On March 20th, the second Scientific Meeting of ALIPANC took place at the University of Barcelona’s Campus Clinic. Over 100 researchers from Spain and Portugal attended to share the latest findings on pancreatic cancer. The day began with a keynote lecture by Dr. Peter Bailey from the Botton-Champalimaud Pancreas Cancer Center. This was followed by short presentations from PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and team leaders from the ALIPANC network.
The event featured a poster session showcasing 16 displays of new research from the community. Additionally, the community paid tribute to Elena Mora, recognizing her family’s dedication and support in the fight against pancreatic cancer. The day concluded with a final keynote lecture by Dr. Joaquin Arribas from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute. This year’s meeting also included awards for the:
- best short presentation: Isabel Villaoslada
- best posters: Adrián Santiso, Mikhail Chesnokov, and Ariel Acuña-Pincay
- winner of the networking activity held throughout the day: Marta Celma
Overall, the meeting reinforced ALIPANC’s commitment to advancing pancreatic cancer research and we look forward to the next edition!
