The 9th Annual YAP/TAZ and TEADs: At the Crossroads of Cancer workshop took place June 9-13, 2025, in the stunning mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Hosted by the Telluride Science and Innovation Center and organized by Drs. Guy Weinberg and John Lamar, this unique gathering brought together top-tier researchers and clinicians from academia and industry to explore cutting-edge strategies for targeting the Hippo-YAP/TAZ-TEAD pathway in human disease.
A major topic of the workshop is epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), with multiple EHE researchers presenting their latest findings and forging new connections. The workshop is designed to spark collaboration through a blend of rigorous morning science sessions and informal, idea-rich afternoon “walks in the woods,” where conversations continue against the backdrop of Colorado’s breathtaking natural beauty.
“The interactions and discussions this year were truly exceptional—especially around EHE,” said Dr. John Lamar. “We saw long-standing collaborations deepen and exciting new ones form. Perhaps most importantly, EHE researchers gained invaluable insight from other leaders in the Hippo-YAP/TAZ field. This is exactly what we envisioned when Guy launched this workshop in 2017.”
Dr. Guy Weinberg, who founded the workshop, has long championed the inclusion of early-career scientists alongside established experts. “This advances and assures continued interest in important research relevant to EHE,” he shared. That vision was on full display in Telluride, with fresh perspectives and new voices adding vibrancy to the scientific dialogue.
The EHE Foundation is proud to have supported Sarah McMullan, a PhD candidate studying EHE in the Lamar Lab, with a 2025 Fellowship Travel Grant to attend the conference. Read more about Sarah’s experience and her EHE-focused research.
Workshops like these are crucial in accelerating EHE research. By creating space for shared insight and spontaneous collaboration, they help fuel the progress that EHE patients around the world are counting on.