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CO Academic Day

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Event overview

The clinical oncology academic day is essential for those interested in research. This is a fantastic opportunity for trainees to learn about the innovations in translational research. Hear experienced academics share their expertise on biomarker research, big data and gene editing. You will have the opportunity to participate in discussions on mentoring and pathways to academic careers. You’ll also have an exclusive opportunity to meet with the faculty and discuss your ideas and learn from those who have pursued academic careers as clinical oncologists.

Learning objectives

1. Familiarise yourself with routes to becoming involved in research at different stages of your career

2. Learn about current innovations in translational research

3. Network and discuss your ideas among peers and with an expert faculty interested in academic clinical oncology

Who should attend?

  • Clinical oncology trainees
  • Clinical oncology consultants

Registration fees

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Trainees, allied healthcare professionals and concessions£50
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RCR Consultant Fellows and members£65
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Non-members £80
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Programme:

Timing

Schedule

11:00-11:30

Registration and coffee

 

Keynote:

11:30-12:00

How to get ahead when publishing

Professor Peter Hoskin, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and The
Christie NHS Foundation Trust

 

Translational research in action:

12:00-12:20

Innovations in detecting somatic and germline mutations in cancer

Dr Anjana Kulkarni, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

12:20-12:40

Using real world data with natural experiments

Prof Richard Grieve, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

12:40-13:00

Radiotherapy Bioadaptation using functional imaging

Dr Anubhav Data, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

13:00-14:00

Lunch

 

Pathways to an active research career:

14:00-14:20

How to set up research projects

Dr Emma Khoury, University Hospital Southampton

14:20-14:40

The whys and hows to be an ACF

Dr Hannah Bromley, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

14:40-15:00

Tips/advice for doing a MD/PhD but not going through an academic pathway

Dr Amani Chowdhury, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

15:00-15:30

The long and winding road to being a research active NHS consultant

Dr Rachel Pearson, Newcastle Hospitals' Northern Centre for Cancer Care

15:30-16:00

Tea and coffee break

 

Innovations in translational research:

16:00-16:20

AI in Clinical Oncology – the rise of the machines

Prof Marianne Aznar, The University of Manchester

16:20-16:40

Designing trials for advanced technologies

Prof Emma Hall, The Institute of Cancer Research

16:40-17:00

Gene editing and clinical applications

Dr Saif Ahmad, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

17:00-17:30

cfDNA and minimal residual disease for treatment
optimisation

Dr Bernadett Szabados, Barts Cancer Institute, London

17:30-17:35

Closing remarks

Prof Ananya Choudhury, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

17:35-18:30

Networking with refreshments

 


Location

The Royal College of Radiologists
63 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3JW

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  • ‘The opportunities for networking and the change to hear a range of stories and experiences about how and why different academics developed their careers’

    ‘Good constructive advice for how to get involved in CO research’

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