Hackathon – AI in cancer omics: what can we learn from cancer resistant species?
C2D3 event
Workshop

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 9:00 AM - Sat, 11 Jul 2026 5:00 PM

Organiser
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre
Location
Churchill College, Cambridge

Hackathon – AI in cancer omics: what can we learn from cancer resistant species?

Are you a graduate student or early career researcher? Join us for a three-day hackathon exploring one of the most intriguing questions in cancer biology: what can we learn from species that naturally resist cancer?

When: 9 – 11 July
Where: Churchill College, Cambridge

This hackathon, hosted by the Fundamental Biology of Cancer Programme at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, will train participants to use machine learning to study cancer-resistant species like whales, elephants, and naked mole-rats, uncovering natural tumour-fighting mechanisms that could inspire new approaches to preventing and treating human cancers. The event is funded by the Accelerate Programme for Scientific Discovery and the Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery. 

 

If you are curious, collaborative and ready to challenge yourself, this is your opportunity to build new skills, meet future collaborators and contribute to cutting-edge cancer research. If you have any questions please email fbc@cancer.cam.ac.uk.

 

Apply for a place using this form by Sunday 12 April (you will be notified if successful in May)

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Ai in Cancer omics Hackathon flyer