Giota Mitrou
@drgiotamitrou.bsky.social
Executive Director of Research & Policy @wcrfint; interested in cancer prevention/public health/policy; studied @WolfsonCam @Cambridge_Uni; views personal.
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This year’s #AACR25 was hugely inspiring and we had lots of interesting conversations. Great to be a part of this and we’re already looking forward to #AACR26
@theaacr.bsky.social @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social
@theaacr.bsky.social @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This year’s #AACR25 was hugely inspiring and we had lots of interesting conversations. Great to be a part of this and we’re already looking forward to #AACR26
@theaacr.bsky.social @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social
@theaacr.bsky.social @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social
Look forward to attending @theaacr.bsky.social in Chicago and meeting with cancer community experts. @wcrf.org @drbrockton.bsky.social
We are getting ready to host the cancer community as #AACR25 begins tomorrow at 3:00 PM CT. We hope you will join us here in Chicago or online.
April 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Look forward to attending @theaacr.bsky.social in Chicago and meeting with cancer community experts. @wcrf.org @drbrockton.bsky.social
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Today, we’re launching a major report on dietary and lifestyle patterns and their role in cancer prevention.
It emphasises that analysing dietary and lifestyle patterns in totality can help everyone understand better the factors that play a role in cutting cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
It emphasises that analysing dietary and lifestyle patterns in totality can help everyone understand better the factors that play a role in cutting cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
April 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Today, we’re launching a major report on dietary and lifestyle patterns and their role in cancer prevention.
It emphasises that analysing dietary and lifestyle patterns in totality can help everyone understand better the factors that play a role in cutting cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
It emphasises that analysing dietary and lifestyle patterns in totality can help everyone understand better the factors that play a role in cutting cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
New paper from @wcrf.org CUP Global on how physical activity & diet affect quality of life & fatigue after diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Review by Imperial College London @imperialsph.bsky.social
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The role of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, adiposity and body composition on health-related quality of life and cancer-related fatigue after diagnosis of colorectal cancer: a Global Can...
The impact of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, adiposity, and body composition on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cancer-relat…
sciencedirect.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
New paper from @wcrf.org CUP Global on how physical activity & diet affect quality of life & fatigue after diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Review by Imperial College London @imperialsph.bsky.social
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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KFC plus infant and toddler food brands come under fire from children's food campaigners for healthwashing, high levels of sugar and inappropriate marketing practices.
Read on 🔽
Read on 🔽
KFC plus infant and toddler food brands come under fire at 2025 Children's Food Awards | Sustain
Several leading baby and toddler food brands have been condemned for healthwashing, high levels of sugar and inappropriate marketing practices at the 2025 Children’s Food Awards, which also saw KFC…
www.sustainweb.org
March 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
KFC plus infant and toddler food brands come under fire from children's food campaigners for healthwashing, high levels of sugar and inappropriate marketing practices.
Read on 🔽
Read on 🔽
Nature article on alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know with reference to @wcrf.org CUP Global by DrHelenCroker
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know
Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.
www.nature.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Nature article on alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know with reference to @wcrf.org CUP Global by DrHelenCroker
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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New research we funded has shown that greater food variety could cut the risk of gastrointestinal cancer.
People with the most diverse diets had a 23% lower risk than those with the least variety. Risk decreased by 6% for every 10 extra food species per year added 👇
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
People with the most diverse diets had a 23% lower risk than those with the least variety. Risk decreased by 6% for every 10 extra food species per year added 👇
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
Greater food variety could cut risk of gastrointestinal cancers | World Cancer Research Fund
Risk of cancers including bowel, colon and stomach could be reduced by having a wide variety of food species in our diets
www.wcrf.org
February 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
New research we funded has shown that greater food variety could cut the risk of gastrointestinal cancer.
People with the most diverse diets had a 23% lower risk than those with the least variety. Risk decreased by 6% for every 10 extra food species per year added 👇
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
People with the most diverse diets had a 23% lower risk than those with the least variety. Risk decreased by 6% for every 10 extra food species per year added 👇
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
Webinar coming up on nutrition and cancer, 3 March 2025.
