Gastro-intestinal cancer (GI) cancer, is a term for the group of cancers affecting the digestive system such as the oesophageas, gall blader and liver. It is one of the most common forms of cancer today. Early detection of the disease is key to improving survival rate for patients. In the seminar, two leading experts will talk about their research pioneering novel methods to detect and treat the disease.
Speakers
Dan Elson is a Professor of Surgical Imaging and Biophotonics in the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery, Institute of Global Health Innovation and Department of Surgery and Cancer at St. Mary’s Hospital. He will discuss his research to develop new tools for endoscopy and GI surgery.
George Hanna is Professor of Surgical Sciences and Head of Division, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London. He will discuss new ways to detect and diagnose GI cancer and how that can influence treatment.