4th Annual Symposium · October 10, 2026
The Mona & Philip Sunshine Symposium — advancing oncology in memory of Philip Sunshine.
A joint academic initiative of Emory University, Koç University, and Mayo Clinic.
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A legacy of scholarship and collaboration
The Mona & Philip Sunshine Symposium convenes leading clinicians and researchers from Atlanta and Istanbul each year to advance patient care through shared scholarship.
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Fundraising Update: $170,000 Raised Toward Our $250,000 Goal
May 21, 2026
The Mona and Philip Sunshine Symposium Endowment at Emory has reached $170,000 of our $250,000 goal. Thank you to every donor who helped us get here — and please help us cross the finish line.
Letter from our Fellow
Letter from our Fellow — May 2026
May 6, 2026
Dr. Baris Esen reflects on his journey from Koç University to a visiting fellowship at Emory under Prof. Viraj Master — and on the Sunshine joint meetings that made the bridge possible. He looks ahead to the 4th Sunshine Symposium this October.
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Save the Date: 4th Annual Mona & Philip Sunshine Symposium, October 10, 2026
March 15, 2026
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Mona & Philip Sunshine Symposium, convening October 10, 2026 at Koç University Hospital in Istanbul.
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“The symposium carries forward a spirit of friendship, scholarship, and hope — honoring Philip's memory through the work of healing.”