Virtual Event, Worldwide : 28 October 2025
Listed times are in Central European Time (CET)
WELCOME
Chair: George Sflomos
Delia Nicoara Chairperson, OECI for Patients Working Group
'From Bench to Bedside Together: The Role of OECI4patients – Hospitals, NGOs and Patients in Cancer Research'
SESSION 1: Patient Partnerships in Research and Advocacy
To include the importance of involving patients from the start of a research project and case studies of successful partnerships between researchers and patients.
Juan-Jose Ventura Cancer Patients Europe, Belgium
'How can patients contribute and improve research'
Q&A: 13:40-13:50
Marianna Vitaloni Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE), Belgium
'Patient Co-creation in GI Cancer Research'
Q&A: 14:10-14:20
George Sflomos EPFL, Switzerland
'Collaborating with Patients in Cancer Research to Address Challenges and Drive Progress'
Q&A: 14:40-14:50
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SESSION 2: Breaking Barriers in Patient Involvement and Communication
To include Education - Improving Communication Between Patients and Researchers. Overcoming challenges in translating complex scientific concepts for patient understanding/communication.
Chair: Marta Puyol
Tanja Spanic Europa Donna, Slovenia
Q&A: 15:30-15:40
Robin Urquhart Dalhousie University, Canada
'From driving research funding to mobilizing knowledge: patient involvement across the cancer research continuum'
Q&A: 16:00-16:10
Terri Conneran KRAS Kickers, USA
'Biomarkers & Belonging: Making Space for the Person in Precision Medicine'
Q&A: 16:30-16:40
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OPEN FORUM
An informal disussion session where speakers and participants are invited to discuss the key talking points from the day
SUMMARY AND CLOSE