What does the future of cancer treatment look like?

The latest advancements in cancer research and treatment take center stage as the Translational Cancer Network at Health invites patients, relatives, healthcare professionals, policymakers, businesses, and the general public to the Public Cancer Event 2025.

The first Public Cancer Event took place in 2024 with approximately 500 participants.
The first Public Cancer Event took place in 2024 with approximately 500 participants. Photo: Marjun Danielsen, AU Photo.

At Public Cancer Event 2025, you will have a unique opportunity to engage with some of the country’s leading researchers and healthcare professionals working on developing new technologies and treatment methods in the fight against cancer.

This event is aimed at the general public, but staff from Health or Aarhus University Hospital are more than welcome to attend - perhaps together with family and friends. The event is in Danish.

Public Cancer Event 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
17:30 - 21:15
Søauditorierne, Bartholins Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus

The evening will feature inspiring presentations on topics ranging from radiotherapy and molecular diagnostics to research on rare cancers and the future of cancer treatment without chemotherapy.

In addition to expert talks, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with researchers and patient organizations about prevention, treatment options, and the latest research benefiting patients. Researchers and patient organizations will be available at booths categorized by different cancer diagnoses.

What can you learn at Public Cancer Event 2025?

  • Radiotherapy: Advances in technology, biology, and clinical research
  • Research on rare cancers: How is Aarhus contributing to progress?
  • New technologies and prostate cancer: How can molecular research improve diagnostics and treatment?
  • The future of cancer treatment: Can we envision a future without chemotherapy?

A coffee, tea, and cake break is included in the program. You can find the full schedule on the network’s website.

The event will be officially opened by Dean Anne-Mette Hvas from Health, alongside the co-chairs of the Translational Cancer Network, Professor Martin R. Jakobsen and Clinical Chair Professor Signe Borgquist.

Participation is free, but registration follows a first-come, first-served basis. You can learn more and sign up via Aarhus University’s website.

The Translational Cancer Network hopes to see you for an evening where research and clinical practice come together to create better treatments and a brighter future for cancer patients in Denmark.

Contact

Network Coordinator, PhD Anja P. Einholm
Aarhus University – Health
Phone: +45 93 50 84 08
Email: ape@au.dk