• Parallel Sessions


    • Oncogenic infections: Targets amenable to cancer prevention

    This session will highlight innovative strategies and cutting-edge research aimed at targeting these infections to reduce cancer incidence. Engage with leading experts and gain insights from the latest scientific findings. This unique opportunity will allow you to delve into the specifics of how oncogenic infections can be tackled and prevented, leading to a substantial reduction in cancer cases. Be a part of this pivotal session and contribute to the growing body of knowledge that drives impactful cancer prevention measures.

    Moderator :

    Dr Gary CLIFFORD  Short biography

    • Challenges and promises of nutritional epidemiology to investigate cancer aetiology

    This discussion will unfold the multifaceted challenges and promising opportunities within this field, offering a comprehensive exploration of how dietary factors influence cancer risk and development. By highlighting cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and successful case studies, we aim to provide a platform for dynamic exchange and collaboration among experts.

    Moderators :

    Heinz FREISLING Short biography

    Mazda JENAB Short biography

    • Cancer Epigenetics: Unraveling Aetiology and Mechanisms to Advance Prevention

    This session will highlight the crucial role of epigenetics in cancer research. We'll discuss how epigenetic modifications impact cancer development, the crosstalk between the epigenome and environmental exposures in carcinogenesis, the latest in identifying epigenetic biomarkers, and innovative approaches to cancer prevention through epigenetics. This session aims to advance understanding and application of cancer epigenetics by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among leading experts.

    Moderator :

    Dr Rita KHOUEIRY Short biography

    • Classifying Cancer, Changing Lives

    This session will delve into the groundbreaking WHO classification of tumors, showcasing how these classifications are revolutionizing cancer diagnosis and treatment. Be part of this enlightening experience and discover the impact of innovative cancer classification on patient lives and medical practices.

    Moderator :

    Dr Dilani LOKUHETTY Short biography

    • Cancer Surveillance in the 21st century

    This session will examine the current landscape and evolution of cancer surveillance, with a focus on population-based cancer registries worldwide. It will also provide examples illustrating the power of partnerships in facilitating and building capacity for data collection and dissemination in different world regions. An overview of the currents cost of cancer will stress the importance of continuous investments in global cancer control efforts, including surveillance and primary prevention. 

    Moderators :

    Mr Les MERY Short biography

    Dr Marion PINEROS Short biography

    • Mutational Epidemiology for Cancer Prevention

    This session will explore how genetic mutations linked to cancer can identify risk factors and inform prevention strategies. This session includes oral presentations of the latest research, fostering dynamic exchanges and collaborations among experts. Join us to gain valuable insights into how genetic mutations influence cancer development and how these findings can shape future prevention methods.

    Moderator :

    Dr Sandra PERDOMO Short biography

    • Progress in identifying the preventable causes of human cancer

    Discover groundbreaking advances in cancer prevention! Join us for a session dedicated to exploring the latest discoveries in identifying preventable causes of human cancer. Gain insights into the innovative approaches used to pinpoint previously unknown factors contributing to cancer. Be a part of the conversation aimed at reducing cancer's prevalence and impact. 

    Moderator :

    Dr Mary SCHUBAUER-BERIGAN Short biography

    • Environmental and occupational cancer: an underestimated burden?

    This session will uncover the hidden impacts of these cancers and explore innovative solutions to address them. This is your chance to engage with leading experts and participate in conversations that could shape groundbreaking policies and interventions in cancer prevention

    Moderator :

    Dr Joachim SCHÜZ Short biography

    • 60 years of capacity building for cancer prevention research

    This session will delve into the evolution and milestones of capacity building efforts, emphasizing how these initiatives have fortified cancer prevention strategies worldwide. Engage with leading experts and gain insights from pivotal initiatives on the transformative role of capacity building in global cancer prevention.

