These meetings bring together multiple generations of scientists and historians to present and discuss major developments in the biological sciences. The proceedings are filmed and placed on a dedicated website maintained by the CSHL Archives to serve as documentary material for historians, scientists, journalists, teachers, and students.
Like its predecessors, the meeting we are planning will provide a unique opportunity to examine the development of the field of cancer genetics in depth, to share the personal stories that are often missing from reports published in scientific journals, and to discuss the consequences and future prospects for this field of science.
We have applied for funds from industry and other sponsors to partially offset registration costs for some attendees. Please apply in writing via email to Kelley McGrath and state your financial needs.
The designated hashtag for this meeting is #cshhist25. Note that you must obtain permission from an individual presenter before live-tweeting or discussing his/her talk, poster, or research results on social media. Click the Policies tab above to see our full Confidentiality & Reporting Policy.
In-Person Fees:
Academic/Media Private Room/Private Bath Package: $1475
Academic/Media Private Room/Shared Bath Package: $1385
Academic Shared Room Package: $1270
Academic/Media No-Housing Package: $970
Student Package/Double Occupancy: $1170
Student Package/No Housing Package: $870
Corporate Private Room/Private Bath Package: $1900
Corporate No-Housing Package: $1395
*Student Housing is default double occupancy. Please inquire about availability and fees to upgrade to a private room.
NOTE: We cannot guarantee housing will be on campus
Room package reservations close 2 weeks before the meeting start date
Virtual Participation: Includes access to the oral sessions via Zoom, the digital poster gallery, the Slack discussion workspace, and the Leading Strand video archive. If you are submitting an abstract for an oral or poster presentation, please plan to attend the meeting in-person.
Presenters: Individuals submitting abstracts and facing financial barriers should first request financial aid (see above). Permission to present your talk or poster virtually will be given only in exceptional circumstances and on a case-by-case basis. If you think you are eligible for an exemption from the requirement to present in person, please provide a justification in writing via email to Kelley McGrath
Non-presenting participants: We plan to broaden access to the conference by allowing certain categories of non-presenting participants to attend virtually at reduced fees. Categories include:
1. Individuals from low & middle-income countries;
2. Individuals from non-LMIC countries in Asia, Australasia, Africa, or South America;
3. Individuals from US & Canadian minority-serving institutions;
4. Individuals with a demonstrable financial barrier;
5. Individuals with family obligations or other special circumstances.
For categories 4 & 5 above, please provide a justification via email to
Kelley McGrath
Virtual Fees
Academic Virtual Package $310
Grad Student Virtual Package: $185
Corporate Virtual Package: $455
Late Fee (Registrations submitted after 5:00 p.m. ET on March 20)
Late Academic Virtual Package: $410
Late Student Virtual Package: $285
Late Corporate Virtual Package: $555