From Data to Impact: Leveraging Evidence and Patient Perspectives for Policy and Practice in Cancer Research

28 Jan 2026
Biodata Stage
  • Highlight strategies for managing and analyzing complex biodata at scale, ensuring secure, ethical, and equitable access to high-quality datasets across Cancer Research UK (CRUK) initiatives, with a focus on reflecting patient diversity and lived experiences. 

  • Show how data is translated into actionable insights that not only shape cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment policies but also address patient needs and priorities—bridging the gap between research, healthcare systems, and real-world patient outcomes. 

  • Examine approaches for synthesizing outcomes data and incorporating patient-reported experiences, applying implementation science to develop, test, and scale evidence-based strategies that improve both public health and the quality of care delivered to patients. 

Speakers
Richard Stephens
Richard Stephens, Executive Group Chair - Use My Data
Melissa Lewis-Brown
Melissa Lewis-Brown, Head of Research Data Strategy  - Cancer Research UK