Prevent Breast Cancer Research Conference
Prevent Breast Cancer has proudly hosted two Research Conferences in Manchester, with the hope of hosting the third in September 2027. Discover more about our previous conferences today.
2026 Research Conference
In March 2026, Prevent Breast Cancer was proud to organise and host its second edition in Manchester, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians and health professionals dedicated to advancing breast cancer prevention.
Over two days, delegates from across the UK and around the world gathered to hear the latest scientific and clinical developments and discuss how research can translate into real improvements in prevention and patient care.
The conference programme featured six interdisciplinary sessions covering risk prediction, modifiable risk factors, breast density, global health and inequalities, NHS delivery of screening and prevention services, and preventative therapies.
We also saw the return of our popular Dragons’ Den Live Grant Round (featuring a suitcase full of gold bars and a pair of handcuffs!) where researchers pitched their ideas to a panel of experts and the audience, who voted on which project should receive a Prevent Breast Cancer grant of £10,000.
2024 Research Conference
Prevent Breast Cancer hosted its first-ever Research Conference in September 2024. This two-day event was a milestone for the organisation, bringing together some of the brightest minds in breast cancer prevention research.
The conference fostered crucial discussions on topics like Breast Density and Stratified Screening, Genomic Risk Prediction and Ethnicity, and Targeted Breast Cancer Prevention, offering a comprehensive look at how risk prediction and prevention strategies can shape the future.
The conference was organised by Prevent Breast Cancer and leading clinicians and scientists Professor Cliona Kirwan, Lester Barr, Sumohan Chatterjee, Dr Sacha Howell, and Professor Rob Clarke, offering an interdisciplinary platform for exploring original research and clinical developments. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with presentations from both local and international experts, creating a vibrant atmosphere of collaboration.
Thank you to everyone who has made our conferences possible.
We look forward to building on this success, with the hope to hold our next Prevent Breast Cancer Research Conference in September 2027.
About Prevent Breast Cancer
Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer – we’re committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether. Unlike many cancer charities, we’re focused on preventing, rather than curing. Promoting early diagnosis, screening and lifestyle changes, we believe we can stop the problem before it starts. And being situated at the only breast cancer prevention centre in the UK, we’re right at the front-line in the fight against the disease. Join us today and help us create a future free from breast cancer. If you have any questions or concerns, email us today.
