The 2nd SRUK/CERU Cancer Research Networking Day will take place on September 18th, 2023, in Madrid at the National Cancer Research Center (CNIO), a leading research institution focused on advancing the understanding of cancer biology and developing innovative cancer therapies. The networking day will provide an opportunity to bring together experts from diverse backgrounds and fields of expertise to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations in the areas of liquid biopsy, Immunotherapy and cancer stem cells.
Registration for this event is free but mandatory, with limited availability. Book your ticket using SRUK/CERU EventBrite. Everyone is welcome! Deadline 8th September or until all the spaces are taken. So we recommend registering sooner rather than later!
In order to facilitate the attendance of SRUK/CERU members residing in the UK, we are offering microgrants partly supporting travel expenses. Members can apply for a microgrant until the 8th September via the SRUK/CERU Member Zone. If you wish to become a member, you can sig up here as well.
The call for abstracts for short talks is now open for postdocs and predocs until 8th September. Membership is not mandatory.
Registration for this event is free but mandatory, with limited availability. Book your ticket using SRUK/CERU EventBrite. Everyone is welcome! Deadline 8th September or until all the spaces are taken. So we recommend registering sooner rather than later.
Programme
Please be aware that the session themes and programme are both subject to change as detailed planning continues.
9:30 | Registration |
10:00 |
Institutional Welcome Dr María A. Blasco. Director of Spanish National Cancer Research Centre |
10:30 | Keynote. Towards a personalised prevention of pancreatic cancer. Dr Nuria Malats, CNIO (Madrid, Spain). |
11:00 |
Session I – Liquid Biopsy Clinical practice implementation of liquid biopsy in lung cancer. Clinical utility of liquid biopsy for Lung Cancer management. TBC |
12:00 | Networking coffee |
12:40 |
Session II – Cancer Stem Cells Targeting Cancer Stem Cells in Pancreatic Cancer: From bench to “almost” bedside. TBC |
13:20 | Short Talks |
14:00 | Lunch |
15:00 | Short Talks |
15:40 |
Session III – Immunotherapy TBC TBC |
16:20 | Networking coffee |
16:50 |
Session III – Immunotherapy TBC TBC |
17:30 | Closing ceremony and awards |
The price of your journey to be covered by SRUK/CERU will be determined based on the following percentages*:
*If the cost of your return ticket is £40, SRUK/CERU will pay 60% of the price and reimburse you £24. It is highly recommended that you book your train tickets in advance and avoid first-class tickets if you intend to claim a microgrant. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the Cancer Committee at cancer@sruk.org.uk.