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Cancer among people with Autism: From the bench and the clinic to public health and policy
Sep 28, 2024, 04:52

Cancer among people with Autism: From the bench and the clinic to public health and policy

The 1st International Conference on Autism Advanced Research and Management (AARM 2024) is aimed at fostering awareness and promoting collaboration in the field of autism. This conference is organized by the Greek Society for the Protection of Autistic Persons (GSPAP) in partnership with the Hellenic Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, the Culture, Sports and Youth Organization of the City of Athens (OPANDA), and Funogen.

A separate session is dedicated on “Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Cancer Among People with Autism: From the Bench and the Clinic to Public Health and Policy” will be featured, focusing on the intersection of these two critical areas of health and research.

This special session aims to foster a deeper understanding of both autism and cancer, encouraging a more inclusive and effective approach in medical research and treatment strategies.

  • Round Table: “Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Cancer Among People with Autism: From the Bench and the Clinic to Public Health and Policy”
  • Moderation:

Dr. Christos Tsagkaris, Horizon Europe Cancer Mission Board, Brussels, Belgium

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Mr. George Kapetanakis, President, Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK), Athens, Greece

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  • Commentator:

Professor Athanasios Alexiou, AARM2024 Chair (Hellenic Bone Marrow Transplanted Patients Association Member)

Cancer among people with Autism: From the bench and the clinic to public health and policy

  • Panel:

Dr. Andreas Koulouris, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden

Topic: The Oncologist’s Viewpoint: Understanding and Treating Cancer in the Context of Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Prof. Eleni (Lina) Tolma, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus/Horizon Europe Cancer Mission Board, Brussels, Belgium

Topic: The Public Health Viewpoint: Health Promotion at the Intersection of Cancer and Neurodivergence

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Dr. Yeva Margaryan, Institute of Cancer and Crisis, Yerevan, Armenia

Topic: The Syndemic Approach: Preventing and Treating Cancer in People with Neurodivergence in Crisis Settings

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Dr. Christos Tsagkaris

Topic: The Health Policy Viewpoint: The Horizon Europe Cancer Mission and the European Approach Towards Quality of Life for Cancer Patients and Survivors

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For more information or to register for the conference, click here and watch the session here.