Samra Turajlić, Director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, Consultant Oncologist at The Christie and Professor at the University of Manchester, shared on LinkedIn:
“A week on from the Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Summit in Manchester and the inspiration has not waned!
I was honoured to give the opening keynote on how we can better connect discovery science, clinical research and patient care – and why Manchester has such an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate this journey.
I really enjoyed the fireside conversation with Simon Boulton and Duncan Young of AstraZeneca on how emerging technologies, including AI, are changing cancer discovery and translation – and what it will take to turn technological promise into meaningful patient impact.
The most inspiring part of the day was meeting and hearing from the early-career researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs who are finding creative ways to translate their ideas into real-world impact.
Their ambition, energy and willingness to take risks were infectious.
It is a reminder that the future of cancer innovation will be shaped not just by new technologies, but by the people prepared to challenge conventional thinking and work across disciplines.
Thank you to Tony Hickson, Alessia Errico and the wider Cancer Research Horizons team for bringing together such a vibrant community, and to everyone who shared their ideas and experiences throughout the day.”
About the Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Summit
The Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Summit 2026 took place on November 3 at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. The one-day event brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders focused on translating cancer discoveries into new tools, technologies and treatments.
The programme focused on research translation, entrepreneurship, commercialisation and collaboration, with Manchester positioned as a growing ecosystem connecting discovery science, clinical expertise, data, industry and patient care.
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