Anbu Paramasivam
Research Programme Manager in Prevention and Population research at @CRUK. Messages here are my own views about science, food, aviation and random rants
- We are building an exciting & jam-packed 2026 agenda with our Co-Chairs Prof Andy Chan, Prof Kala Visvanathan, & Prof Kwee Yong, showcasing prevention research across the continuum. Early bird registration &abstract submissions for posters and flash talks are now open for a limited window. Join us!
- Excited to be co-hosting, together with Sara Castro from @cancerresearchuk.org &Judith Bray from @ccsresearch.bsky.social, an upcoming webinar on a unique co-funding opportunity supporting UK–Canada collaborations in mechanistically driven cancer primary prevention research. Why wait - sign up now!
- Excited to co-host (with Sara Castro, CRUK & Judith Bray, CCS) an upcoming webinar on a unique UK–Canada co-funding opportunity in mechanistically driven cancer primary prevention research. A fantastic chance to connect researchers across borders! Please share with anyone who might be interested!
- A wonderful final keynote talk from Dr Elisabete Weiderpass (Director of IARC) highlighting the impact of cancer and the real need and opportunity for cancer prevention. A call to action for this engaged audience and beyond! #PrevConf25
- Energising reflections from the amazing #PrevConf25 co-chairs @sarahblagden.bsky.social, Profs Jaffee & Gunter, hosted by Dr Castle. A rallying call to the research community. Crowdsourced ideas fuelled a rich bucket list for future projects & #PrevConf26 topics. No time to pause!
- Insightful session on cancer prevention implementation chaired by Prof Bauld with Dr Tryon & Profs Domchek, Jebb & Sullivan. It’s not just about evidence—it’s about political will, systems change & public trust. Can we turn knowledge into action? #PrevConf25
- Academic punches (and kicks!) flew as @renehan_andrew & Prof Pollak faced off on GLP-1 agonists in cancer prevention—citing each other’s papers as ammo! A fiery, entertaining, and thought-provoking debate on a fast-emerging field. #PrevConf25
- A juicy #PrevConf25 session on repurposed drugs for precision prevention—co-chaired by Prof Goodwin & Dr Szabo—featured Prof Karen Brown, Dr Reynold, Prof Gutkind & Prof Khan. Rich academic & industry insights on mechanisms, trials, adherence & regulatory barriers -a field of huge potential!
- The final day of #Prevconf25 is here, the 'cherry on the cake day'. Kicking off with the launch of the 4th edition of the Cancer Atlas from ACS & IARC. This important update is crucial for understanding the current global landscape and enabling effective future preventive interventions.
- Emotional, insightful panel on defining risk from the patient & public perspective—hosted by Dr Dahut with Carole Baas, Anna Fry, Steph Philips & Prof Crosbie. A powerful reminder that lived experience can deepen prevention research. #PrevConf25
- What an intellectual tussle between yincaoscd.bsky.social & Prof Anderson! On why cancer prevention must start early—risk, origins & targets in youth are key. Late-life action is too late. Facts clashed, emotions flared, with academic 'bribery' & 'blackmail' thrown in #PrevConf25
- Immensely rich panel chaired by Prof Wood with Prof Marnix, Kit, Jane & Jones unearthed key future research questions on defining pre-cancer—paving the way for nuanced preventive strategies, mindful of patient & public perspectives on downstream effect #PrevConf25
- A whirlwind at #PrevConf25! ~The convergence of ageing, genetics & cancer risk—co-chaired by @wtklab.bsky.social , @ashi-w.bsky.social —unpacked how ageing, environment & evolution shape cancer. Stellar talks from @atjcagan.bsky.social, Profs Stewart, Tammela, & Alonso-Curbelo.
- Day 2, here we go! Kicking off unusually with a musical interlude featuring the Day 2 keynote speaker, Prof. Sir Burn, who subsequently highlighted the key outcomes from the CaPP3 study - cancer prevention is a reality, especially in those with elevated hereditary risk #PrevConf25
- A powerful session at #PrevConf25 on why health inequalities must be front and centre in cancer risk and primary prevention—co-chaired by Profs Davis & Bhatla, with key insights from Prof Chambwe, Prof Chibwesha, Dr McCullough & @countthedead.bsky.social.
- A rich discussion at #PrevConf25 with @timmunologist.bsky.social, Profs Coussens, Roychoudhuri & Travis on how immune health and its dysregulation influence cancer initiation and progression—and the opportunities this offers for primary prevention.
- In the Pre-cancer Biology & Interception session, co-chaired by Profs Leedham & Ghobrial, @jenmorton.bsky.social, Dr Fabre, Prof Ghobrial & Prof Winton unpacked the complex but crucial windows for prevention. Key message: “It’s the beginning, not the end.” #PrevConf25
- Cracking Day 1 keynote talk by Prof Balmain at #PrevConf25: Cancer prevention isn’t just about avoiding mutations. Non-mutagenic environmental factors can promote tumours — highlighting a broader, critical window for intervention. Research funded by @cancergrand.bsky.social
- Professor Liz Jaffee opens #PrevConf25 with a powerful call to action on why cancer primary prevention matters now more than ever. An inspiring start to our 2nd annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference!
- Proud to support the #PrevConf25 Programme Committee — with nearly 400 expected, it’s going to be an incredible gathering! Can’t wait for Prof Sir John Burn’s keynote on this important study: tinyurl.com/p7ana5ud Today’s @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social Primer Event was the perfect kickoff!
- Totally psyched for the start of what I’m calling Cancer Prevention Research Celebration Week! Kicking off with @CRUKCOLcentre’s “Learn the Basics: Primer on Cancer Prevention” — diving into the research continuum with world-leading experts. Let’s go! #PrevConf25
- These monkeys keep me on my toes—energised yet drained; youthful yet weathered; content yet always worried. Can’t imagine life without them though. And yes, I’m forcing a tradition on them #father’s day will always be matching father & daughter socks day!