February 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Webinar coming up on nutrition and cancer, 3 March 2025.
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We welcome this CMA report. It "targets the insidious marketing practices of breast milk substitutes. Its recommendations can help families access safe and appropriate breast milk substitutes, while not undermining breastfeeding and its health benefits."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Baby milk: Parents could save up to £540 a year, regulator says
The savings can be made by switching from premium baby milk formula to a basic brand, the CMA says.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We welcome this CMA report. It "targets the insidious marketing practices of breast milk substitutes. Its recommendations can help families access safe and appropriate breast milk substitutes, while not undermining breastfeeding and its health benefits."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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As part of #OneCancerVoice, today we’re calling on the UK government to fully fund the National Cancer Plan and make research a priority.
Around 2.2m people will be diagnosed with cancer in the UK in the next 5 years, so the government must make this a reality to improve the lives of cancer patients
Around 2.2m people will be diagnosed with cancer in the UK in the next 5 years, so the government must make this a reality to improve the lives of cancer patients
February 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As part of #OneCancerVoice, today we’re calling on the UK government to fully fund the National Cancer Plan and make research a priority.
Around 2.2m people will be diagnosed with cancer in the UK in the next 5 years, so the government must make this a reality to improve the lives of cancer patients
Around 2.2m people will be diagnosed with cancer in the UK in the next 5 years, so the government must make this a reality to improve the lives of cancer patients
Thank you UICC for this article by @ioanav.bsky.social on our policy blueprint for cancer prevention
www.uicc.org/news-and-upd... @kateot.bsky.social @wcrf.org
www.uicc.org/news-and-upd... @kateot.bsky.social @wcrf.org
WCRF International emphasises the role of policymakers in improving cancer prevention in new blueprint
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International, a UICC member and partner, has launched a new policy blueprint highlighting effective policies to reduce exposure to key cancer risk factors, restrict ...
www.uicc.org
February 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Thank you UICC for this article by @ioanav.bsky.social on our policy blueprint for cancer prevention
www.uicc.org/news-and-upd... @kateot.bsky.social @wcrf.org
www.uicc.org/news-and-upd... @kateot.bsky.social @wcrf.org
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Great to be part of the @oha-updates.bsky.social event today at @ukparliament.parliament.uk, where we spoke with MPs and peers about obesity and cancer prevention @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social @ioanav.bsky.social @melissadando.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Great to be part of the @oha-updates.bsky.social event today at @ukparliament.parliament.uk, where we spoke with MPs and peers about obesity and cancer prevention @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social @ioanav.bsky.social @melissadando.bsky.social
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📢 Join us for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪https://tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
January 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📢 Join us for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪https://tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
It was great to meet @chionwurah.bsky.social @amrc-uk.bsky.social medical research showcase @UKParliament today and highlight @wcrf.org research we fund in UK and her constituency.
January 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It was great to meet @chionwurah.bsky.social @amrc-uk.bsky.social medical research showcase @UKParliament today and highlight @wcrf.org research we fund in UK and her constituency.
Fantastic @amrc-uk.bsky.social medical research charity showcase @UKParliament @HouseofCommons
today. Great opportunity to network with other charities & interact with MPs. AMRC members invested 1.7 billion in UK research and bring much more than money to the sector.
@wcrf.org #CharityShowcase25
today. Great opportunity to network with other charities & interact with MPs. AMRC members invested 1.7 billion in UK research and bring much more than money to the sector.
@wcrf.org #CharityShowcase25
January 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Fantastic @amrc-uk.bsky.social medical research charity showcase @UKParliament @HouseofCommons
today. Great opportunity to network with other charities & interact with MPs. AMRC members invested 1.7 billion in UK research and bring much more than money to the sector.
@wcrf.org #CharityShowcase25
today. Great opportunity to network with other charities & interact with MPs. AMRC members invested 1.7 billion in UK research and bring much more than money to the sector.
