Cancer breakthroughs don’t happen in isolation — and they don’t happen in just one place. Today’s advances in cancer immunotherapy rely on many pieces coming together: bold scientific ideas, the ability to build treatments safely and locally and the voices of patients who help guide research from the very beginning.
At this Cracking the Cancer Code event, you’ll hear from clinicians, researchers, trainees and patient partners who are working together to change how cancer treatments and beyond are developed. Join us for three engaging talks from leading experts, emerging researchers and community voices that will explore how cancer immunotherapy moves from the lab into real-world care. Together, their stories reveal what modern cancer research really looks like — and why progress depends on more than science alone.
Event Details:Date: Tuesday, Apr. 21 Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., talks begin at 6 p.m. followed by Q & A Location: Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall - Central Library | 800 3rd Street SE Calgary, Alberta
Speakers:
Reimagining Cell and Gene Therapies Beyond Cancer Dr. Nicola Wright, MD Building Cell Therapies Close to Home Dr. Kyle Potts, PhD Lived Experience, Lasting Impact: How patient involvement can shape cancer treatment Camri Imlach, MSc Student, and David Spence, Patient Partner \
This is not just another talk – it's a unique opportunity for YOU to be part of the larger conversation surrounding cancer research and care right here in Calgary. Immerse yourself in a TED Talk-style event that promises to be informative, inspiring and eye-opening.
Questions? Please email fdmed@ucalgary.ca.
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