Annual convergence symposium
Annual convergence symposium
The CRUK Convergence Science Centre Annual Symposium showcases how convergence science can empower innovations in cancer research.
Over the years, the Centre has championed the merging of engineering, physical sciences, life sciences and medicine to develop novel ways to address challenges in cancer research. Our symposium is an opportunity to come together with colleagues from across our partner institutions to explore the technological progresses we have accomplished collectively.
Registration is now open for our 2025 Annual Symposium. Tickets are limited so secure your place now, get in touch to receive the registration link.
More details about the programme here.
Dr Anthea Monod (Imperial College London)
Prof Manuel Salto-Tellez (The Institute of Cancer Research)
Prof Aldo Faisal (Imperial College London)
Elizabeth Flittner, Non-clinical PhD student
Edagul Ulucay, Intercalated PhD student
A short film sharing patient experiences of pancreatic cancer and their treatment journeys including perspectives from healthcare professionals and scientists working in this area.
Prof Christina Fotopoulou (Imperial College London)
Prof Cathrin Brisken (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Dr Rachael Natrajan (The Institute of Cancer Research)
Prof Kanaga Sabapathy (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
On 17th January 2024, we hosted our annual symposium at the the Royal Geographical Society (London). The theme was "Engineering Cancer Research", centred on the transformative impact of engineering in revolutionising both discovery and clinical research within the field of oncology. This event highlighted the vital role of engineering principles and design methodologies in advancing cancer research, maintaining a steadfast focus on patient-centric approaches. We explored how engineering can significantly alter traditional research paradigms, leading to more effective, bespoke, and compassionate patient care.
Introduction by Prof the Lord Ara Darzi
Prof Axel Behrens (Scientific Director, CRUK Convergence Science Centre)
Enhancing EDI in Participatory Research: Elevating Participation and Methodology in Cancer Research and Engineering Innovations
Organisers: Dr Patrick Kierkegaard (CSC), Ms Kelly Gleason (Imperial), Dr Markella Boudioni (RMH)
Professor Rylie Green – Head of the Bioengineering Department at Imperial College London
Professor Yan Yan Sheri Huang – CRUK Cambridge Centre, Department of Bioengineering, University of Cambridge
Kelly Gleason & Sonal Thakrar
Melanie Herpels
Joseph Broomfield
Professor Dow-Mu Koh – Co-Director AI imaging Hub at The Royal Marsden NIHR BRC
Professor Constantin Coussios – Director of the Oxford Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford
Our CRUK Convergence Science Centre 2022 Symposium was organised on 7th of December 2022 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel. On this occasion we welcomed our local research community, research funding bodies and other major initiatives such as the NIHR Biomedical Research Centres and Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres to accelerate the translation of research for patient benefit.
Introduction by Prof Kristian Helin (CEO, ICR)
Prof Axel Behrens (Scientific Director, CRUK Convergence Science Centre)
NIHR BRC Overview
Prof David Cunningham (Director, Marsden BRC)
Clinical Delivery: Forward and Reverse Translation
Prof Johann de Bono (Director of the Drug Development Unit, ICR)
Transforming Brain Cancer Resection with Real-Time, Multi-Scale Imaging
Drug Delivery to a Paediatric Tumour Model Using Short-pulse Focused Ultrasound and Microbubble Exposure
Dani Chatterton (Convergence Science Centre PhD Student)
Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting for Brain Tumours
Imperial NIHR BRC Overview
Prof Iain McNeish (BRC Cancer theme lead and Head of Cancer Division, Imperial)
Dr Sam Au (Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Bioengineering, Imperial)
Unravelling the Tumour Microenvironment Using Convergence Science
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