The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Global Cancer Surveillance for Local Impact: Leveraging Partnership for Data to Action
First webinar in the IARC@60 series – celebrating 60 years of cancer research for a world without cancer.
To launch the IARC@60 webinar series, we’re focusing on Data, a cornerstone of IARC’s work and a driving force behind global Cancer Research and prevention.
Join us on 29 October 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (CET) for a thought-provoking discussion on how data empowers cancer surveillance, informs policy, and supports evidence-based action to reduce the global cancer burden.
Speakers:
- Dr Freddie Bray, Head, Cancer Surveillance Branch, IARC
- Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram, Deputy Head, Cancer Surveillance Branch, IARC
- Prof. Karen Canfell AC FAHMS, Lead, Cancer Elimination Collaboration, University of Sydney
- Mr Les Mery, Global Programme Manager, Cancer Surveillance Branch, IARC
- Dr Giske Ursin, Professor, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) | University of Oslo
- Mrs Anne Korir, MPH, PhD Student, Senior Research Scientist, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Be part of this milestone conversation as we celebrate six decades of impact and look ahead to the future of cancer data and surveillance.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!”
Karen Canfell, Chair, Cancer Screening and Immunization Committee at Cancer Council Australia and Professor of Public Health at the University of Sydney, shared this post, adding:
“Looking forward to this discussion with our IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization collaborators Isabelle Soerjomataram and Freddie Bray and colleagues – for the IARC@60 series!”
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