LKI Vesalius Conference on Cancer Research 2026

From 18–20 January 2026, the Leuven Cancer Institute will host the LKI Vesalius Conference at KU Leuven’s historic University Hall, celebrating the university’s 600th anniversary. Inspired by Andreas Vesalius, the event will bring together leading international experts to explore cancer research through four themes:

• Seeing Cancer – Approaching cancer through multiscale visualisation and multiomic analysis — how has our ability to “see” cancer shaped our understanding and diagnosis?
• Thinking Cancer – With detailed data at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels, are we truly making sense of cancer — or does something essential still elude us?
• Treating Cancer – How do we turn discoveries into effective therapy and support for those living with cancer, and is it time to rethink how we develop and test new treatments?
• Foreseeing Cancer – Can we detect tumors earlier and predict their behaviour—and more broadly, what does the future hold for how we understand, detect, and confront cancer?

The event offers a panoramic and integrative view of cancer, suitable for both focused specialists and broader academic audiences.

Location: Historic University Hall, Naamsestraat 22, Leuven (Belgium)
Full program and registration: https://lkivesalius2026.be/