The Participant Engagement and Cancer Genome Sequencing (PE-CGS) Network is a part of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative that is intended to accelerate cancer research. The PE-CGS Network functions as a collaborative network to address common issues, share best practices and lessons learned, and utilize common methods where appropriate. The annual meeting is an opportunity for the centers to inspire, collaborate, discover, and engage.
Schedule
October 8, 2024 – October 9, 2024
Participating Centers
- Count Me In, University of New Mexico/TGen
- Center for Optimization of Participant Engagement for Cancer Characterization (COPECC)
- Optimizing Engagement in Discovery of Molecular Evolution of Low Grade Glioma (OPTIMUM)
- Washington University in St. Louis (WU-PE-CGS)
- Ohio State University (Coordinating Center)
Contact Us
Travel and Lodging
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park
4550 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
To get the group rate, click the link below, or call (314) 256-7777 and reference the group code: NCI
From the Airport
There are several types of transportation available from the airport to the Wash U Med School campus: MetroLink (light rail), ride share services (Uber, Lyft), or taxi.
MetroLink Light Rail System: During the day and early evening hours, the MetroLink is the best way to reach campus. The cost is $4 from the airport. If you decide to take the MetroLink in the evening and you’re staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park hotel, you can call ahead to Medical School Security at (314) 362-4357 to arrange for an escort to accompany you from the MetroLink station to your hotel.
If you ride MetroLink, get off at the Central West End station. After leaving the train, climb up the steps to Euclid Avenue. When you are at the top of the stairs, you are on Euclid Avenue. Turn right (north) and walk toward Forest Park Avenue. Within the block, you will find the Eric P. Newman Education Center on the right, where the conference is being held. If you keep going another block to Forest Park Avenue, on the right you find the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park hotel (connected to the Applebees on the corner).
If you are having any difficulty, please call Security at 314-362-4357.
Ride Share or Taxi: The approximate cost from the airport to the medical center is $35. St. Louis has both Uber and Lyft services.
Arriving By Automobile: The medical school campus is located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Highway 40/64 and Kingshighway.
The Washington University Med School campus and the Central West End neighborhood have many great food options, all within easy walking distance.
Please consult linked websites for up-to-date hours and menu options.
On Campus:
Kaldi’s Café at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center (FLTC), open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, soup
- This location is great for vegetarian options
Kaldi’s Café at the Mid Campus Center (MCC), open Monday-Friday, 5:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Located on second floor of Mid Campus Center, connected to EPNEC by Link (second-floor walkway between buildings)
- Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, soup
Farmstead Café, open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 2:00 pm
- First floor of the McDonnell Pediatric Research Building (from EPNEC, across Hope Plaza and to the right)
- Breakfast, coffee, soups, salads and sandwiches
Shell Café, open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 2:00 pm
- First floor lobby of the McDonnell Sciences building
- Made-to-order grill items, specialty pizzas, soups and fresh salad bar, grab and go items, fountain beverages and bottled beverages
Food Trucks, Monday-Friday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- A changing variety of food trucks can be found during the lunch hours at the corner of Scott and Taylor Avenues (behind the FLTC building)
Off Campus:
(listed according to proximity to EPNEC – closest to furthest) (see websites for weekend hours)
Starbucks, 4573 Parkview Place, open Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Located behind EPNEC
Racanelli’s New York Pizzeria, 12 S. Euclid Ave, open Monday-Friday, 11 am – 8 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2 – 8 pm
- Branch of a local chain of unpretentious pizzerias serving NY-style pies, hoagies & beer.
Zenwich St. Louis, 8 S. Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm
- Asian fusion restaurant
Brasserie by Niche, 4580 Laclede Ave, open Monday-Friday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- French brasserie fare
BBQ Saloon, 4900 Laclede Ave, open Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 1:00 am (closed Tuesday); Saturday-Sunday, 11:00 am-1:00 am
- Restaurant/bar offering BBQ eats & a variety of whiskey options
West End Wok, 4577 Laclede Ave, open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contemporary Chinese, including vegetarian options
Sushi Koi, 4 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Thursday, 4:00 – 9:00 pm; Friday – Saturday, 4:00 – 9:30 pm
- Contemporary sushi bar, Japanese small plates, tea and cocktails
Saigon Cafe, 10 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Stylish Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, stir-fries & stews, plus wine & beer.
Pickles Deli, 22 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Deli sandwiches, breakfast menu
Jimmy John’s, 13 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Friday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Fast casual sandwich chain
Chick’nCone, 15 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Fried chicken inside a hand-rolled waffle cone.
Rasoi, 25 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (closes at 9:00 pm on Sunday)
- North and South Indian cuisine, lunch buffet
Shake Shack, 60 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Fast casual gourmet burger chain
The neighborhood surrounding the medical campus is called the Central West End – thecwe.org. There are a variety of restaurants in the neighborhood, many within walking distance. These range from quick, inexpensive lunch options to more formal dining.
Other dining options can be found at diningstl.com, or marylandplaza.com.