Global Summit on War and Cancer 2023: Mark Lawler’s speech on health diplomacy

The 1st Global Summit on War and Cancer took place on 14 – 16 December, 2023. It was organized by the Institute of Cancer and Crisis and OncoDaily. Renowned healthcare specialists from all over the world came together to discuss cancer issues at the time of war.

We were honored to have Mark Lawler, Chair in Translational Cancer Genomics at Queen’s University Belfast, as a speaker during the Summit where his topic centered on health diplomacy in action. The cancer legacy of the Good Friday Agreement.

Prof. Lawler emphasized the enduring legacy of the Good Friday Agreement in shaping collaborative efforts to address cancer-related challenges, exemplifying the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy in advancing global health.