The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), in collaboration with the Geneva Health Forum, Building Bridges, the University of Geneva and esteemed partners was delighted to organise the first Innovation Forum as part of the World Cancer Congress.
The Forum was held at the Campus Biotech Auditorium and Atrium on Monday 16 September 2024. The Campus Biotech serves as the life sciences hub for the Lake Geneva region. The Forum discussed promising groundbreaking technologies, treatments and collaborative models in cancer control and innovative funding and sustainable approaches.
This event united senior executive representatives from the private sector, philanthropic organisations, foundations, sustainable business entities, selected cancer organisations, renowned experts, and academics from universities and research institutes.
Programme
- 16:15 – Participants arrival
- 16:45 - Presentations and interviews
- 17:45 – Reception
- 19:00 – End of programme
Moderated by Maximilian Martin, Global Head of Philanthropy, Lombard Odier, Switzerland
Maximilian Martin
Global Head of Philanthropy, Lombard Odier, Switzerland
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Speakers
Karen Hitschke
CEO, Building Bridges, Switzerland
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Miriam Mutebi
President of AORTIC Africa, Kenya
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Denis Migliorini
Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
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Bruce Levine
Professor in Cancer Gene Therapy, University of Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Pieter Kroese
CEO, ScreenPoint Medical, Netherlands
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Cary Adams
CEO, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
