Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified: Research to Treatment (IN PERSON)

Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified: Research to Treatment (IN PERSON)

By Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre

Learn about cancer prevention, detection and treatment - meet the experts behind the research and hear from those taking part

Date and time

Location

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Robinson Way Cambridge CB2 0RE United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 5 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Science & Tech • Medicine

The Cambridge Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre is delighted to invite you to our open event for patients, carers, and anyone with an interest in cancer clinical trials and translational research (how lab discoveries become treatment).

Hear talks from researchers, clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals and patients.

We will welcome delegates in person* and also live-stream the event for those who are overseas or unable to attend.

*Registration required - limited places


THIS IS FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE

For online attendance, visit our other listing here.

Please note that the event start and end times are approximate but are not expected to change significantly.


We will have sessions on

  • Prevention and early detection of cancer, focusing on lung cancer - with Dr Frank McCaughan, Prof Robert Rintoul and team
  • Blood cancer - with Prof George Vassiliou and team
  • Brain cancer - with Dr Hannah Buckley and team
  • Collaborating with industry (speaker to be confirmed)
  • The impact of the microbiome on cancer (speaker to be confirmed)

Over lunch you can visit our cancer support charity stands and posters where you can learn more about cancer detection and treatment. The lunch activities will not be live-streamed.


If you have any questions about this event, please email us at ECMC@cancer.cam.ac.uk.

Tags: ECMD; ECMC; clinical trials; cancer research; translational research; bench to bedside; phase I trials; early phase trials

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to the venue for in-person attendance?

The event is being held at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 0RE. Please note that the entrance is off Puddicombe way. Visit the website for more info: https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/about-us/getting-here

Can I park at the CRUK Cambridge Institute?

There is no public parking next to the venue. If you are travelling by car, we would recommend parking at a nearby Park and Ride site (e.g. Trumpington or Babraham) https://cambridgeparkandride.info. You can then walk or catch a bus to the venue.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. We will have a list of registered attendees at the registration desk.

How can I join the event online?

Please register for an online ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experimental-cancer-medicine-demystified-2025-online-attendance-tickets-1295150823979. If you decide to join online, please don't forget to cancel your in person ticket as soon as possible.

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre

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Oct 3 · 10:00 GMT+1