Anbu Paramasivam
@anbup.bsky.social
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!
Early bird registration &abstract submissions for posters and flash talks are now open for a limited window. Join us!
Join us for cutting-edge science and networking with the global cancer prevention community at this year's Cancer Prevention Research Conference.
Early bird registration closes Friday 6 February – register now to secure your place at the discounted rate 👇
Early bird registration closes Friday 6 February – register now to secure your place at the discounted rate 👇
Join ACS & @cancerresearchuk.org for the 3rd annual 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, June 3–5 2026 in Atlanta, GA!
Connect with global cancer prevention researchers across discovery, translational, behavioral, population, and implementation science.
🔗 Register: amercancer.co/CancerPrevRe...
Connect with global cancer prevention researchers across discovery, translational, behavioral, population, and implementation science.
🔗 Register: amercancer.co/CancerPrevRe...
January 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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!
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!
New transatlantic cancer research funding!
We're partnering with @ccsresearch.bsky.social to co-fund our Biology to Prevention Award, doubling the funding for collaborative UK and Canadian prevention research teams.
Join our webinar on 28 October at 14:00 GMT to learn more: cruk.ink/46yjOBX
We're partnering with @ccsresearch.bsky.social to co-fund our Biology to Prevention Award, doubling the funding for collaborative UK and Canadian prevention research teams.
Join our webinar on 28 October at 14:00 GMT to learn more: cruk.ink/46yjOBX
Webinar: Biology to Prevention Award co-funded with Canadian Cancer Society
Join our webinar on 28 October to learn about this new partnership and how to apply for co-funding through the Biology to Prevention Award
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October 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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 fantastic chance to connect researchers across borders! Please share with anyone who might be interested!
September 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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 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
June 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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!
June 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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
June 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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!
June 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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.
June 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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
June 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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
a cartoon of donald duck with the words " do you want to fight lets get it on then "
ALT: a cartoon of donald duck with the words " do you want to fight lets get it on then "
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June 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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
June 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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.
June 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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
June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
June 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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.
June 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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
June 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
June 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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!
June 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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!
Today’s @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social Primer Event was the perfect kickoff!
Low aspirin dose 'reduces cancer risk in some patients', Newcastle University-led study says
A Newcastle University-led study looks at how the painkiller can help people with Lynch syndrome.
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June 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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!
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
June 24, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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!
June 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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!