In recognition of International Women’s Day, Salk and the Lustgarten Foundation cohosted a symposium that aimed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and the exchange of ideas to support the continued advancement of cancer research and care. The program was chaired by Elizabeth Jaffee, professor at Johns Hopkins University, and featured scientists from around the country, including Salk Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle. Attendees took part in a speed mentoring session to help empower the next generation of scientists and drive the next wave of transformative breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.