Scottish Cancer Conference 2024 Programme

Registration and refreshments

Welcome

Scottish Government address

Cancer Research UK introduction

Keynote speech: Challenges and opportunities in using personalised medicine and artificial intelligence for the early detection of cancer

Break and networking

Breakout sessions

1) University of Stirling: NHS and University partnerships that nurture learning
2) Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute: From candle to lightbulb - how do we promote paradigm-shifting innovation in research?
3) University of Edinburgh: A nationwide collaboration addressing Scotland’s cancer health challenges 

Lunch and networking

Breakout sessions

1) Pancreatic Cancer Action: Community Pharmacy - the new front line for detecting cancer early
2) NHS Fife: NHS Fife Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service - a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to consultant-led pathways
3) Centre for Sustainable Delivery (CfSD): Artificial intelligence (AI) powered X-ray for earlier detection of cancer

Break and networking

Patient speech: Learning to live with brain cancer

Panel session: Driving change using the triple helix model of innovation - how can government, industry and academia collaborate to improve cancer health outcomes?

Chair: Dr Owen Jackson, Director of Policy (Cancer Research UK)

Closing remarks

Conference close