The world of cancer prevention and early detection is constantly changing and evolving. The diverse roles of all those who contribute to better patient outcomes – from basic research to clinical trials, to primary care and specialist clinicians, and all those in between – means we rely on each other to ensure that collectively, we are at the forefront of the latest knowledge and best practice in cancer prevention and early detection. The PREDICT Symposium will provide a rare opportunity to share insights and learn about current and emerging knowledge in this space.
Hear from a stellar line up of international and national leaders at this event including:
Discussions will focus on the latest research and innovations, best practices in early detection, policy and advocacy, and community engagement, with excellent opportunities to network and foster collaborations.
We know that together, we’re better. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this important conversation.
A/Prof Kara Britt
Lab Head, Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention Lab, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
A/Prof Britt leads the Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention Lab within the Cancer Evolution and Metastasis Program. She obtained her PhD from Monash University working on female reproductive endocrinology and undertook a CJ Martin fellowship at the Institute of Cancer Research (UK) under the mentorship of Alan Ashworth and Matthew Smalley. Her work has helped define why women in today’s society have an increased incidence of breast cancer. Her lab has been instrumental in developing pre-clinical models for prevention-based research.
A/Prof Britt has held Early and Mid-Career Victorian Cancer Agency Fellowships and a National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) Early Career fellowship. Her work has been supported by NHMRC, Equity Trustees, NBCF, and the Basser Centre (USA). She also co-chairs the VCCC Accelerating Novel Therapies Program which aims to increase the number of new drugs translating through to the patients that need it most.
Prof Charles Swanton
Chief Clinician, Cancer Research UK; Senior Group Leader of the Cancer Evolution and Genome Instability Laboratory, Francis Crick Institute, University College London
Dr Natalie Diepenhorst
Consumer Advocate
Prof Vivienne Milch
Medical Director, Cancer Australia
A/Prof Dan Buchanan
Principal Research Fellow, Colorectal Cancer Clinical Pathology, the University of Melbourne
Prof Geoff Lindeman
Medical Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital; Joint Head of ACRF Cancer Biology and Stem Cells Division and Breast Cancer Laboratory, WEHI
A/Prof Carolyn Nickson
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne; Breast Group Lead, Cancer Council NSW
Dr Sibel Saya
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Primary Care Cancer Research Group, the University of Melbourne
Dr Rachel Joyce
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the University of Melbourne
Prof Julia Brotherton
Professorial Fellow, Cancer Prevention Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, the University of Melbourne
A/Prof Nicole Rankin
Associate Professor in Evaluation & Implementation Science, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, the University of Melbourne
Prof Paul James
Clinical Geneticist and Director, Parkville Familial Cancer Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital; Head of Clinical Genetics, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Prof Mark Jenkins
Director of the Centre for Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Population & Global Health, the University of Melbourne
Dr Claire Nightingale
Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, the University of Melbourne
Facilitator:
Prof Nancy Baxter
Head of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, the University of Melbourne
Panellists:
Dr Clare Looker
Chief Health Officer, Department of Health, Victorian State Government
Ms Kate Broun
Head of Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation, Cancer Council Victoria
Ms Karleen Plunkett
Consumer advocate
Prof Kelly Phillips
Medical Oncologist and Senior Strategic Research Leader, Breast Service at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Professor of Medicine, The University of Melbourne
A/Prof Jennifer McIntosh
Academic Specialist, Cancer Screening and Implementation Science Research, School of Population and Global Health
