C.A.F.E. Series

Cancer and Community: A Forum for Exchange

The C.A.F.E. Series is a welcoming space where University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center researchers and community members come together to learn, share, and connect. Each session is designed to foster open, two-way conversations about cancer research, health, and wellness, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with experts and ask questions that matter to them.

Through the C.A.F.E. Series, we aim to:

• Increase awareness of ongoing cancer research at the University of Colorado Anschutz
• Encourage meaningful engagement between researchers and the community in a friendly, accessible environment

Sessions cover a variety of cancer-related topics and are open to everyone—whether you are a longtime research participant, a patient or caregiver, or simply curious to learn more. Attendees leave with a better understanding of research, practical insights, and a chance to help shape future projects that impact their community.

Event Details

Location: Aurora Public Library

14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Date: Every 3rd Friday of the Month

Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online)

Why should I present?

• Engage directly with community members in a meaningful and accessible way
• Practice communicating your research to a public audience
• Strengthen trust and partnerships between researchers and the community

Past C.A.F.E. Series Presenters

2025

• September 2025: Matthew Sikora, PhD – Lobular Breast Cancer
• October 2025: Margaret Wierman, PhD – Adrenal Cancer
• November 2025: Margaret Wierman, PhD – Pituitary Tumors

2026

• January 2026: Matthew Witkowski, PhD – Childhood Leukemia
• February 2026: Ally Nguyen, PhD – Cancer Cells and Treatment
• March 2026: Julian Grandvallet Contreras - Childhood Leukemia