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Trailblazers in Cancer Research: The Next Generation

Organised by the British Association for Cancer Research
Dates26–27 Nov 2026
VenuePendulum Hotel
CityManchester, United Kingdom
BACR Trailblazers in Cancer Research is a two-day early-career cancer research conference in Manchester for late-stage PhD students and post-docs, with keynote sessions, PPI, poster sessions, abstract-selected talks, a careers session and prize-giving.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
BACR early career researchers, late-stage PhD students and post-docs with less than five years of experience.
Networking
BACR frames the event as a community-building and networking opportunity, with conference dinner, poster sessions and careers panel content.
Research Value
Programme includes abstract-selected talks, poster sessions, poster blitz/flash talks and prize-giving across four cancer research themes.
Trainee Relevance
The conference is explicitly designed for early-career researchers and requires abstract submission so attendees gain presentation experience.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
BACR early career researchers, late-stage PhD students and post-docs with less than five years of experience.
Networking
BACR frames the event as a community-building and networking opportunity, with conference dinner, poster sessions and careers panel content.
Research Value
Programme includes abstract-selected talks, poster sessions, poster blitz/flash talks and prize-giving across four cancer research themes.
Trainee Relevance
The conference is explicitly designed for early-career researchers and requires abstract submission so attendees gain presentation experience.
Programme Highlights
11:00
Registration
Registration
11:40
Keynote
Keynotekeynote
Professor Ester Hammond
12:20
PPI
PPI Session
Dr Natalie Yates-Bolton
12:40
Poster
Lunch, Poster Session and Exhibition
14:10
Research session
Cell Signalling and the Tumour Microenvironment: four talks selected from abstract
15:50
Flash talks
Poster Blitz: eight flash talks
Research session
Cancer Omics: three talks selected from abstract
18:20
Session
Rising Stars Session
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
PE
Professor Ester Hammond
University of Oxford
Keynote
DN
Dr Natalie Yates-Bolton
PPI Session
Keynote
PC
Professor Campbell Roxburgh
Keynote
Abstract Submission Guide
Cell Signalling and the Tumour Microenvironment
Cancer Omics
Emerging Approaches in Cancer Treatment
Lifestyle, Nutrition and Cancer

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submission is a prerequisite for attendance, but the deadline was not visible on the inspected pages.
  • The programme includes poster sessions, poster blitz flash talks and talks selected from abstracts.
  • The event is aimed at BACR-member post-docs with less than five years of experience and late-stage PhD students.
Key Deadlines
26 Nov 2026 · 142 days
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Practical Information
Venue DetailsPendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyCancer Research
Organising societyBritish Association for Cancer Research
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationPendulum Hotel, Manchester
The Complete Guide to the Trailblazers in Cancer Research: The Next Generation

Trailblazers in Cancer Research: The Next Generation takes place at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester on 26 and 27 November 2026. BACR describes Trailblazers as organised by and for its Early Career Researchers, aimed at post-docs with less than five years of experience and late-stage PhD students who are BACR members. The stated aim is to bring together the BACR early-career community to share research, network and hear from internationally renowned invited speakers working in cancer research and associated career paths. Abstract submission is a prerequisite for attendance, and the introduction states that attending ECRs will present talks and/or posters under four broad scientific sessions: Cell Signalling and the Tumour Microenvironment, Cancer Omics, Emerging Approaches in Cancer Treatment, and Lifestyle, Nutrition and Cancer. The preliminary programme includes keynotes from Professor Ester Hammond and Professor Campbell Roxburgh, a PPI session with Dr Natalie Yates-Bolton, poster sessions, a poster blitz, abstract-selected talks, a Rising Stars session, a Careers in Science session, conference dinner and closing prize-giving. Registration rates, abstract deadline and CPD status were not visible on the pages inspected, so those fields are left for later enrichment rather than inferred. This is particularly relevant for oncology PhD students, academic clinical trainees and early post-docs looking for presentation experience and BACR networking.