Are you interested in oncology, science, and its real impact on society?
We are happy to announce the 1st Oncology Awareness Summit taking place in El Bierzo (Spain) and organised by the SRUK/CERU Cancer Committee, in collaboration with the International Collaborations and the Outreach and Public Engagement Departments, as well as Oncobierzo.
This exciting event aims to raise awareness and bring cutting-edge medical and scientific knowledge in cancer to professionals, students, healthcare practitioners and the general public. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a series of ten outstanding talks delivered by leading experts in oncology research and specialist physicians, creating a unique space for learning, networking, and innovation.
PROGRAMME
20th February
16:00 – 16:15 – Registration
16:15 – 16:30 – Welcome
16:30 – 17:00 – Presentation Organisers: Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) and Oncobierzo
17:00 – 17:15 – Presentation: CrisCancer
17:15 – 17:55 – Presentation: Research at the Ponferrada Campus, Univeristy of Leon (ULE)
- Dra. Alba Marcos Delgado (Registered Nurse. Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences. Member of the Research Group on Gene–Environment Interactions and Health (GIIGAS). Area of Preventive Medicine at Campus de Ponferrada (ULE))
- Dr. Mario Fernandez Gorgojo (Physiotherapist. Professor, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy. Member of the Aging, Neuroscience, Health and Development Research Group (ENSADE). Area of Physiotherapy at Campus de Ponferrada (ULE))
17:55 – 18:15 – 1st Session: Clinical perspectives from El Bierzo Hospital: Haematology
- Dr. Erik de Cabo López (Haematologist, El Bierzo Hospital)
18:15 – 19:30 – Drinks reception
21st February
10:00 – 10:30 – Registration
10:30 – 10:45 – Welcome
10:45 – 11:45 – 2nd Session:Decoding cancer: The role of scientific research
- Dra. Ceres Fernandez Rozadilla (Santiago de Compostela Health Research Institute (IDIS))
- Dra. Sandra Blanco Benavente (University of Salamanca Cancer Research Centre (CIC – USAL/CSIC)
- Dra. Rocío Rodríguez Macias (Salamanca Biomedical Research Institute (IBSAL)
11:45 – 12:15 – Coffee break
12:15 – 12:30 – Presentation CERU: On the move fellowships
12:30 – 13:30 – 3rd Session: Diagnostic and critical care approaches in oncology patient management
- Dra. Lara Martínez González (Radiology Specialist, University Hospital of León)
- Dr. David Iglesias Posadilla (Intensive Care Physician, Marqués de Valdecilla Hospital)
- Dña. Laura Beatriz Rodríguez Pola (Oncology Nutrition Specialist)
13:30 -15:00 – Lunch time
15:00 – 16:00 – 4th Session: Comprehensive oncology care: From diagnosis to treatment
- Dr. J. Pedro Robledo (Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, El Bierzo Hospital)
- Dra. Tania Funes (Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, El Bierzo Hospital)
16:00 – 17:00 – Roundtable discussion with speakers and patients
17:00 – 18:00 – Closing: Drinks reception
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🗓️ Dates: 20th and 21st of February 2026.
⏱️ Time: Friday 4pm-7.30pm & Saturday 10am-6pm.
📌 Location: La Térmica Cultural, Ponferrada (Spain).
💰 Admission: Free, registration is required.