Cancer in Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) Conference 2025
Ca-PRI 2025
We are pleased to announce that Ca-PRI 2025 is taking place in Manchester.
Over two days, we’ll explore the latest developments and insights in primary care research with a key focus on innovations in cancer, cancer inequalities and interdisciplinary care. You’ll also have the chance to network with leading primary care professionals and researchers from across the world.
Ca-PRI 2025 is sponsored by Cancer Research UK.
Please note: Ca-PRI 2025 is now sold out.
Click the buttons below to download the Ca-PRI 2025 abstract booklet and programme.
Date
29/04/2025 – 30/04/2025
Time
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Theme
Cancer Innovation; Cancer Inequalities; Interdisciplinary Care
Location
Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Read our FAQs below to find out more about the Ca-PRI 2025 conference.
Download and view the Ca-PRI 2025 programme.
All accepted abstracts are published in our Ca-PRI 2025 abstract booklet.
Abstract types for Ca-PRI 2025
- Oral abstract: 8-minute oral presentation with 3-minutes for questions/discussion in dedicated breakout rooms
- Lightning talk: 3-minute oral presentation with 1-minute for questions/discussion in dedicated breakout rooms
- Digital poster: 3-minute small group poster presentation with 1-minute for questions/discussion
- Online poster: Poster displayed on digital screens within conference venue
- Workshops: 75-minute interactive workshop in dedicated breakout room
Registration for Ca-PRI 2025 is now closed.
We’re excited that you’re presenting at Ca-PRI 2025.
We’ve put together some guidance in this Microsoft Word document that may help, including advice on how to structure and submit your presentation.
If you still have a question about your presentation, please email MCRCcomms@manchester.ac.uk
Our conference is held at The Lowry, Salford, Manchester. The address is:
The Lowry,
Pier 8, The Quays,
Salford, M503AZ
There are several ways to get to The Lowry and we encourage all delegates to use public transport where possible.
By tram
From Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, you can take a tram (Metrolink) from Piccadilly Gardens tram stop. Board the Eccles-bound tram and alight at the Salford Quays tram stop. From there, The Lowry is just a short walk away. Follow signs to the Lowry Outlet Mall, and you’ll easily find The Lowry nearby.
From Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, you can take a tram (Metrolink) from the Piccadilly tram stop. This is located downstairs from the main train station.
Board the Eccles-bound tram (orange line) and alight at the Salford Quays tram stop. From there, The Lowry is just a short walk away. Follow signs to the Lowry Outlet Mall and you’ll easily find The Lowry nearby.
If you are coming from Picadilly Train Station, you’ll need a ticket to cover Zones 1 and 2. This line also contains the Cornbrook Metrolink stop which links to Manchester Airport.
By bus
From Piccadilly Gardens you can take the X50 bus from Stop K and ride 8 stops to The Imperial War Museum. From there The Lowry is a short 7-minute walk. Buses 50 (from the City Centre), 53 (from Manchester Oxford Road) along with 29 and 79 also stop just outside the Lowry.
By walking
If you’re already in Salford Quays or nearby, you can reach The Lowry on foot within a 15 minute walk. Follow signs to The Lowry Outlet Mall and The Lowry is directly opposite.
There is a useful map on the Media City UK website that you can to navigate to The Lowry on foot.
By car
There are a few carparks close by. The Quayside MediaCity UK Carpark is the closest and offers parking up to 24 hours a day and has a number of accessible EV charging points along with accessible parking (postcode M50 3AH).
We encourage sustainable transport where possible. Manchester has two main train stations, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria, which connect the city to many cities across the UK, including London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff.
For those travelling from outside of the UK, Manchester Airport is well connected by various modes of transport. These include train services running to and from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly every 10 minutes, which take around 20 minutes in total. There are also 9 bus services running to and from the city centre to the airport which operate 24 hours a day.
We’ve put together a list of recommended hotels (PDF, 28KB) that are close to The Lowry – either a five or ten minute walk or a five or ten minute drive.
If you’re visiting from outside of the UK/Europe, we encourage you to check the UK Government website to check if you need a visa or electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
You can also read more about recent updates to the UK government’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) on the UK Government website.
If you need more information that is not covered on this webpage, please contact: MCRCcomms@manchester.ac.uk
You can also find out more about the annual Ca-PRI conference and look back at previous events on the Ca-PRI website and X/Twitter.
Ca-PRI keynote speakers
Below is a summary of the keynote speakers for each day of the Ca-PRI conference.
Keynote speaker – day one (Tuesday 29th April 2025)
Richard Sullivan is a Professor of Cancer & Global Health at King’s College London and Guy’s Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Centre. At King’s, he is the Director of the Institute of Cancer Policy and Director of the Centre for Conflict & Health Research. Richard is the NCD advisor to the World Health Organisation, a Fellow at the Centre for Global Development, and a UK representative to the WHO IARC Scientific Governing Council. His global cancer research programs cover cancer systems strengthening, political economy (value & affordability), pharmaceutical policy, and global cancer surgery, with a special interest in cancer care in conflict. He directs several major research programs in conflict and health with a special focus on the Middle East and Sub-Saharan African regions, specifically in health security intelligence and health systems strengthening in conflict. Professor Sullivan trained in surgical oncology with a PhD in Biochemistry from University College London. Richard was previously Clinical Director of Cancer Research UK for over ten years, a board member of UICC, and past Director of the Council for Emerging National Security Affairs.
Keynote speaker – day two (Wednesday 30th April 2025)
Dr. Pignone is Professor of Medicine and Inaugural Vice Chair of Quality and Innovation the Department of Medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine. He also serves as Faculty Director of Primary Care Transformation at the Margolis Center for Health Policy, Director of Cancer Screening Equity within the Duke Cancer Institute and holds an American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professorship. Prior to coming to Duke, he was the inaugural chair of Department of Internal Medicine at the Dell Medical School of the University of Texas- Austin and held the Lowell Lebermann Endowed Chair. He also served as the founding director of cancer prevention and control for the LiveStrong Cancer Institutes within Dell Med. Dr. Pignone’s research is focused on improving implementation and equity in chronic disease prevention and treatment. His main areas of interest include heart disease prevention and cancer screening, particularly colorectal cancer screening. He brings specific expertise in the development and use of decision modeling and cost-effectiveness analyses to assess and improve preventive care.
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