15th EDRN Scientific Workshop, September 23–25, 2026
The Early Detection Research Network (EDRN) will host its 15th EDRN Scientific Workshop "Reimagining Early Detection in the Era of Multimodal Science" from Wednesday-Friday, September 23-25, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg Hotel (in-person only)
Workshop Registration, Hotel Rooms and Poster Abstracts
- Workshop Registration: Registration is mandatory to attend this event. Fill out this registration form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/1y9emdP36b?origin=lprLink to register easily online. Please be complete and accurate when completing this form—especially your email address. The deadline to register is Friday, September 4, 2026. (AHEAD meeting registration under Schedule of Events)
- Hotel Rooms: EDRN has a block of sleeping rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg hotel. The rate for all attendees is $275/night plus taxes. The deadline to book your room is August 28, 2026, or until the room block is full.
- Complete booking online: 15th EDRN Scientific Workshop Room Block
- To book by phone dial 301-977-8900 and use code EDRN for the room block.
- Poster Abstracts/Posterboards: This event will have a poster session along with lightening presentations from selected poster abstracts. The Poster Highlights session is scheduled for Thursday, September 24th at 10:55 am and the Poster Session is scheduled from 12:35-2:35 pm the same day. EDRN Principal Investigators must present a poster at this event and Early Career Investigators are strongly encouraged to present as are other attendees. Please submit your poster abstract to the EDRN DMCC at edrndmcc@fredhutch.org by Monday, August 24, 2026.
- Poster Abstract Format and Poster Dimensions
Schedule of Events
(Times of events are subject to change)
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time |
AHEAD Steering Committee Meeting (Registration SEPARATE from EDRN Scientific Workshop) Register here: https://events.cancer.gov/dcp-nidcr/ahead/registration |
NCI Shady Grove Campus, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850--About 15 min drive from DoubleTree |
📜 Draft Agenda Forthcoming |
Day 1: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
7:00 am – 8:00 am Eastern Daylight Time |
Breakfast and Check-In (Breakfast and Lunch are Complimentary for Hotel Guests, $50 for local attendees) |
Majestic Foyer |
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Day 1: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
8:00 am – 5:15 pm Eastern Daylight Time |
15th EDRN Scientific Workshop General Session |
Majestic Ballroom |
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Day 2: Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
7:00 am – 8:00 am Eastern Daylight Time |
Breakfast and Check-In (Breakfast and Lunch are Complimentary for Hotel Guests, $50 for local attendees) |
Majestic Foyer |
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Day 2: Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
8:00 am – 5:55 pm Eastern Daylight Time |
13th EDRN Scientific Workshop General Session |
Majestic Ballroom |
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Day 2: Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
10:55 am – 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time |
Selected Poster Lightening Talks |
Majestic Ballroom |
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Day 2: Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
12:35 pm – 2:35 pm Eastern Daylight Time |
Poster Session |
Majestic Ballroom |
Posterboard Numbers and Board Location Forthcoming |
Day 3: Friday, September 25, 2026 |
7:00 am – 8:00 am Eastern Daylight Time |
Breakfast and Check-In (Breakfast and Lunch are Complimentary for Hotel Guests, $50 for local attendees) |
Majestic Foyer |
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Day 3: Friday, September 25, 2026 |
8:00 am – 10:30 am Eastern Daylight Time |
15th EDRN Scientific Workshop General Session |
Majestic Ballroom |
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Day 3: Friday, September 25, 2026 |
10:30 am Eastern Daylight Time |
15th EDRN Scientific Workshop Adjourns |
Majestic Ballroom |
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Day 3: Friday, September 25, 2026 |
12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time |
EDRN, Network Advisory Board and NCI Leadership Meeting |
Imagination & Innovation |
Closed Meeting--Agenda will be sent to attendees |