConference

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Advancing Deep Tumor Detection Through Confocal X-ray Fluorescence Imaging

🎤 Professor Rodolfo Gabriel Figueroa Saavedra

🏛 Universidad de La Frontera, Chile

🎙 Keynote Presentation

Presentation Title

Precise Deep Detection of Tumoral Biomarkers Using Large-Scale Confocal X-ray Fluorescence

Event

2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026)

🔬 Revolutionizing Cancer Imaging with Advanced X-ray Fluorescence Technology

Early and accurate tumor detection remains one of the greatest challenges in modern oncology. At ICPOC 2026, Professor Rodolfo Gabriel Figueroa Saavedra will present pioneering research on large-scale confocal X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology for the precise detection of deep-seated tumor biomarkers.

His work introduces an innovative imaging platform designed to improve molecular imaging and support future image-guided cancer therapies through advanced theranostic technologies.

🔍 Key Highlights

Large-scale Confocal X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Deep detection of tumor biomarkers up to 15 cm

Gadolinium-based biomarker imaging

Low-dose imaging with rapid acquisition

Improved signal-to-background ratio

Real-time molecular imaging

COXIRIS theranostic platform

Patented and patent-pending technologies

The presented research demonstrates the potential of confocal XRF systems to enhance cancer diagnosis and pave the way for next-generation image-guided precision oncology.


👨🔬 About the Speaker

Professor Rodolfo Gabriel Figueroa Saavedra is a distinguished Radiation Physicist and Full Professor at Universidad de La Frontera, Chile.

Career Highlights

🏆 Director, Centro de Excelencia de Física e Ingeniería en Salud

🏆 Founder of Chile's first Master's Program in Medical Physics

🏆 Inventor of CONVERAY and COXIRIS technologies

🏆 Approximately 24 patents

🏆 Around 100 scientific publications

🏆 Internationally recognized expert in medical physics, radiation sciences, theranostics, and biomedical engineering

His groundbreaking research is driving innovation in cancer detection, radiotherapy, and molecular imaging technologies.


🌍 Join ICPOC 2026

Discover the latest advances in precision oncology, cancer imaging, and translational research at ICPOC 2026.

📅 November 23–25, 2026

📍 Singapore & Online

🌐 Official Website
https://cancer.miconferences.com/

📝 Register
https://cancer.miconferences.com/register

📄 Submit Abstract
https://cancer.miconferences.com/abstract-submission

#ICPOC2026 #MedicalPhysics #CancerImaging #Theranostics #XRF #MolecularImaging #PrecisionOncology #CancerResearch #BiomedicalEngineering

Monday, July 6, 2026

Unlocking the Hidden Power of Noncoding RNA in Cancer Research

🎤 Founder & CEO Anyou Wang

🏛 DIFIBER LLC, United States

🎙 Keynote Presentation

Presentation Title

Deep systems insights into the conceptual breakthrough of the noncoding RNA functional network and its role in cancer

Event

2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026)




🔬 Redefining Cancer Biology Through Artificial Intelligence

Advances in computational biology, big data, and artificial intelligence are transforming our understanding of cancer. At ICPOC 2026, Dr. Anyou Wang will present groundbreaking research that challenges the traditional protein-centric view of biology by revealing the critical role of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) in cancer development and progression.

His research demonstrates how ncRNAs function as powerful endogenous regulators and highlights their universal significance across multiple cancer types.


🔍 Key Highlights

Discovery of the functional network of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs)

AI-powered analysis of large-scale biological datasets

Computational biology approaches for cancer research

Systems-level understanding of cancer biology

ncRNAs as key regulators in tumor development

Cancer genomics and precision oncology

Evolutionary insights into disease mechanisms

Future applications of AI in personalized cancer care

This keynote offers a new perspective on cancer biology and illustrates how artificial intelligence is accelerating discoveries that may shape the future of precision medicine.