    Moderators :

    Ms Anouk BERGER Short biography

    Dr Sarra EZZEMNI Short biography

    • From Evidence to Action: Strengthening Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

    This session will explore how evidence-based strategies can be translated into stronger, more effective approaches to cancer prevention and early detection. Hear from leading experts, get up to speed on the latest research, and take part in lively discussions focused on what it will take to accelerate progress and deliver real-world impact. Be part of the conversation helping shape the next chapter of cancer control. 

    Moderator :

    Dr Andre CARVALHO Short biography

    • Improving Survival worldwide: Towards the Global Breast Cancer Initiative

    Five years after the launch of the WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative, its three‑pillar implementation framework and the associated “60–60–80” targets have prompted countries to assess and strengthen their breast cancer control strategies. In this session, speakers will present research on breast cancer care and survival across diverse international settings, including experiences with both mammography‑based screening and clinical breast examination programmes. The session will conclude with a broader reflection on a critical dimension of cancer knowledge, led by a Senior Editor at Nature Medicine: “Who should we trust about cancer?"

    Moderator :

    Dr Valerie MCCORMACK Short biography

    • Lung Cancer Screening, Early Detection, and Prevention: Addressing the Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths

    Moderators :

    Dr Mattias JOHANSSON Short biography

    Dr Hilary ROBBINS Short biography

    • Planetary Health and Cancer

    Moderators :

    Dr Milena FOERSTER Short biography

    Dr Inge HUYBRECHTS Short biography

    • From Evidence to Practice - Making Cancer Control Work in Real-World Health Systems

    Moderator :

    Dr Arunah CHANDRAN Short biography

    • Tobacco and Cancer: 75 Years of Evidence and a Persistent Preventable Burden

    Moderator :

    Dr Mahdi SHEIKH Short biography

    • Gastric Cancer Prevention: New Insights into Etiology, Prevention, and Early Detection

    Moderator :

    Dr Jin Young PARK Short biography

    • Population cohorts, biobanking and research infrastructures

    Moderator :

    Dr Zisis KOZLAKIDIS Short biography

    • Global and local modelling for shaping future cancer control policies

    Moderators :

    Dr Iacopo BAUSSANO Short biography

    Dr Irene MAN Short biography

    • Early onset cancers, challenges and opportunities

    Moderator :

    Dr James MCKAY Short biography

    • Childhood Cancer Research in Action: Bridging Population Science and Discovery

    Moderators :

    Dr Akram GHANTOUS Short biography

    Dr Eva STELIAROVA-FOUCHER Short biography

    • Engagement of communities, civil society and patients as research partners

    Moderator :

    Dr David RITCHIE Short biography

    • Biomarker and Cancer early detection

    Moderators :

    Dr Xiaoshuang FENG Short biography

    Dr Florence LE CALVEZ-KELM Short biography

    • Equity: reducing disparities and promoting appropriate care

    Moderator :

    Dr Salvatore VACCARELLA Short biography

    • Global Advances in Transforming towards Resilient and Equitable Health System

    Moderator :

    Dr Isabelle SOERJOMATARAM Short biography

    • Lifestyle Interventions for Cancer Prevention

    Moderator :

    Dr Inge HUYBRECHTS Short biography

    • Translating Evidence into Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination: HPV Vaccination and HPV-Based Screening

    Moderator :

    Dr Maryluz ROL Short biography

    • Policy and regulatory frameworks

    Moderator :

    Dr Beatrice LAUBY-SECRETAN Short biography

    • What does global cancer science really deliver? Pathways to national impact

    Moderator :

    Dr Anna SCHMUTZ Short biography

    • Integrating AI and data science across the cancer screening continuum

    Moderators :

    Dr Partha BASU Short biography

    Mr Eric LUCAS Short biography

    • Breast Cancer Etiology: New Findings on Lifestyle, Environmental, and Biological Factors

    Moderators :

    Dr Valerie MCCORMACK Short biography

    Sabina RINALDI Short biography

    • Rapid Fire - 60 Early-Career Voices into Action

    Moderators :

    Dr Yahya MAHAMAT-SALEH Short biography

    Dr Shama VIRANI Short biography


     
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