Did you know that the microbes in your body could hold the key to better cancer prevention? Join us for a webinar that uncovers how imbalances in microbiome communities can impact tumour growth. Our speaker, Szilvia Juhasz's top research team in Szeged explores new ways to detect early cancer signs, assess patient risks, and transform cancer treatment from reactive to preventive. This talk is for anyone interested in cutting-edge cancer research and the powerful connections between our microbiome and health.
REGISTRATION
Date: 20 November 2024, 10:00 and 11:30 am (CET).
Participation is free but registration for the webinar is required!
This webinar is only available for the registered members of the Alumni Network Hungary.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 19 November, 11:00 am
Summary of the webinar:
This talk looks at how microbiome communities influence tumour growth by interacting with DNA repair. While helpful microbes in the gut, skin, and other areas support health, imbalances can lead to cancer by producing DNA-damaging compounds. By analyzing DNA damage patterns and mutational signatures linked to microbial activity, Szilvia Juhasz's research team and others aim to find early signs of cancer, improve patient risk assessment, and shift cancer treatment from reactive to preventive—offering new hope in oncology.
About the presenter:
Szilvia Juhász, a cancer researcher, leads the Cancer Microbiome Core Group at Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM) in Szeged, where her team investigates the impact of microbiomes on cancer development through genomic instability. Szilvia started her career studying DNA repair mechanisms in human cells using advanced molecular biology methods. In 2023, she established her laboratory at the HCEMM Centre for Translational Medicine and shifted her focus to the complex interactions between DNA repair processes and microbiome-induced mutagenesis in cancer. In line with this, the Juhasz lab aims to identify how microbial communities can influence DNA damage leading to tumor progression. In addition, her work involves close collaboration with the HUN-REN BRC Szeged to uncover preventive cancer strategies.
Come and join this inspiring webinar on 20 November!