In the fight against cancer, every innovation, discovery, and connection matters. SOCRA’s 2025 Oncology Clinical Trials Conference brings together the brightest minds in oncology research on March 27-28, 2025, in Nashville, TN—a city known for its leading cancer research institutions and breakthroughs. If you’re passionate about advancing clinical trials and improving cancer care, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Driving the Future of Cancer Care
Cancer remains one of the greatest challenges in modern medicine, with clinical trials forming the foundation of progress and paving the way for groundbreaking treatments and better patient outcomes.
This conference is your opportunity to drive that progress. With a wealth of educational and idea-sharing sessions, it provides insights into emerging therapies, innovative trial designs, and patient-centered approaches. As the demand for impactful research grows, this is where meaningful change begins.
Thanks to the vision of conference founders and organizers Tammy Neseth, MA, CCRP, CIP, and Susanna Sellmann, RTT, BS, CCRP, the 2025 Oncology Clinical Trials Conference promises an interactive, dynamic experience to inspire, inform, and empower.
Here’s what awaits you:
Gain Groundbreaking Knowledge
Imagine hearing about a new approach that could transform your clinical trial outcomes. The conference agenda is packed with cutting-edge topics, including trial design innovations, navigating regulatory hurdles, and harnessing data for better decision-making. We will also explore recent FDA-approved therapies like proton therapy and chimeric antigen receptor therapy (CAR-T) that are redefining cancer treatment. Check out the agenda to see what’s on the horizon.
Meet World-Class Experts
Discover insights from leading figures in oncology research who are shaping the future of cancer treatment, including Dr. Scott Okuno, Dr. Jay Mandrekar, Dr. Mark McDonald, Erin Lynch, Jeffrey Doi, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, and Vanessa Speers. Their stories, strategies, and case studies will provide you with actionable ideas to enhance your work and drive meaningful progress in oncology clinical trials.
Learn Practical Trial Management Strategies
This year’s conference will equip you with practical strategies to streamline processes and optimize trial outcomes. Highlights include:
- Navigating Regulatory Complexities: Simplify compliance and overcome regulatory hurdles with insights.
- Using Science to Build Smarter Trials: Enhance trial design and patient care by understanding pharmacokinetics and drug interactions.
- Building a Strong Foundation: Strengthen your operational expertise with pre-conference workshops like Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Oncology Research Fundamentals and gain critical guidance for early-stage trials in the Phase 1 Clinical Oncology Trials session, part of the standard conference agenda.
- Streamlining Complex Processes: Tackle trial management challenges with sessions like Navigating Research Billing and Developing Sponsor-Site Partnerships, offering solutions to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Ensuring Gold-Standard Quality: Explore best practices in biospecimen management in the session Correlative Science, ensuring the integrity and reliability of your research samples.
- Promoting Equity and Inclusion: Foster trust and encourage diverse participation with strategies presented in Medical Mistrust and Participation Among Under-Resourced Patients.
Share Your Research
While the Oncology Clinical Trials Conference offers the opportunity to learn – it’s also a forum for sharing. The Poster Program is a stage to showcase your research and exchange ideas with peers. It’s a valuable chance to spark collaborations that could lead to the next big breakthrough. Submit your Poster Program abstract by March 19.
Network with Industry Professionals
Think of the impact you could make by connecting and networking with professionals who share your goals. This conference draws diverse attendees—researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and patient advocates—all driven by the same mission: improving lives through better cancer care.
Be Part of the Change
The work you do in oncology clinical trials matters. By attending the 2025 Oncology Clinical Trials Conference, you’re gaining knowledge, expanding your professional network, and joining a global effort to revolutionize cancer care. The ideas you explore and the connections you make will surely spark innovations and touch countless lives. Ready to take the next step? Register now and secure your spot at the event shaping the future of cancer research.