CCRP Annual Event 2026
About this Event
Join us for the Cardiff Cancer Research Partners (CCRP) Annual Conference 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, students and partners from across the cancer research community for a day of knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking.
The conference will showcase the breadth of cancer research taking place across Cardiff and Wales, with presentations covering clinical research, discovery science, translational research, drug development, precision medicine and data strategy. Attendees will hear from leading experts and emerging researchers, gain insight into current and future research priorities, and explore opportunities to build new partnerships that accelerate progress in cancer care and research.
The event will also feature exhibitor stands from organisations across the cancer research landscape, providing opportunities to connect with colleagues, discover new initiatives and discuss future collaborations.
Whether you are actively involved in cancer research, support research delivery, or are interested in the future direction of cancer care in Wales, this conference offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the wider cancer research community.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
📍 Venue: Hadyn Ellis Building, Cardiff
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend
👥 Expected attendance: Approximately 150 delegates
Who should attend?
· Researchers and academics
· Clinicians and healthcare professionals
· Research nurses and allied health professionals
· Students and early career researchers
· Research partners, charities and industry representatives
· Anyone with an interest in advancing cancer research in Wales
Register your free place today and join us for a day of learning, networking and collaboration.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:35 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Host: Mererid Evans, Consultant Oncologist & Velindre R&D Lead
🕑: 09:35 AM - 09:50 AM
Update on CCRP
Host: Mererid Evans, Consultant Oncologist & Velindre R&D Lead
🕑: 09:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Clinical Operational Group (COG)
Host: Katie Gilmour, Senior Research Nurse
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
COFFEE BREAK
🕑: 11:50 AM - 11:55 AM
Introduction to DTR
Host: Awen Gallimore, Cardiff University
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:40 PM
Talks from DTR Group – Part 1
Host: PhD Students
Info: Chaired by Dr Mathew Clement, Research Fellow, Division of Infection & Immunity at Cardiff University
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:30 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Talks from DTR Group – Part 2
Host: PhD Students
Info: Chaired by Professor Alan Parker, Head of Solid Cancers, Professor of Translational Virology, Director of the Wales Applied Virology Unit
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:20 PM
Introduction
Host: Matt Wise, Consultant & Associate Cardiff and Vale
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:50 PM
Precision Medicine and Neurotherapeutics
Host: Rachel Savery, Interim Managing Director
Info: Ambitions for collaboration with cancer research within Cardiff Health Partners
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Data Strategy
Info: Peter Giles, Professional Advisor for Data Science - Division of Cancer and Genetics, Cardiff University
Liz Merrifield, Information Governance and Research Governance Lead School of Medicine, Cardiff University
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:35 PM
COFFEE BREAK
🕑: 03:35 PM - 03:50 PM
Cancer discovery centre
Host: Richard Clarkson, Director, European Cancer Stem Cell
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing remarks
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