👨🔬 About the Speaker

Dr. Anyou Wang is the Founder and CEO of DIFIBER LLC, United States, and a leading scientist in computational biology, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.

Career Highlights

🏆 Founder & CEO, DIFIBER LLC

🏆 Graduate of the University of California, Riverside

🏆 Pioneer in computational biology and AI-driven biomedical research

🏆 Discovered the unique functional system of noncoding RNAs

🏆 Demonstrated the central role of ncRNAs across multiple cancers

🏆 Developed computational algorithms to study SARS-CoV-2 evolution

🏆 Research interests include AI, genomics, precision medicine, and systems biology

His innovative work is reshaping the understanding of molecular biology and opening new avenues for cancer diagnosis and treatment.


🌍 Join ICPOC 2026

Be part of a global forum where experts explore the latest advances in cancer research, genomics, artificial intelligence, and precision oncology.

📅 November 23–25, 2026

📍 Singapore & Online

🌐 Official Website
https://cancer.miconferences.com/

📝 Register
https://cancer.miconferences.com/register

📄 Submit Abstract
https://cancer.miconferences.com/abstract-submission

#ICPOC2026 #CancerResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #ComputationalBiology #NoncodingRNA #CancerGenomics #PrecisionMedicine #CancerInnovation #OncologyConference

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Fluorine-Doped Graphene: A Promising Advance in Photodynamic Cancer Therapy

🎤 Professor Paulo Cesar De Morais

🏛 Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil

🎙 Keynote Presentation

Presentation Title

Prospecting fluorine-doped graphene in photodynamic therapy

Event

2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026)

🔬 Exploring Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising minimally invasive approach for treating cancer. During ICPOC 2026, Professor Paulo Cesar De Morais will present innovative research on fluorine-doped graphene quantum dots (F@GQDs) and their potential to enhance the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy.

This presentation focuses on overcoming key challenges associated with conventional graphene quantum dots, including limited singlet oxygen quantum yield, poor water solubility, and biocompatibility.


🔍 Key Highlights

Development of fluorine-doped graphene quantum dots (F@GQDs)

Average particle size below 3 nm

Approximately 2% fluorine doping

Enhanced water solubility

Improved biocompatibility

Strong green fluorescence

Quantum yield exceeding 13%

Successful in vitro photodynamic activity

These findings demonstrate the potential of advanced nanomaterials to improve targeted cancer therapies and support the future development of safer, more effective treatment strategies.


👨🔬 About the Speaker

Professor Paulo Cesar De Morais is an internationally recognized physicist and nanotechnology researcher.

Career Highlights

🏆 Emeritus Professor, University of Brasilia

🏆 Professor, Catholic University of Brasilia

🏆 CNPq-1A Research Fellow

🏆 H-index: 59

🏆 13,500+ citations

🏆 500+ scientific publications

🏆 200+ invited international lectures across 35 countries

🏆 16 patents

🏆 Postdoctoral Research at Bell Communications Research, USA

His research has significantly contributed to nanotechnology, solid-state physics, and biomedical applications of advanced materials.


🌍 Join ICPOC 2026

Meet internationally renowned experts and discover the latest advances in cancer research and precision oncology.

📅 November 23–25, 2026

📍 Singapore & Online

🌐 Official Website
https://cancer.miconferences.com/

📝 Register
https://cancer.miconferences.com/register

📄 Submit Abstract
https://cancer.miconferences.com/abstract-submission

#ICPOC2026 #PhotodynamicTherapy #Nanotechnology #GrapheneQuantumDots #CancerResearch #PrecisionOncology #CancerInnovation #BiomedicalEngineering #CancerScience

Dr. Tanja Obradovic to Speak at ICPOC 2026 on Strategic CRO Selection in Oncology Drug Development

The 2nd Edition of International Cancer and Precision Oncology Conference (ICPOC 2026) is delighted to welcome Dr. Tanja Obradovic , Strate...