World Cancer Day 2026
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The Cancer Prev Institute is organising an event about cancer prevention and aging on 4 February 2026 at Biopôle Lausanne.
A focused evening bringing together leaders in translational medicine to explore opportunities at the intersection of aging and cancer. The event will convene scientists, clinicians, biotech innovators, investors, and healthcare stakeholders to discuss emerging research, translational pathways, and practical approaches to cancer prevention in the context of longevity. The programme includes expert talks, an interactive Biotech Innovators in Aging and Cancer session, and the launch of the Cancer Prevention Institute Translational Hub, followed by a networking aperitif to foster collaboration and partnership.
PROGRAMME
5 PM – Welcome & Opening remarks
Pierre-Jean Wipff, Biopôle
5.05 PM – Cancer prevention in the era of longevity
Prof. Gian-Paolo Dotto, Harvard Medical School
5.20 PM – Cancer prevention in practice: Pilot studies in Switzerland
Dr. An Buckinx, CancerPrev Institute
5.35 PM – Hormones: Keys to breast cancer prevention
Prof. Cathrin Brisken, EPFL
6 PM – Biotech innovators in aging and cancer & roundtable
Skintegrity platform: Sabine Werner
EpiKare Bio: Gian-Paolo Dotto
Genknowme: Semira Gonseth Nusslé
Topadur Pharma: Matthias Schäfer
InnoMed Advisors: Nikolay Milev
Hedera Dx: Damien Lapray
Virdis Group: Nathalie Rowell
SIB: Vincent Zoete
7 PM – Networking aperitif by Genknowme
🗓 4 February 2026 – 5 PM – 8 PM | ➡️ Registration