@wcrf.org #CharityShowcase25
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For my first @bsky.app post, I'm excited to announce our upcoming launch event to @wcrf.org Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention. Register below👇
📢 Join @wcrf.org for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. 🎯 A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
December 16, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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Looking forward to listening to this podcast from the UK House of Lords on “Fixing our Broken Food System”. www.parliament.uk/business/lor...
Unpacking The Evidence
Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more
www.parliament.uk
December 16, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Looking forward to listening to this podcast from the UK House of Lords on “Fixing our Broken Food System”. www.parliament.uk/business/lor...
A great year by the fantastic @wcrf.org Policy & Public Affairs team! More to come in the New Year starting with the launch of our Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
December 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM
A great year by the fantastic @wcrf.org Policy & Public Affairs team! More to come in the New Year starting with the launch of our Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
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The House of Lords has launched a new podcast, 'Unpacking The Evidence', offering an in-depth insight into the work of a House of Lords inquiry into 'Fixing Our Broken Food System'. Find all episodes and more info here: www.parliament.uk/business/lor...
#Food #Health #Policy
#Food #Health #Policy
Unpacking The Evidence
Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more
www.parliament.uk
December 16, 2024 at 9:15 AM
The House of Lords has launched a new podcast, 'Unpacking The Evidence', offering an in-depth insight into the work of a House of Lords inquiry into 'Fixing Our Broken Food System'. Find all episodes and more info here: www.parliament.uk/business/lor...
#Food #Health #Policy
#Food #Health #Policy
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📢 Join @wcrf.org for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. 🎯 A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
December 16, 2024 at 9:39 AM
📢 Join @wcrf.org for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. 🎯 A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
👉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xvexat3
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Reposted by Giota Mitrou
Reposted by Giota Mitrou
🌍 On #UHCDay, we believe that prevention and health promotion must be prioritised especially for #NCDs like cancer.
✅ Prioritize prevention
✅ Invest in care from prevention to palliative support
✅ Ensure equitable, affordable food systems
Health is a right, not a privilege. #HealthForAll
✅ Prioritize prevention
✅ Invest in care from prevention to palliative support
✅ Ensure equitable, affordable food systems
Health is a right, not a privilege. #HealthForAll
December 12, 2024 at 10:54 AM
🌍 On #UHCDay, we believe that prevention and health promotion must be prioritised especially for #NCDs like cancer.
✅ Prioritize prevention
✅ Invest in care from prevention to palliative support
✅ Ensure equitable, affordable food systems
Health is a right, not a privilege. #HealthForAll
✅ Prioritize prevention
✅ Invest in care from prevention to palliative support
✅ Ensure equitable, affordable food systems
Health is a right, not a privilege. #HealthForAll
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This was a fascinating meeting on UPF policies and I was happy to present some preliminary results of our ongoing RCT on mechanisms by which diets high in UPFs cause excess energy intake. Here’s a brief summary 🧵
I've arrived in London and I'm looking forward to this meeting tomorrow @imperialcollege on ultra-processed foods! I'll be presenting preliminary data on the mechanisms that diets high in UPFs can cause excess calorie intake and weight gain, Register here: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/18424...
Ultra-processed food: the scope for Government action
Join us for a conference reviewing the science and scope for new policy approaches to address the harmful impacts of ultra-processed foods.
www.imperial.ac.uk
November 27, 2024 at 10:42 AM
This was a fascinating meeting on UPF policies and I was happy to present some preliminary results of our ongoing RCT on mechanisms by which diets high in UPFs cause excess energy intake. Here’s a brief summary 🧵
Reposted by Giota Mitrou
Prof TH Lam delivering the latest on the Role of Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Cancer Survivorship from our Global Cancer Update Programme
Presented at the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Conference in Xi’an on Sun 17 Nov
@wcrf.org
Presented at the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Conference in Xi’an on Sun 17 Nov
@wcrf.org
November 22, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Prof TH Lam delivering the latest on the Role of Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Cancer Survivorship from our Global Cancer Update Programme
Presented at the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Conference in Xi’an on Sun 17 Nov
@wcrf.org
Presented at the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Conference in Xi’an on Sun 17 Nov
@wcrf.org