Upcoming Events

Mon, 10 Oct
Black in Cancer conference
London
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10 Oct 2022, 10:00 – 11 Oct 2022, 19:00
London, London, UK
Join us for the inaugural Black in Cancer conference organised in collaboration with Cancer Research UK this October in London!
Fri, 15 Oct
Black in Cancer Week 2021: Keynote Address
Webinar
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15 Oct 2021, 10:00 – 11:30
Webinar
Join us as we wrap up the week with a keynote address from the inaugural recipient of the Black in Cancer Distinguished Investigator Award Dr Paula Hammond.
Thu, 14 Oct
The experience of black people in cancer research
Webinar
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14 Oct 2021, 14:30 – 15:30 BST
Webinar
At this virtual event, organised in collaboration with NCRI, we talk to an early career researcher, an established cancer researcher, and a patient representative about their experiences of being black in cancer research.
Wed, 13 Oct
"I've been diagnosed with cancer. What happens now?"
Webinar
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13 Oct 2021, 11:30 – 12:30 GMT-4
Webinar
You or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, what happens now? This event will be an informational seminar on how to support loved ones post diagnosis.
Tue, 12 Oct
Evading Myths 2.0: Let's talk about Cancer and Covid-19
Webinar
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12 Oct 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 GMT-4
Webinar
Addressing common misconceptions around cancer and covid-19.
Mon, 11 Oct
Elevate: Mentorship and Outreach
Webinar
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11 Oct 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 GMT-4
Webinar
Panel event which highlights professionals in academia and industry, elevates programs/pipelines available to minority students for professional and graduate programs. Career, graduate school application, and interview tips.
Sun, 10 Oct
Black in Cancer Week Roll Call
All social media platforms
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10 Oct 2021, 00:00 – 23:59
All social media platforms
We want to know who you are! Tell us about yourself on a social media platform of your choice using the hashtag #BlackinCancerRollCall throughout the day!
Thu, 17 Jun
Black Family Cancer Awareness Week
Online
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17 Jun 2021, 17:00 – 22 Jun 2021, 18:00
Online
BIC will be hosting these seminars as part of Black Family Cancer Awareness week organised by FDA Oncology. 17 June - Breast Cancer Expert Panel 18 June- Crafting a healthy diet 21 June- Prostate Cancer Expert Panel 22 June- BIC reflections Events take place at 12pm - 1pm EST/ 5pm - 6pm BST
Tue, 25 May
Black in Cancer: The Pipeline Series
Zoom
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25 May 2021, 18:00 – 19:00 BST
Zoom
Our next talk will take place on Tuesday 25th May, 1-2pm EST/6-7pm BST. For the next instalment of this series, we will have the male perspective as Chris Bourne and Dr Cornelius Taabazuing speak on their journeys to becoming cancer researchers. They will also be taking questions from the audience.
Tue, 27 Apr
Black in Cancer Pipeline Series: The Launch Event
Webinar
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27 Apr 2021, 18:00 – 19:00 BST
Webinar
Join us for the launch of the Black in Cancer Pipeline Program on Tuesday, April 27th from 1-2pm EST/ 6-7PM BST. We at Black in Cancer, want to inspire undergraduate and graduate students by showcasing the work of black professionals contributing to the fight against cancer.
Sat, 17 Oct
IMMORTALIZING our Heroes (#BlackinCancerHeroes)
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
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17 Oct 2020, 13:00 – 18 Oct 2020, 14:00
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
Highlight cancer researchers, doctors, and contributors that have made leaps and bounds in cancer research. Be sure to join our panel today!
Fri, 16 Oct
Avoiding SELF-DESTRUCTION (#CancerSelfCare)
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
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16 Oct 2020, 13:00 – 17 Oct 2020, 14:00
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
Highlighting our own self-care practices - how do you practice cancer prevention in your everyday?
Thu, 15 Oct
SPREADING the Word (#CancerDisparities)
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
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15 Oct 2020, 16:00 – 16 Oct 2020, 20:00
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
Highlight the disparities in cancer diagnosis, treatments and survival rates for those in the Black community.
Wed, 14 Oct
EVADING the Myths (#CancerFacts)
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
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14 Oct 2020, 00:00 – 23:59
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
Sharing common cancer myths - today we'll be playing true or false and helping you to pick out those truth from those dodgy cancer myths! If you have questions, today is the day!
Tue, 13 Oct
PROLIFERATING the Pipeline (#TheCancerPipeline)
www.twitter.com/BlackinCancer
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13 Oct 2020, 00:00 – 23:59
www.twitter.com/BlackinCancer
Increasing the number of Black people in Cancer Research
Mon, 12 Oct
INDUCING the Reason (#WhyBlackinCancer)
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
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12 Oct 2020, 00:00 – 23:59
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
Explaining what drives us to do cancer research
Sun, 11 Oct
PROMOTING Our Presence (#BlackinCancerRollCall)
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
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11 Oct 2020, 00:00 – 23:59
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
Highlighting cancer researchers, doctors, and contributors.
Sun, 11 Oct
BlackinCancer Week
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
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11 Oct 2020, 00:00 – 17 Oct 2020, 23:59
www.twitter.com/blackincancer
A full and exciting week highlighting Black Excellence in cancer research and medicine, as well as providing insights into cancer disparities, dispelling myths about cancer in the Black community and helping those young researchers to find their way!