This event in conjunction with the Academy of Medical Sciences will bring together innovators and researchers across career fields to discuss Cancer - Early Detection & Diagnosis.
The Academy of Medical Sciences Cross-Sector Programme is designed to promote health innovation by bringing together Cross-Sector innovators and researchers through networking events and a collaborative funding scheme.
Our event in conjunction with the Academy of Medical Sciences will bring together innovators and researchers across careers and fields to discuss the early detection and diagnosis of cancer.
This event will highlight the advantages of Cross-Sector collaboration in the early detection and diagnosis of cancer and emphasise the need for all sectors to work together to create sustainable solutions, ultimately enhancing care quality across Wales.
What to expect:
- Introductions of the Cross Sector Programme and networking hubs from the Academy of Medical Sciences and Life Sciences Hub Wales
- Table discussions and networking opportunities
- Extended time to network with other participants to find areas of common interest and explore further connections and potential collaborations.
Agenda:
| TIME | ITEM | SPEAKER | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0930 - 1000 | Registration and refreshments | ||
| 1000 - 1010 | Welcome | Academy of Medical Sciences | Welcome and an introduction of the Cross Sector Programme in partnership with Life Sciences Hub Wales. |
| 1010 - 1020 | Overview and session outline | Life Sciences Hub Wales | Overview of partnership working to deliver innovation and adoption in health and social care in Wales. Share the purpose for the day and structure. |
| 1020 - 1045 | Lightning Introductions | All | We will kick off with Lightning Introductions, a dynamic networking experience designed to foster meaningful connections. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and engage in vibrant conversations as they move from table to table, meeting fellow attendees. |
| 1045 - 1100 | Talk | Julie Hepburn | Public involvement in cancer research – working with the public not for them. |
| 1100 - 1115 | Talk | Annie Dahl, Innovation Manager- Partnerships, Macmillan Cancer Support | Macmillan: Our work in Early Detection and How to work with Us. |
| 1115 - 1140 | Networking coffee break | ||
| 1140 - 1155 | Talk | Sian Morgan: Consultant Clinical Scientist & Laboratory Director and Magdalena Meissner: Clinical Liquid Biopsy Lead, Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) | Showcasing the QuicDNA project. |
| 1155 - 1210 | Talk | Adam Bryant: CEO & Founder CanSense | Transforming Cancer Diagnosis: AI liquid biopsy to detect Bowel Cancer early. |
| 1210 - 1225 | Talk | Dr Elizabeth Sharkey: Specialty Doctor, Lung Health Checks Team | Update on the Wales Lung Health Check operational pilot. |
| 1225 - 1240 | Talk | Gabriel Lambert: Director of Clinical and Commercial Development, Tidal Sense | N-Tidal Diagnose: The potential to support Lung Health Checks. |
| 1230 - 1310 | Talk | Panel session | Professor Nicholas Rich: Professor of Socio-Technical Systems Design at Swansea University and Peter Bannister: Managing Director at Romilly Life Sciences. |
| 1310 - 1315 | Thank you and close from Life Sciences Hub Wales and Academy of Medical Sciences. | ||
| 1315 - 1430 | Light lunch and networking. | ||