Anbu Paramasivam
@anbu_ldr
Research Programme Manager in Prevention and Population research at @CRUKResearch Tweets here are my own views about science, food, aviation and random rants
A wonderful final keynote talk from @IARC_DIR highlighting the impact of cancer and the real need and opportunity for cancer prevention. A call to action for this engaged audience and beyond! #PrevConf25
Energising reflections from the amazing #PrevConf25 co-chairs @sarah_blagden, @DrLizJaffee & Prof Gunter, hosted by Dr Castle. A rallying call to the research community. Crowdsourced ideas fuelled a rich bucket list for future projects & #PrevConf26 topics. No time to pause!
Insightful session on cancer prevention implementation chaired by @LindaBauld with Dr Tryon & Profs Domchek, Jebb & Sullivan. It’s not just about evidence—it’s about political will, systems change & public trust. Can we turn knowledge into action? #PrevConf25
Academic punches (and kicks!) flew as @renehan_andrew & Prof Pollak faced off on GLP-1 agonists in cancer prevention—citing each other’s papers as ammo! A fiery, entertaining, and thought-provoking debate on a fast-emerging field. #PrevConf25
A juicy #PrevConf25 session on repurposed drugs for precision prevention—co-chaired by Prof Goodwin & Dr Szabo—featured @ProfKarenBrown, Dr Reynold, Prof Gutkind & Prof Khan. Insights on mechanisms, ambitious trials, adherence & regulatory hurdles. A field of huge potential!
The final day is here, the 'cherry on the cake day'. We are proud that this key report was launched today at #Prevconf25
This report highlights that around the world there are millions of cancer deaths that could be prevented, and each country is facing its own unique challenges. We need governments to act, including here in the UK with the rapid implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Emotional, insightful panel on defining risk from the patient & public perspective—hosted by @billdahutmd with Carole Baas, Anna Fry, Steph Philips & @ProfEmmaCrosbie. A powerful reminder lived experience can deepen prevention research. #PrevConf25
What an intellectual tussle between @yincaoScD & Prof Anderson - on if cancer prevention must start early—risk, origins & targets in youth matter. Late-life action is too late. Facts flew, emotions stirred, academic 'bribery' & 'blackmail' deployed—brilliant debate! #PrevConf25
Immensely rich panel chaired by @lauradelongwood with @jansen_marnix, @yosoykit, Profs Jane & Jones unearthed key future research questions on defining pre-cancer—paving the way for nuanced preventive strategies, mindful of patient & public views on downstream effect #PrevConf25
A whirlwind at #PrevConf25! ~The convergence of ageing, genetics & cancer risk—co-chaired by @WTKLAB & Prof Weeraratna—unpacked how ageing, environment & evolution shape cancer. Stellar talks from @DirenaAC, @sastewartlab, @TuomasTammela & @ATJCagan.
Day 2, here we go! Kicking off unusually with a musical interlude featuring Day 2 keynote speaker Prof Sir Burn, who subsequently highlighted the key outcomes from the @CaPP3 study - cancer prevention is REALITY esp in those with elevated hereditary risk #PrevConf25
A powerful #PrevConf25 session on why health inequalities must be central to cancer risk and primary prevention—co-chaired by @MeliD32 & @BhatlaDr, with insights from @doc_nyasha, @Dr_LEMcCullough, Profs Jha & Chibwesha.
A rich discussion at #PrevConf25 with @tim_tj, @coussens_lisa, Profs Roychoudhuri & Travis on how immune health and its dysregulation influence cancer initiation and progression—and the opportunities this offers for primary prevention.
In the Pre-cancer Biology & Interception session, co-chaired by @leedham_simon & @IrenemGhobrial, @jen_morton, Dr Fabre, @IrenemGhobrial & Prof Winton unpacked the complex but crucial windows for prevention. Key message: “It’s the beginning, not the end.” #PrevConf25
Cracking Day 1 keynote talk by Prof Balmain at #PrevConf25: Cancer prevention isn’t just about avoiding mutations. Non-mutagenic environmental factors can promote tumours — highlighting a broader, critical window for intervention. Research funded by @CancerGrand
.@DrLizJaffee opens #PrevConf25 with a powerful call to action on why cancer primary prevention matters now more than ever. An inspiring start to our 2nd annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference!
Proud to support the #PrevConf25 Programme Committee — with nearly 400 expected, it’s going to be an incredible gathering! Can’t wait for Prof Sir John Burn’s keynote on this important study: tinyurl.com/p7ana5ud Today’s @CRUKCOLcentre’s Primer Event was the perfect kickoff!
Totally psyched for the start of what I’m calling Cancer Prevention Research Celebration Week! Kicking off with @CRUKCOLcentre’s “Learn the Basics: Primer on Cancer Prevention” — diving into the research continuum with world-leading experts. Let’s go! #PrevConf25
These monkeys keep me on my toes—energised yet drained; youthful yet weathered; content yet always worried. Can’t imagine life without them though. And yes, I’m forcing a tradition on them—#FathersDay will always be matching father & daughter socks day!
This will be a great event to gain a holistic view of the important cancer primary prevention field. Do not miss out on the chance to learn from such global experts ahead of attending #PrevConf25! Register for both today
We're so excited about the world-leading experts speaking at our Prevention Primer, co-hosted with @CR_UK! Taking place in London, Tues 24 June. Registration closes Weds 11 June - don't miss out! bit.ly/3EKgzNN @uclcancer @QMBCI @TheCrick @kingsmedicine