Cancer Professional Training Plan Special Lectures and Discussion was held at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on November 16, 2024. It was organized by the Oncology Innovation Center (ONIC) and Co-organized with the TOKAI Cancer Professional Training Plan at Fujita Health University (FHU). The event highlighted  cutting-edge cancer research and advancements in cancer care, featuring leading researchers from ONIC and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  Their presentations were inspirational to the graduate students, who asked numerous questions. We are confident that this valuable event significantly contributed to the training of future researchers  and  the advancement of cancer research.