Training the Next Generation

This event brings together early-career clinical and non-clinical researchers in our network with experienced senior researchers.

Why attend this event?

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Training the Next Generation (TNG) has been developed by junior investigators for junior investigators.

It’s a mix of lectures and interactive sessions, including the opportunity to receive advice from senior investigators on attendees' own study ideas.

This is an annual two-day event held since 2013 with over 700 trainees attending. It's aimed at junior clinicians in cancer specialities and postdoctoral scientists (non-clinicians) at our centres interested in a career in cancer translational research who would benefit from learning how to develop study ideas.

What we offer attendees

Opportunity to network with senior investigators (clinicians, scientists and statisticians) from across our network and from a range of expertise.
Opportunity to network with patient representatives and explore the best way to involve patients and the public in your research.
Make connections with peers from different backgrounds across our network.
Learn about exciting research going on in our network.
Supportive environment to discuss your own study ideas.

Upcoming events

Training the Next Generation 2026

This event is free to attend for junior investigators nominated by the lead at their centre. Our 2026 event has now passed. To find out more about future events including webinars and other opportunities, contact the Programme Office at ecmcadmin@cancer.org.uk.

Past events

Agendas

You can view agendas from some of our past events to get a better idea of the content of the meeting.

Download the 2025 agenda(PDF, 155 KB)

Download the 2026 agenda(PDF, 181 KB)

Highlights

Our latest meeting took place on 26 - 27 January 2026 in Manchester. This year’s cohort was our largest yet, with over 60 trainees nominated by the leads at their experimental cancer medicine centres.

Read about the event