Conference — YS2C

Scientific philosophy

YS2C is not a conference where early-career researchers and clinicians are confined to the poster hall.

The conference was conceived to place young scientists at the center of the scientific program, giving them visibility, responsibility, and a genuine role in shaping discussions.

Scientific positioning

YS2C sits at the interface of fundamental, translational, and clinical cancer research. It promotes dialogue across disciplines, career stages, and national borders, with a strong French–German core and a broad international outreach.

Why YS2C exists

Many scientific meetings prioritize established voices. YS2C was created to complement this model by offering a space where early-career researchers can present, discuss, and challenge ideas in a supportive but rigorous environment.

What makes YS2C different

Early-career researchers at the core of the scientific program
Balanced time between presentations and discussion
Strong interaction between basic, translational, and clinical research
Formats designed to encourage feedback and exchange

International dimension

YS2C is built around a strong French–German collaboration and actively welcomes participants from across Europe, fostering cross-border scientific exchange and long-term collaborations.

Conference atmosphere

The meeting emphasizes accessibility, openness, and scientific rigor. Formal sessions are complemented by informal moments designed to encourage discussion, networking, and collaboration.

Scientific scope

YS2C covers a broad range of topics across cancer research, including but not limited to:

Cancer biology and tumor microenvironment
Immuno-oncology
Pediatric and developmental oncology
Translational research and clinical interfaces
Computational biology, bioinformatics, and data science
Emerging technologies and methodologies

Interdisciplinary focus

By bringing together experimentalists, clinicians, and computational scientists, YS2C encourages cross-disciplinary perspectives and innovative approaches to complex cancer-related questions.

Scientific rigor

Abstract selection, session organization, and invited contributions are guided by scientific quality, originality, and relevance, ensuring a high-level scientific program.

Scientific philosophy

YS2C is not a conference where early-career researchers and clinicians are hidden in the poster hall.

We designed YS2C to give early-career researchers a central role in shaping discussions, presenting their work, and building meaningful collaborations across disciplines.