BONUS Conference 2018 Schedule
9:00 – 9:30
Registration
9:30 – 10:15
Welcome and Keynote Speaker - Dr Helen Mackie
10:15 – 10:45
The Molecular Hallmarks of Cancer – Professor Jeff Evans
10:45 – 11:15
The Exciting Aspects of Proton Beam Therapy – Professor Ed Smith
11:15 – 11:45
Brain Cancer Novel Surgical Interventions – Professor Colin Watts
11:45 – 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 – 12:30
The Role of Surgery in Treatment of Cancer – Mr Bassam Alkari
12:30 – 13:00
Precision Medicine in Oncology – Dr Debashis Sarker
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Poster Presentations
14:00 – 15:00
Academic writing workshop
Radiology workshop
15:00 – 16:15
Coffee Break and Oral Presentations and Fair
16:15 – 17:15
“Cancer Care – Which Way Forward?” – Panel Discussion
17:15 – 17:30
Prize Presentation
17:30 – 18:00
Concluding remarks
18:00 +
Social
Conference Mission Statement:
A national, student-run conference which aims to celebrate the exciting and dynamic specialty that is oncology through world-class speakers, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussion. The conference will provide an opportunity for students to engage with many facets of oncology including cutting-edge medical and surgical practice, and the latest cancer research. We aim to inspire a generation of future doctors to battle what is undoubtedly the Emperor of All Maladies.
Chancellor's Building
Edinburgh EH16 4TJ
Saturday, 29 September 2018, 0900 – 1700