A scientific conference to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Agency for Research on Cancer
The major themes of this landmark conference were structured around the core activities of IARC and cover global cancer occurrence, etiology, and prevention as well as implementation of prevention and early detection. The conference featured keynote lectures from eminent international cancer researchers, as well as smaller themed workshops and symposia for which contributed papers and poster presentations are invited. The programme also included three debates on controversial issues together with “big picture” lectures linking cancer, science, and society.
ABOUT IARC
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization. Its mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.
