The event was a huge success with over 200 in attendance and a host of renowned speakers. Both academics and commercialisation specialists were brought together in panel sessions, workshops and networking events to exchange expertise and insight.
The day explored a range of engaging topics through panel sessions and keynote addresses, focusing on the many different routes for translation of basic science, how to run a start-up, and first hand experiences from a range of speakers including Professor Steve Jackson, Professor John Lyon, and many others.
“Bringing together seasoned entrepreneurial teams, meaningful science, intelligent investment and an accessible market is a recipe for success. Cancer Research UK’s Innovation summit commenced this process and many engaged in the pursuit.” John Lyon
In addition to panel sessions and speakers, there were a range of workshops covering three critical areas for translation; therapeutic development, digital approaches to oncology and the commercial opportunities in diagnostics and Imaging. Multiple Q&As throughout the day enabled interactive discussions and perspective, adding real value to the conversations held.
“The Cancer Research UK Innovation Summit was a huge success in bringing together both seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs with representatives from diverse academic and commercial funding organisations. I very much enjoyed the event and hope that other such events take place in the future." Steve Jackson
The day concluded with Chief Business officer Tony Hickson announcing the first in a series of Innovation Prizes, which will be launched on 3rd December, with the aim to inspire and support the next generation of scientists with the drive to take their basic discoveries to patients.
Notes to Editors
About Cancer Research UK
- Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research.
- Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives.
- Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival in the UK double in the last 40 years.
- Today, 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10 years. Cancer Research UK’s ambition is to accelerate progress so that by 2034, 3 in 4 people will survive their cancer for at least 10 years.
- Cancer Research UK supports research into all aspects of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.
- Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK's vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
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