2026 ACS CAN Policy Event IN

Join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for the 2026 Indiana Policy Forum, bringing together leaders in policy, health care, research and government to explore issues at the intersection of public policy and cancer care.

The forum will feature two engaging panel discussions highlighting perspectives from leaders across Indiana's cancer research, health care and innovation communities.

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Panels Moderated by:

- Vince Wong
CEO and President, BioCrossroads and Crossroads Health Ventures

Panel 1: Frontiers in Cancer Diagnostics

- Dr. Milan Radovich
Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Caris Life Sciences

- Diana Caldwell
Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder, Amplified Sciences, Inc.

- Dr. Thakshila Liyanaga
Chief Executive Officer, Early is Good

Panel 2: Development in Cancer Therapy

- Christopher C. Whitfield
Chief Executive Officer, Antigenix Therapeutics

- Cindy Yuan 
Director of Theranostics, Indiana University

- TBD

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Schedule of Events

• 9:30 a.m. | Networking & Optional Lab Tour (10 tour spots)
  • Connect with fellow attendees and leaders from across Indiana's cancer community. An optional tour of the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute will also be available.
  • Interested in the 9:30 a.m. lab tour? Please contact Kelsey Hungerford at [email protected] to request a spot. Lab tours are first come, first served.
• 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Policy Forum Program
  • The formal program will feature two panel discussions exploring key issues and innovations impacting cancer research, health care and public policy
• 11:30 a.m. | Optional Lab Tour (10 tour spots)
  • Following the conclusion of the forum, attendees will have another opportunity to participate in a tour of the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute.
  • Lab tours are first come, first served. Please contact Kelsey Hungerford at [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

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Format: In-person only
A recording will be available following the conclusion of the forum.

Location: Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
1210 Waterway Blvd., Suite 2000
Indianapolis, IN 46202