Date and Venue: September 23–26, 2026 | Ciudad del Saber Convention Center, Panama
The Latin American Congress of Translational Oncology (TO-LAC 2026) will bring together researchers, physicians, students, institutions, and companies from the biomedical field to strengthen scientific cooperation in cancer research across the region.
Organized by INDICASAT-AIP in collaboration with academic and institutional partners, this event aims to promote translational research that connects laboratory findings with clinical advancements.
Congress Objectives
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Strengthen scientific integration between Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions in the field of translational oncology.
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Foster collaboration between basic, clinical, and public health researchers to accelerate the application of scientific knowledge for patient benefit.
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Promote the exchange of experiences and the development of policies that advance equity in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Create a training space for young researchers, clinicians, and graduate students.
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Develop the Panama Declaration on Translational Oncology as a framework for regional cooperation.
Expected Participants
250 researchers, physicians, clinicians, students, patient associations, public and private institutions, and representatives from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Organizers
INDICASAT-AIP, National Oncology Institute (ION), Ciudad del Saber, University of South Florida (USF)
Format: In-person
Central Theme: “Connecting science and clinical practice to advance cancer treatment in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Thematic Areas
Basic and Translational Sciences
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Molecular and cellular biology of cancer
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Tumor microenvironment, immunology, and immunotherapy
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Tumor metabolism and therapeutic resistance
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Epigenetics and microbiomes
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Preclinical models and digital cohorts
Technology and Innovation
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Artificial intelligence and computational biology applied to cancer
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Advanced imaging, automated diagnostics, and data mining
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Drug design and personalized therapies
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Precision medicine and targeted treatments
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Cancer registries in Latin America
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Early diagnosis and screening programs
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Regional variability in incidence and mortality
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Socioeconomic and environmental factors
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Public policies and health equity
Specific Cancers
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Breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer
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Prostate and gastrointestinal cancers
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Lung, CNS, and hematologic tumors
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Pediatric, hereditary, and rare cancers
Workshops
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Implementation Science
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Qualitative Sciences
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Natural Products
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Bioinformatics
Registration and Participation
Registration Categories:
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Senior professionals and researchers: $300 early-bird, $400 regular rate.
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Graduate students: $100 early-bird, $125 regular rate.
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Companies / Institutions: $400 early-bird, $500 regular rate.
Includes: Full access to all conferences, participant kit, digital certificate, social activities, session materials, coffee breaks, and certificate of participation.
Contact
- Email: (to be created) OTTO-LAC@indicasat.org.pa
- Phone: (+507) 317-XXXX
- Address: INDICASAT-AIP, City of Knowledge, Building 208, Panama