Discover the latest research on mammographic density and breast cancer with distinguished speakers from around the world
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This two-day conference aims to share new research and knowledge from around the world to advance our understanding of mammographic density, a strong and heritable risk factor for breast cancer. Sessions from Australian and international experts will cover a wide spectrum of topics including biology, measurement and screening, advanced analytics including AI, epidemiology and genetics, public health policy and community engagement. The conference brings together a multi-disciplinary mix of researchers, clinicians, consumers, industry providers, and policy makers.
Keynote speakers:
Prof Mary Beth Terry, Columbia University: What the global trends in breast cancer reveal and conceal
Dr John Shepherd, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center: Artificial Intelligence for breast cancer risk assessment
About the venue:
The Woodward Centre is located on the 10th floor, Melbourne Law School (Building 106), The University of Melbourne, 185 Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053 – see map – and is fully wheelchair accessible.
Parking
Public car parks are available: enter via Royal Parade onto the university grounds (around a five-minute walk to the Woodward Centre). Also, University Square Car Park has entry points at 244 Bouverie Street or 206 Berkeley Street from Monday – Sunday 6:00am to 10:00pm (both are a short walk to the venue). There is also 2–4 hour public parking in the streets surrounding the Law School.
Public transport
Travel by train to Melbourne Central Station or Flinders Street Station. Then catch tram on Swanston Street to Lincoln Square Stop (Carlton), followed by a five-minute walk to the Woodward.
Bicycles
Bicycle racks are located at the front of the Law Building.
Hosts:
MyBRISK (My Breast cancer RISK) Centre of Research Excellence in association with INFORMD (INformation FORum for Mammograhic Density)
Organising Committee:
Prof John Hopper (University of Melbourne)
A/Prof Jennifer Stone (University of Western Australia)
A/Prof Kara Britt (Peter MacCallum Institute)
A/Prof Wendy Ingman (University of Adelaide)
Prof Rik Thompson (Queensland University of Technology)
Dr Sue Malta & Lynette Walker, MyBRISK: NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence