Anbu Paramasivam
@anbup.bsky.social
Research Programme Manager in Prevention and Population research at @CRUK. Messages here are my own views about science, food, aviation and random rants
A wonderful final keynote talk from Dr Elisabete Weiderpass (Director of IARC) highlighting the impact of cancer and the real need and opportunity for cancer prevention. A call to action for this engaged audience and beyond! #PrevConf25
June 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A wonderful final keynote talk from Dr Elisabete Weiderpass (Director of IARC) highlighting the impact of cancer and the real need and opportunity for cancer prevention. A call to action for this engaged audience and beyond! #PrevConf25
Energising reflections from the amazing #PrevConf25 co-chairs @sarahblagden.bsky.social, Profs Jaffee & Gunter, hosted by Dr Castle. A rallying call to the research community. Crowdsourced ideas fuelled a rich bucket list for future projects & #PrevConf26 topics. No time to pause!
June 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Energising reflections from the amazing #PrevConf25 co-chairs @sarahblagden.bsky.social, Profs Jaffee & Gunter, hosted by Dr Castle. A rallying call to the research community. Crowdsourced ideas fuelled a rich bucket list for future projects & #PrevConf26 topics. No time to pause!
Insightful session on cancer prevention implementation chaired by Prof Bauld with Dr Tryon & Profs Domchek, Jebb & Sullivan. It’s not just about evidence—it’s about political will, systems change & public trust. Can we turn knowledge into action? #PrevConf25
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Insightful session on cancer prevention implementation chaired by Prof Bauld with Dr Tryon & Profs Domchek, Jebb & Sullivan. It’s not just about evidence—it’s about political will, systems change & public trust. Can we turn knowledge into action? #PrevConf25
Academic punches (and kicks!) flew as @renehan_andrew & Prof Pollak faced off on GLP-1 agonists in cancer prevention—citing each other’s papers as ammo! A fiery, entertaining, and thought-provoking debate on a fast-emerging field. #PrevConf25
June 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Academic punches (and kicks!) flew as @renehan_andrew & Prof Pollak faced off on GLP-1 agonists in cancer prevention—citing each other’s papers as ammo! A fiery, entertaining, and thought-provoking debate on a fast-emerging field. #PrevConf25
A juicy #PrevConf25 session on repurposed drugs for precision prevention—co-chaired by Prof Goodwin & Dr Szabo—featured Prof Karen Brown, Dr Reynold, Prof Gutkind & Prof Khan. Rich academic & industry insights on mechanisms, trials, adherence & regulatory barriers -a field of huge potential!
June 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
A juicy #PrevConf25 session on repurposed drugs for precision prevention—co-chaired by Prof Goodwin & Dr Szabo—featured Prof Karen Brown, Dr Reynold, Prof Gutkind & Prof Khan. Rich academic & industry insights on mechanisms, trials, adherence & regulatory barriers -a field of huge potential!
The final day of #Prevconf25 is here, the 'cherry on the cake day'. Kicking off with the launch of the 4th edition of the Cancer Atlas from ACS & IARC. This important update is crucial for understanding the current global landscape and enabling effective future preventive interventions.
June 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The final day of #Prevconf25 is here, the 'cherry on the cake day'. Kicking off with the launch of the 4th edition of the Cancer Atlas from ACS & IARC. This important update is crucial for understanding the current global landscape and enabling effective future preventive interventions.
Emotional, insightful panel on defining risk from the patient & public perspective—hosted by Dr Dahut with Carole Baas, Anna Fry, Steph Philips & Prof Crosbie. A powerful reminder that lived experience can deepen prevention research. #PrevConf25
June 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Emotional, insightful panel on defining risk from the patient & public perspective—hosted by Dr Dahut with Carole Baas, Anna Fry, Steph Philips & Prof Crosbie. A powerful reminder that lived experience can deepen prevention research. #PrevConf25
Immensely rich panel chaired by Prof Wood with Prof Marnix, Kit, Jane & Jones unearthed key future research questions on defining pre-cancer—paving the way for nuanced preventive strategies, mindful of patient & public perspectives on downstream effect #PrevConf25
June 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Immensely rich panel chaired by Prof Wood with Prof Marnix, Kit, Jane & Jones unearthed key future research questions on defining pre-cancer—paving the way for nuanced preventive strategies, mindful of patient & public perspectives on downstream effect #PrevConf25
A whirlwind at #PrevConf25! ~The convergence of ageing, genetics & cancer risk—co-chaired by @wtklab.bsky.social , @ashi-w.bsky.social —unpacked how ageing, environment & evolution shape cancer. Stellar talks from @atjcagan.bsky.social, Profs Stewart, Tammela, & Alonso-Curbelo.
