State of Sarcoma at CureFest 2026
Research discussion around Rhabdomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma and other sarcomas.
Engage with leading researchers and families fighting to make a difference for kids battling sarcomas. This presentation and Q&A is for families, friends, and childhood cancer advocates who have been affected by pediatric sarcomas.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00 am to 10:30 am inside the JW Marriott Hotel.
Networking session to follow from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
RSVP for State of Sarcoma
Please register for each adult planning to attend
Event Sponsors
State of Sarcoma Researcher Panelists
We’re honored to host these leading sarcoma researchers:
Dr. Corinne Linardic MD PhD (Duke University): her lab is working to directly drug the fusion oncoproteins that drive rhabdomyosarcoma
Dr. Alex Huang MD PhD (Case Western Reserve / Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital): a pioneer in immunotherapy for pediatric and AYA sarcomas, including a first-in-human cell therapy for recurrent Ewing sarcoma
Dr. Jack Shern MD (National Cancer Institute): leading precision-therapy research on the mutations behind relapse and refractory disease, and Scientific Director of the NCI's Childhood Cancer Data Initiative
Dr. Fil Dela Cruz MD (Memorial Sloan Kettering / MSK Kids): identifying which new therapies are most promising for osteosarcoma and why pediatric sarcoma tumors resist treatment
What to Expect
The 2026 State of Sarcoma is a free flowing conversation about the current state of sarcoma research from leading experts in the field.
As part of CureFest, the event looks to bring childhood cancer families, advocates, and researchers together.
90 minute panelist discussions about rhabdomyosarcoma, osteosarcoma, ewing sarcoma and other types of sarcoma research.
Leading experts in the field of sarcoma research.
Networking afterwards to talk directly with researchers and advocate organizations.
