Description
Co-chair of new UK Society of Behavioural Medicine: Cancer prevention and screening SIGFocus and purpose: To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge, information and best practice for those interested in the application of behavioural medicine to the primary and secondary prevention of cancer, together with cancer screening. By bringing together researchers, clinicians, third sector organisations and public/patient representatives to facilitate the exchange of information on diverse aspects of cancer prevention and screening research, and cutting across different behaviours, the SIG aims to enhance networks and collaborations and, ultimately, accelerate progress towards and improvement in cancer outcomes.
Planned activities: Conference symposia/ webinars/ one-day meetings to raise the profile of relevant work among behavioural science and cancer research communities; facilitate research visits/placements between members; support UKSBM mentoring scheme and ECR cancer-related fellowship applications; disseminate relevant topic updates and information to members.
Co-chairs and contact details: Dr Jo Waller (King's College London), [email protected],
Dr Rebecca Beeken (University of Leeds), [email protected],
Dr Teresa Corbett (Solent University), [email protected]
Hosted SIG launch Webinar on Friday 24th July 14.30-16.00 entitled 'Behavioural science in cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis'
| Period | 24 Jul 2020 |
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| Event type | Seminar |
| Degree of Recognition | National |