June 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A whirlwind at #PrevConf25! ~The convergence of ageing, genetics & cancer risk—co-chaired by @wtklab.bsky.social , @ashi-w.bsky.social —unpacked how ageing, environment & evolution shape cancer. Stellar talks from @atjcagan.bsky.social, Profs Stewart, Tammela, & Alonso-Curbelo.
Day 2, here we go! Kicking off unusually with a musical interlude featuring the Day 2 keynote speaker, Prof. Sir Burn, who subsequently highlighted the key outcomes from the CaPP3 study - cancer prevention is a reality, especially in those with elevated hereditary risk #PrevConf25
June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Day 2, here we go! Kicking off unusually with a musical interlude featuring the Day 2 keynote speaker, Prof. Sir Burn, who subsequently highlighted the key outcomes from the CaPP3 study - cancer prevention is a reality, especially in those with elevated hereditary risk #PrevConf25
A powerful session at #PrevConf25 on why health inequalities must be front and centre in cancer risk and primary prevention—co-chaired by Profs Davis & Bhatla, with key insights from Prof Chambwe, Prof Chibwesha, Dr McCullough & @countthedead.bsky.social.
June 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A powerful session at #PrevConf25 on why health inequalities must be front and centre in cancer risk and primary prevention—co-chaired by Profs Davis & Bhatla, with key insights from Prof Chambwe, Prof Chibwesha, Dr McCullough & @countthedead.bsky.social.
A rich discussion at #PrevConf25 with @timmunologist.bsky.social, Profs Coussens, Roychoudhuri & Travis on how immune health and its dysregulation influence cancer initiation and progression—and the opportunities this offers for primary prevention.
June 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A rich discussion at #PrevConf25 with @timmunologist.bsky.social, Profs Coussens, Roychoudhuri & Travis on how immune health and its dysregulation influence cancer initiation and progression—and the opportunities this offers for primary prevention.
In the Pre-cancer Biology & Interception session, co-chaired by Profs Leedham & Ghobrial, @jenmorton.bsky.social, Dr Fabre, Prof Ghobrial & Prof Winton unpacked the complex but crucial windows for prevention. Key message: “It’s the beginning, not the end.” #PrevConf25
June 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In the Pre-cancer Biology & Interception session, co-chaired by Profs Leedham & Ghobrial, @jenmorton.bsky.social, Dr Fabre, Prof Ghobrial & Prof Winton unpacked the complex but crucial windows for prevention. Key message: “It’s the beginning, not the end.” #PrevConf25
Cracking Day 1 keynote talk by Prof Balmain at #PrevConf25: Cancer prevention isn’t just about avoiding mutations. Non-mutagenic environmental factors can promote tumours — highlighting a broader, critical window for intervention. Research funded by @cancergrand.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Cracking Day 1 keynote talk by Prof Balmain at #PrevConf25: Cancer prevention isn’t just about avoiding mutations. Non-mutagenic environmental factors can promote tumours — highlighting a broader, critical window for intervention. Research funded by @cancergrand.bsky.social
Professor Liz Jaffee opens #PrevConf25 with a powerful call to action on why cancer primary prevention matters now more than ever. An inspiring start to our 2nd annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference!
June 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Professor Liz Jaffee opens #PrevConf25 with a powerful call to action on why cancer primary prevention matters now more than ever. An inspiring start to our 2nd annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference!
These monkeys keep me on my toes—energised yet drained; youthful yet weathered; content yet always worried. Can’t imagine life without them though. And yes, I’m forcing a tradition on them #father’s day will always be matching father & daughter socks day!
June 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
These monkeys keep me on my toes—energised yet drained; youthful yet weathered; content yet always worried. Can’t imagine life without them though. And yes, I’m forcing a tradition on them #father’s day will always be matching father & daughter socks day!