How can one cancer research conference be different to others? Why is the VCCC Alliance conference special?
It’s very easy to stay within the silo of a tumour stream or specialised area of research or care. For researchers, this risks not having sufficient understanding of all the aspects of cancer control and how they come together. The VCCC Alliance Research conference coming up in September offers this vital context blended with consumer insights, presenting a rare opportunity to gain new perspectives, cross fertilise ideas and make new connections.
Co-convenor of the VCCC Alliance Research Conference 2023, Prof Christobel Saunders said the conference is a unique opportunity to hear from, and interact with, internationally renowned experts from across the cancer research continuum. “This is an exceptional chance to broaden our understanding of, and outlook on, this disease we all work so hard to combat,” she said.
“I am so excited to hear from world-renowned experts such as Charles Swanton and Michelle Haber, and to hear up to date news on the Australian Cancer Plan from Dorothy Keefe. We also received many great abstracts so it’s going to be fantastic to discover what research is going on across the VCCC Alliance members and others in the sector. For me, the input from consumers in this conference keeps it real, grounded and focused. Working with consumers on the research committee, we have intrinsically involved the consumer voice, meaning we can learn from them to ensure our research meets real needs and considers lived experience.”
Prof Grant McArthur, Executive Director of the VCCC Alliance encourages anyone with an interest in cancer research to attend, particularly students and early career researchers. “This is Australia’s only cancer conference that is truly comprehensive, bringing together all the components of cancer control, from discovery science through to clinical trials, translational research, AI in health, population health and equity,” he said. “For any young or aspiring researcher, that makes this an unmissable local opportunity to put yourself in the picture of the future of cancer research with a global lens.”
Not only that, but the organisers are working to make sure it’s highly engaging and great fun at the same time.
And much more…
Register now – early bird rates close Thurs 3 August. Late breaking abstracts are open until Thurs 10 August.
