Cancer Sciences Symposium 2026
About this Event
Join us for the Cancer Sciences Symposium 2026, featuring our Thursday evening launch of the Department of Cancer Sciences followed by our Friday full-day symposium programme. This year, our symposium focuses on collaborative research with translational impact. We welcome you to register for either or both days of this event.
Thursday 23 July, 5:30 - 7.30 pm
Lecture theatre 505-007, 85 Park Rd, Grafton
Our new Head of Cancer Sciences, Associate Professor Ben Lawrence will set out his vision Towards a Comprehensive Cancer Centre, followed by an opportunity to network over rinks and canapés.
Friday 24 July, 8.30 am - 5.15 pm
The Fale Pasifika, 20-26 Wynyard Street, Auckland
Our full-day programme features a rich array of speakers and panellists, headlined by keynote speaker Dr Peter Savas (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne), who will speak to his research, the role of collaboration in advancing cancer science, and the value of fostering clinician–scientist partnerships.
See the details of our programme in the Agenda section further down this page, with more details to come as the event approaches. We look forward to welcoming you to our 2026 Cancer Sciences Symposium.
Ngā mihi,
On behalf of Co-Convenors Dr Nicky Lawrence and Dr Alicia Didsbury, and the Cancer Sciences Symposium 2026 Organising Committee
Thursday 23 July
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Towards a Comprehensive Cancer Centre - Cancer Sciences Launch and Networking
Info: Join us on Thursday, 23 July, from 5.30 - 7.30 pm at the University of Auckland's Grafton Campus (Lecture Theatre 505-007, 85 Park Road) as Associate Professor Ben Lawrence, our new Head of Cancer Sciences, sets out his vision 'Towards a Comprehensive Cancer Centre'. Drinks and canapés will be served at the conclusion of the lecture.
Friday 24 July
🕑: 08:30 AM - 05:15 PM
The Collaborative Continuum: Research into Practice and Beyond
Info: Join us on Friday, 24 July, from 8.30 am - 5.15 pm at the University of Auckland's beautiful Fale Pasifika (20-26 Wynyard Street) for our full-day programme features a rich array of speakers and panellists, headlined by keynote speaker Dr Peter Savas
🕑: 08:30 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM
Mihi Whakatau and Symposium Opening
🕑: 09:30 AM
Keynote Speaker: Dr Peter Savas, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne
🕑: 10:15 AM
Morning Tea
🕑: 11:00 AM
Translational Research in Action
Info: Alicia Didsbury; Victoria Jackson; Cherie Blenkiron; Judith McCool
🕑: 12:00 PM
Next Generation Discovery
Info: Early career short oral presentations
🕑: 12:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM
Curiosity in the Clinic
Info: Libby-Rea Brownlee; Alice Mihinnick; Daisy Mak; Jerusha Padayachee; Lauren Brown, Mahendra Naidoo
🕑: 02:30 PM
Cancer Research Together
Info: Ben Lawrence; Fritha Hanning; Alexis Cameron
🕑: 03:15 PM
Afternoon Tea
🕑: 03:45 PM
Cancer Sciences in Motion
Info: George Laking; Rodger Tiedemann; Julie Spicer
🕑: 04:30 PM
Advancing Collaborative Horizons
Info: Translating research into meaningful patient impact requires collaboration across disciplines and sectors. This panel brings together perspectives from across the cancer ecosystem to discuss how partnership can accelerate innovation and translation, and improve outcomes for patients.
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