The Hormel Institute co-hosted the eighth China-U.S. Forum on Frontiers of Cancer Research and The fifth Zhengzhou International Cancer Forum from Sept. 14-15, in Zhengzhou, Henan, China.

The quest to accelerate answers to cancer was the mission of the international conference that draws hundreds of researchers from around the world. Austin hosted the event last year.

Gary Ray, chairman of The Hormel Foundation, was the keynote speaker launching the forum.

“Having so many scientists gather from across the globe reinforces the thought that we will find a cure to cancer with the cooperation of all in this global fight,” Ray said.  “This is a great opportunity to advance knowledge and further understand this destructive common disease that affects all nations.”

Dr Zigang Dong, executive director of The Hormel Institute and co-chair of the conference, spoke of the importance of collaboration.

“Sharing new discoveries with the broader scientific community and knowledge found through research is a fundamental part of our work,” he said. “This collaboration is the path to accelerating more answers to cancer, our common goal.”

Dong was among the speakers this year. Others were Drs. Ann Bode, Kongdong Liu, Mee Hyun Lee, Feng Zhu, Yong Yeon Cho and more than 20 other leading experts.

Members of The Hormel Institute’s Scientific Advisory Board also presented.