By and for students, clinicians, patients and researchers: all together to break down barriers
Organised as part of the CHARM-EU European University alliance, the international conference ‘Integrated approaches to fight colorectal cancer: all together to break down barriers’ is taking place on 25 September 2024. This event marks the start of an experimental international teaching module for students from the University of Montpellier and the University of Utrecht, both members of the CHARM-EU alliance of European universities.
The conference will bring together clinicians, researchers and patient associations (Digestive Cancers Europe, Mon réseau cancer colorectal, etc.) to share their expertise with international students from different disciplines. It is a unique opportunity for everyone involved in the fight against colorectal cancer to meet, exchange ideas and innovate together. Following the conference, teams of students will work throughout the academic year to propose research projects related to the disease, with the help of the international network of researchers interested in the topic.
This programme has been designed in collaboration with the SIRIC Montpellier Cancer, a site of excellence in cancer research accredited by the French National Cancer Institute (INCa), whose ambition is to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic concepts for cancer patients through an interdisciplinary approach. Several institutions on the site are involved, in particular the Montpellier Cancer Institute, the Montpellier Cancer Research Institute, the Montpellier Charles Gerhardt Institute and the Max Mousseron Biomolecules Institute.
Practical information :
> Registration
Free online registration using the form below
> Programme
> Online event
As this is a hybrid international event, the connection link will be sent to participants before the conference.
> Languages available
Simultaneous translation into French and English will be available.
> Timetable
25 September from 9am to 1pm
- Patient Perspective – Insights from patients and patients’ associations on their experiences with colorectal cancer.
- Clinical Overview – Discussion on current clinical practices and challenges in treating colorectal cancer.
- Research Stakes Flash Presentations – Brief presentations on the latest research developments.
- Round Table – From biology to chemistry: innovative approaches in an interactive session with experts to discuss key issues and future directions.
> Conference venue
Conference room at the Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier (IRCM), ICM Val d’Aurelle Campus, 208 avenue des Apothicaires, Montpellier.
> Contacts :
- Sonia Cantel sonia.cantel@umontpellier.fr
- Aurore Marquis aurore.marquis@icm.unicancer.fr
- Gilles Subra gilles.subra@umontpellier.fr
- Vanessa Vigano vanessa.vigano@umontpellier.fr
