About this Event
Keynote Speaker: Professor Richard Sullivan
Venue: Oglesby Cancer Research Building lecture theatre
Date: Monday 22nd June 2026, 15:00-16:30 (BST)
Format: In-person
About This Event
How do you provide life-saving cancer care when the systems around it are collapsing?
In an era defined by geopolitical instability, the intersection of oncology and national security has never been more critical.
Join us for a compelling keynote by Professor Richard Sullivan, a world-leading expert in global health security and cancer policy. This session will move beyond the biology of the disease to explore the political economy of cancer and the systems engineering required to sustain care in conflict-affected ecosystems.
Professor Sullivan will share insights into:
- Health Systems Strengthening: How to build resilient cancer care pathways in fragile states.
- The Securitisation of Health: Understanding bio-hybrid warfare, CBRN threats, and health intelligence.
- Political Economy: The impact of pharmaceutical policy and global surgery on patient outcomes during times of war.
About The Keynote Speaker
Professor Richard Sullivan is the Director of the Institute of Cancer Policy and Co-Director of the Centre of Conflict & Health Security at King’s College London.
A former Clinical Director of Cancer Research UK, Professor Sullivan now leads the World Bank Group’s cancer strategy and serves as an NCD advisor to the WHO. His career spans from pioneering laboratory drug discovery (targeting the EGFR receptor) to leading major health-strengthening programs across the Middle East. He remains at the forefront of research into high-threat infectious diseases and the development of modern health intelligence.
Who should attend?
This event is essential for researchers, clinicians, policy-makers, and students interested in global health, international relations, and the future of resilient medical systems.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
