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 |
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| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
| 1:45-3 p.m. |
Scientific and advocate presentations |
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| 3 p.m. |
Break |
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| 3:10-4 p.m. |
Q&A, discussion |
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| 4 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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