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Community Health Talk Motueka: Advances in Cancer: Research to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Monday 4th November 2024

Free event. Seats are limited. Please fill out the online form to register.

Associate Professor Logan Walker will discuss advances in understanding genetic mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and how a new standardized protocol helps oncologists interpret test results, guiding cancer prevention and treatment.

Professor Gabi Dachs will present her research on the role of vitamin C in cancer, exploring its potential benefits and limitations as part of treatment.

Dr Elisabeth Phillips will showcase her bioengineering model that studies the influence of fat cells on breast cancer growth and spread, identifying new diagnostic markers and treatment targets.

Please register online or by contacting us as only limited seats available.

There will be an opportunity to mix and mingle with the researchers after the lecture, and ask any questions you may have.

Free

Date(s)

November 4

Time

7 pm - 9 pm

Location

Mapua / Moutere / Motueka

Venue

Motueka Public Library
32 Wallace Street, Motueka 7143

Tickets, Bookings and Entry

Tickets from Ticketing Website

Contact

Ph. 03 5391137
info@cancernelson.org.nz

Additional Info

Official Website

 

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