Events
Can we prevent breast cancer? Lester Barr TEDxWarrington Talk
9 February 2024
Lester Barr MBE, Co-Founder and Honorary President of Prevent Breast Cancer, explains how breast cancer prevention might be achieved during a TEDxWarrington talk.
Based on scientific research by the Prevent Breast Cancer Research Unit at the University of Manchester and teams around the world, Lester reveals the key findings of their studies. This is an enlightening assessment of the multiple factors that contribute to breast cancer risk and an urgent appeal to think differently about the future of prevention research as an absolute priority.
Watch: Lester Barr TEDxWarrington Talk You Tube video.
Festschrift Meeting: A celebration of Professor Tony Howell’s academic achievements
On Friday 30th June 2023, Manchester Breast Centre (MBC) hosted a Festschrift Meeting at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building to celebrate Professor Tony Howell’s academic achievements - news article.
How can we predict and prevent breast cancer now?
MBC Public Outreach Event
Friday 23rd October 2020
To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Manchester Breast Centre (MBC) hosted an online event to share the latest scientific developments with members of the public. This seminar is the first in a new series of MBC public engagement events, and focused on the risk factors and prevention of breast cancer.
Programme:
Introduction and welcome, Prof Rob Clarke
How do I examine my breasts? What happens at a breast clinic? Prof Cliona Kirwan
How do we predict the risk of breast cancer and why is it important? Prof Gareth Evans
What type of clinical approaches can be used to prevent breast cancer? Dr Sacha Howell
What are the benefits of breast feeding? Prof Charles Streuli
Q&A panel discussion, Dr Ahmet Ucar