We are thrilled to announce our second Breast Cancer Prevention Conference, taking place on the 10 and 11 June 2025 at Middlesex University.

Join us for two days to hear about cutting edge research and inspiring discussions on breast cancer prevention.

Our conference will bring together leading experts to discuss the newest developments in breast cancer prevention, identify potential research gaps and encourage more research into less well-understood risk factors for breast cancer.

This conference is a follow-up to our highly rated inaugural event in 2023. Our 2023 conference report can be found here.

BOOK YOUR PLACE!

Key Event Information

DATE:

10 – 11 June 2025

TIMES:

Day 1 – 9.45 am to 6.45 pm and Day 2 – 8.45 am to 4.40 pm

LOCATION:

Middlesex University College Building, London, UK

TICKETS:

Early bird £80. Full priced £120. Students / NGOs £50

Programme information

Expand your knowledge on breast cancer prevention. Our conference will feature world-leading speakers who will share groundbreaking insights on the latest advancements in chemical and lifestyle research, as well as interactive discussions, a dedicated poster session and opportunities for networking.

Our talks will comprehensively cover breast cancer risk factors including:

  • Exposure to environmental chemicals
  • Protective effects of breastfeeding
  • Critical exposure windows to chemicals such as in utero and puberty
  • Lifestyle interventions including physical activity
  • Genetics
  • Male breast cancer
  • In vitro models for chemical assessment

View our draft programme below. Session details will be updated as we approach the conference.

DRAFT PROGRAMME

Registration & Tickets

  • Early Bird Ticket: £80
  • Student/NGO/charity ticket*: £50

Early Bird registration has been extended and will end on the 31/03/25. Tickets will be priced at £120 thereafter.

*This ticket is for any student/apprentice/trainee or member of any Charity/Non-profit/Non-government organisation.

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PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept refunds. If you find you are no longer able to attend the conference, please let us know by emailing  [email protected]

If you wish to substitute your place for someone else, this can be done at any point prior to the beginning of May 2025 by emailing the address above.

 

Posters

Researchers have the opportunity to present their work in the form of a poster.

Posters will be displayed from the start of the conference and available to view during all conference breaks, as well as during the drink’s reception at the end of Day 1.

If you wish to present a poster, you are required to submit an abstract by the 11th April 2025.

We are particularly interested in abstracts on the subject of breast cancer prevention but are also accepting abstracts that are on other aspects of breast cancer and on the subject of environmental chemicals

Selected abstracts will then be invited to give a 10-minute presentation during the poster session on Day 1.

For guidelines on abstract submission, please click the button below. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Please note that if you submit an abstract, you also need to register for the conference using the registration link above for your abstract to be accepted. 

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

Student Support Grant

Breast Cancer UK is very keen to make this conference as affordable for students as possible. We have allocated funds for a student support grant to help with student travel and accommodation expenses.

Students can apply for a maximum of £250 to put towards travel and accommodation expenses only, this will be paid via reimbursement (Breast Cancer UK cannot arrange travel on behalf of the student). This grant will not cover any food or beverage costs.

To be considered for a grant, students must attend both days of the conference and present a poster at the drink’s reception at the end of Day 1. Please refer to the section above for submitting a poster abstract.

If our Student Support Grant is oversubscribed, they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

 

Sponsorship opportunities

Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at our conference? We have a range of sponsorship packages available to suit all organisations.

If you would like to view our sponsorship brochure, please contact [email protected].

 

Organising committee

Our brilliant organising committee advise us on all aspects of the conference organisation and is formed of leading scientific researchers across the country:

Dr Britta Stordal, Middlesex University

Dr Leanne Livsey, Leeds Beckett University

Dr Giulia Grimaldi, University of Bradford

Dr Michelle Bellingham, University of Glasgow

Professor Philippa Darbre, University of Reading

Professor Valerie Speirs, University of Aberdeen

 

What last year's delegates had to say

Such an amazing conference.

Thanks to your amazing team for a great conference and wonderful hospitality. Look forward to the next one.

Dr Michelle Bellingham

Great conference, lots of information.

Dr Vandenberg gave an excellent presentation on the effects of environmental chemicals on breasts and the lessons learned from studies from estrogenic endocrine disruptors. #BCPC23

Pink Ladies Cancer Support Group

Great keynote to start the day.

Also, really great session on animal free research from Animal Free Research UK and Dr Elisabth Silva talking about a subject close to my heart. #BCPC23

Dr Hannah Harrison

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Be part of our prevention movement.  Support the sharing of knowledge on breast cancer prevention.  Together we can prevent future generations from having to hear the words, ‘you have breast cancer’.