Cancer in Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) Conference 2025
Ca-PRI 2025 is coming to Manchester
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.
Registration is now open for this event, sponsored by Cancer Research UK.
Register your place on The University of Manchester Online Store before Friday 28th February.
Date
29/04/2025 – 30/04/2025
Time
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Theme
Cancer Innovation; Cancer Inequalities; Interdisciplinary Care
Location
Contact
Keynote speakers announced
Below is a summary of the keynote speakers for each day of the Ca-PRI conference. The full conference programme will be released very soon so watch this space for any updates.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Registrations are now open and you can register your place on The University of Manchester Online Store.
You can register for one of the following categories:
- Early Career Researcher – £160
- Standard Registration – £210
There is an additional option to attend the conference dinner (£85 pp). Dinner tickets can be purchased as an add-on to the registration fees.
Ca-PRI 2025 kicks off with a welcome reception in the early evening on Monday April 28th 2025 at The Lowry. This is followed by an early career researcher dinner (details to follow). Other Ca-PRI 2025 delegates are welcome to explore the many dinner venues in Salford Quays or take a short tram/bus ride into the centre of Manchester.
The academic programme for Ca-PRI 2025 runs from 9am – 5pm on both Tuesday April 29th and Wednesday April 30th 2025. Registration for delegates opens from 8am on Tuesday April 29th.
The Ca-PRI 2025 conference dinner takes place at The Edwardian Manchester (Free Trade Hall, M2 5GP) on the evening of Tuesday April 29th 2025. You can purchase tickets for the conference dinner on The University of Manchester Online Store.
More details on the Ca-PRI 2025 programme will be released very soon.
Below is a summary of the keynote speakers for each day of the conference:
Keynote speaker – day one (Tuesday 29th April 2025)
Professor Richard Sullivan
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 Michael Pignone
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 received his medical degree in 1993 and completed residency training in primary care internal medicine in 1996 from the University of California- San Francisco. He then completed fellowship training from 1996-98 in clinical epidemiology and health services research through Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, as well as a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health. From 1998 to 2016, he was on the faculty at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine where he was Professor of Medicine, as well as Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology. From 2013-2016, he served as the Founding Director of the UNC Institute of Healthcare Quality Improvement. From 2013 to 2017, he served as a member of the US Preventive Services Task Force.
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.
Dr. Pignone is a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine, the Association of Professors of Medicine, and is a Master of the American College of Physicians. He has also served on multiple national guideline, advisory, and quality improvement panels, including for the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, PCORI, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
All accepted abstracts will be published in a Ca-PRI 2025 abstract book.
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
We will email presenting authors soon regarding Ca-PRI 2025 presentation guidelines.
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.
By bus
From Piccadilly Gardens you can take the X50 bus from Stop K and ride 8 stops to The Imperial Way Museum. From there The Lowry is a short 7-minute walk.
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.
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).
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.
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