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Dr. Peter Doherty

Seminars and Symposia

St. Jude unites curious minds and bold innovators to share discoveries that push the boundaries of science and bring hope to children everywhere.

Upcoming events

Discover upcoming symposia and special seminars that will be held at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or are sponsored in part by St. Jude in collaboration with other institutions.


Urea Cycle Disorders: The Rhythm of Progress Symposium

July 17, 2026
Virtual

This symposium convenes leading investigators, clinicians, and translational scientists to examine the current landscape, emerging discoveries, and future directions in urea cycle disorder (UCD) research and care.


The Science of Childhood Cancer

Science of Childhood Cancer

August 13-November 19
Virtual

A 15-week virtual lecture series focused on key questions in pediatric cancer research. View the expert speakers and recordings of prior seminars.

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St. Jude BioHackathon

September 16-18, 2026
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

St. Jude BioHackathon is an event where diverse, multidisciplinary participants gather, collaborate, and build software-based solutions that address real-world needs during a 48-72-hour span.

An image from the Bringing Chemistry to Medicine (BC2M) event.

- an image from the Bringing Chemistry to Medicine at MTC, Marlo Thomas Center.

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Bringing Chemistry to Medicine Symposium

Oct. 1-2, 2026
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN, & Virtual

The Bringing Chemistry to Medicine Symposium features thought leaders at the interface of chemical and biomedical sciences, working in areas spanning therapeutic regulation of transcription and chromatin, computational biology, and chemical biology.

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NAPAAC Scientific Symposium

October 25-27, 2026
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

This symposium brings together >60 academic centers who are members of the NAPAAC consortium. In addition, global leaders in bone marrow failure will share discoveries and clinical insights on genetics, transplantation, gene therapy, predisposition syndromes, and emerging treatment strategies.

Breakthroughs in Innate Immunity and Cell Death

Nov. 3, 2026
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

The innate immune system plays a critical role in infectious, inflammatory, autoimmune diseases and cancer. Join us for “Breakthroughs in Innate Immunity and Cell Death”, the 4th annual Symposium hosted by the Center of Excellence for Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CoE-III)

Pediatric Palliative Oncology Academic Leadership Collaborative & Symposium

November 5-6, 2026
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN, & Virtual

The Academic Pediatric Palliative Oncology Symposium (PAL Symposium), being held Nov. 5-6, 2026, aims to bring together scientists, clinicians, and professionals across disciplines to advance the field through scholarship, education, and collaboration.

Knowledge in Data Science Symposium (KIDS26)

November 16-18, 2026
St. Jude Childen's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN, & Virtual

Join us for a symposium that will enrich the collaborative data science culture by sharing and brainstorming ways to gain the most valuable scientific knowledge from biomedical data.

2027 Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Hospitalist Conference

April 8-9, 2027
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

A conference to define current and emerging models of pediatric hematology-oncology hospitalist practice and discuss roles, strategies and best practices for in-hospital care.

International Conference on Cellular Immunotherapy in Pediatric Oncology (CIPO)

May 17-19, 2027
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

The International Conference on Cellular Immunotherapy in Pediatric Oncology (CIPO) will bring together international experts to discuss the latest advancements in pediatric immunotherapy.

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Archived Symposia

Explore our archive of past St. Jude seminars and symposia to revisit the ideas, breakthroughs, and conversations that have shaped our scientific journey. These events continue to inform and inspire the discoveries we pursue today.