We are pleased to announce an upcoming seminar of special interest to the pancreatic cancer research community.

On Friday, January 23, at 12:00 noon (CET), Dr. Florencia McAllister, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Cancer Prevention and Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX), will visit the CNIO to give a scientific seminar, invited by Núria Malats.

Dr. McAllister is a physician-scientist and her research focuses on the intersection between tumor immunology, microbiome biology and pancreatic cancer pathogenesis. Her work has provided significant advances on how interactions between the immune system and the microbiome influence initiation, progression, therapeutic response and survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

Title of the presentation

“Cancer as an Ecosystem: How Microbes Shape Tumors.”

How to attend

📍 In person (CNIO Auditorium)

It is necessary to bring your ID card or passport and to arrive 10 minutes in advance to facilitate access to the building.

💻 Online via Zoom

Date and time: January 23, 2026 – 12:00 h (Madrid time)

🔗 Zoom Link: https://cnio-es.zoom.us/j/64090466393?pwd=0KhXbr1pUdGtQ2ERxtjiO6IpbqYPpU.1

Meeting ID: 640 9046 6393 Access code: 468662

We look forward to your participation in this interesting seminar.