Description: Cancer is affected by our genetics in many different ways. Multiple cancers can be influenced by our genes and the effectiveness of cancer treatment can vary according to our DNA. The healthcare environment has responded to emerging research findings by offering new testing options and innovative therapies based on the results of genetic testing.
To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Central and South Genomics is hosting a webinar on the genomics of bowel cancer.
Attendees will hear from a panel of experts including Professor David Church, Cancer Research UK Senior Cancer Research Fellow and Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology, on a range of topics including:
- The connection between genomics and bowel cancer
- The testing process
- Emerging research findings
- Lynch Syndrome
Date and Time: Tuesday 28th April 2026, 13:00 – 15:00
Cost: Free
Format: Online webinar
Audience: This event is for healthcare professionals working in any specialism who are looking to learn more about bowel cancer from a genomics perspective, to increase their ability to identify when testing may be required, to guide patients through the process and to learn how to speak to patients about inherited cancers and tailored treatments.
Link to Register: Get free tickets – Bowel cancer and genomics: what healthcare professionals need to know – Microsoft Teams