The 22nd Cancer Biology Annual Retreat will be held at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Kentucky beginning with a welcome reception and keynote dinner on the evening of Monday, October 5 and ending after lunch on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

New this year: Trainee attendees will arrive a day early to attend the Night Science workshop. Each member institution may bring one graduate student and one postdoc, as applicable.

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Our All-Inclusive $1249 Private Registration Package and All-Inclusive $1076 Roommate Registration Package includes two-nights accommodations, six meals and all related conference fees, taxes and gratuities. Extra nights may be available for $177 per night. All Registration Packages are based on availability and may sell out. All hotel reservations are managed by CABTRAC. Discounted Host Registration is available for attendees affiliated with the University of Kentucky. 

We are again this year accepting CRTEC Posters to be presented at the Retreat. Click HERE for more information.

The form below allows you to pre-pay for a Trainee Package $865 (for a trainee to be named at a later date) and pay your Institution’s Annual Membership Dues $1250 (if not already paid; check status HERE.)

For help or more information on the Retreat or registration, please contact Sheridan Ellis at sheridan@cabtrac.org or 520-222-8722.