Cancer Reimagined: The Future of Precision Care

Across Australia and globally, the story of cancer is changing. Once considered a disease of later life, cancer is now being diagnosed earlier, raising urgent and complex questions. Is it our environment? Our lifestyle? Improved detection? Or something we are yet to understand?

At the same time, the science is moving fast. As researchers race to understand this shift, breakthroughs in genomic sequencing, advanced imaging and AI are transforming the way we detect and treat cancer.

But progress brings new challenges. Many rural, regional and Indigenous communities still face barriers to early detection and specialist care. Closing these gaps is essential so every person, wherever they live, can benefit from the next generation of cancer care.

Join us for an evening of discovery and discussion, as leading experts explore why early diagnoses are rising and what it will take to turn scientific breakthroughs into better, more equitable health outcomes for all.

Tracey O'Brien | Samantha Oakes | Paul Conyngham | Fatemeh Vafaee | Julie McCrossin AM

This event is co-presented by the UNSW Faculties of Medicine & Health and Science.

Live event & venue information:

The Library Auditorium is located inside the State Library of New South Wales at 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW and is accessible from both Shakespeare Place entrance and the Macquarie Street entrance.

Please note this is a live event only, and will not be available via livestream.

For those who can’t attend the in-person event, you can register to receive a copy of the audio recording. The recording will be circulated to all ticket holders after the event.

Access:

• Wheelchair access: The Mitchell Building has an accessible lift entrance on Shakespeare Place. Please note that the State Library does not have an accessible drop-off zone. Information on nearby accessible parking options can be found here.

• Assisted listening: The Library Auditorium has a permanent hearing loop available.

• Accessibility at the State Library: For further information on accessibility at the State Library of New South Wales, please click here.

Public transport & parking:

The State Library of New South Wales is easily accessible via public transport. The closest metro and rail stop is Martin Place (250 metres from the Library) with a number of buses stopping nearby. For more information please call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info.

The nearest paid parking station is Parkhouse Car Park (187 Macquarie Street), with metered parking available on Hospital Road.

For further information on getting to the State Library, please click here.