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The valley’s heavy hitters in the medical industry will gather next month in downtown Kelowna to discuss cancer.
The inaugural Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients. It will be held on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Innovation Centre, and it will bring together representatives from UBC Okanagan, Accelerate Okanagan, BC Cancer and Interior Health.
“Our hope is that we have created an environment where clinical and academic colleagues can share their perspectives on the complex problems facing the health-care system today,” BC Cancer-Kelowna regional medical director Dr. Ross Halperin said. “Our strategy is to attract and engage the regional innovation community to assist in developing innovative solutions.”
The day will follow the patient journey, from preventing and detecting the disease through to diagnosis and treatment, and finding ways to support survivors and a patient’s quality of life. Leaders in cancer care and research will discuss the current state of cancer care in B.C. and the innovative research that is shaping the future of health in this province.
Dr. Connie Eaves, an international leader in stem cell research, will deliver the keynote address. Dr. Eaves is the winner of the prestigious 2019 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award for her pioneering discoveries and advocacy for early-career researchers and women in science.
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