The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will host the inaugural Tennessee Statewide Cancer Collaborative on October 29–30, 2025, at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. The two-day conference aims to unite researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to chart a path toward a stronger, more coordinated statewide cancer strategy. With the theme “Advancing Cancer Research Across Tennessee,” the event will spotlight ways to strengthen collaboration, expand research infrastructure, and attract both state and federal support for cancer research and care. The stakes are high. Tennessee ranks sixth in cancer deaths nationwide, with only three of its 95 counties reporting mortality rates below the national…