Programme

Scientific programme

The programme covers science and policy aspects of food, nutrition, physical activity and cancer prevention.

Day 1 focuses on setting the scene. The sessions will concentrate on research highlights and directions and will draw out key priorities.

Day 2 focuses on the challenges and opportunities for research and policy: locally and globally.

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The programme includes:

Plenary lectures from eminent international speakers

Confirmed speakers include:

• Dr Chris Wild (International Agency for Research on Cancer, France)
• Professor Sir Michael Marmot (University College London, UK)
• Professor Philip James (International Obesity Task Force, UK)
• Dr Francesco Branca (WHO, Switzerland)
• Professor Elio Riboli (Imperial College London, UK)

Parallel sessions on ‘hot topics’ in science and policy

Confirmed speakers for science sessions include:

• Dr Mazda Jenab (International Agency for Research on Cancer, France)
• Dr Michelle Harvie (University of Manchester, UK)
• Professor Ellen Kampman (Wageningen University, NL)
• Professor John Mathers (University of Newcastle, UK)
• Professor Pär Stattin (University of Umea, Sweden)

Confirmed speakers for policy sessions include:

• Professor Mike Richards (National Clinical Director for Cancer, Department of Health, UK)
• Professor Annie Anderson (University of Dundee, UK)
• Fabio Gomes (Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA), Brazil)
• Professor Mike Kelly (Public Health Excellence Centre, UK)

Panel discussion sessions

Confirmed speakers include:

• Professor Alan Jackson (University of Southampton, UK)

Proferred paper sessions

Oral presentations from the best abstract submissions

Workshops

Research directions

Communication of research in the media