Cancer in Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) Conference 2025

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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

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.

 

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Keynote speaker – day one (Tuesday 29th April 2025)

Professor Richard Sullivan

Richard Sullivan is Professor of Cancer & Global Health at King’s College London and Guy’s Hospital Comprehensive Cancer CentreAt 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, Fellow at the Centre for Global Development, and 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 regionsspecifically 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.  

 

 

A headshot of Michael PignoneKeynote 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’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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