Program

The retreat features nationally recognized experts in the research and clinical care of hepatobiliary cancers.

Time, events and speakers for the Mayo Clinic Hepatobiliary Cancer Patient Retreat are subject to change. Updates will be published on this page. Times listed below are Mountain time.

All activities take place in Mayo Clinic Hospital, Waugh Auditorium.

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

4 p.m. Welcome and about the Mayo Clinic Liver SPORE Mark McNiven, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
4:15 p.m. Introductions Advocates
4:45 p.m. Plenary presentations Shawna L. Ehlers, Ph.D., L.P., ABPP, Mayo Clinic
Carrie A. Bronars, Ph.D., L.P., Mayo Clinic
5:30-7 p.m. Reception Hors d'oeuvres, social hour, dinner

Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

As speakers and presentation titles are confirmed, they will be added.

9:45 a.m. Kick off Mark A. McNiven, Ph.D.
10:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Scientific and advocate presentations  
12:30 p.m. Lunch  
1:45-3 p.m. Scientific and advocate presentations  
3 p.m. Break  
3:10-4 p.m. Q&A, discussion  
4 p.m. Adjourn