Lectureship Honouring Dr. Nelly Auersperg
We warmly invite you to the inaugural Lectureship in honour of Nelly Auersperg.
This lectureship will serve as a platform to highlight innovative research and advancements in ovarian cancer, fostering collaboration and dialogue among leading experts in the field. Reflecting Dr. Nelly Auersperg’s values of intellectual rigor and curiosity, it will encourage exploration of diverse topics in ovarian cancer research, with a focus on unravelling its origins and biology. By celebrating the achievements of researchers who embody Dr. Auersperg’s spirit of discovery and excellence, the lectureship will inspire ongoing progress in the fight against ovarian cancer while ensuring her legacy continues to influence and elevate the global research community. The inaugural event will establish it as an annual lecture hosted by UBC's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
This year, we welcome Dr. Jurgen Piek (MD, PhD) who will be presenting “The history, current and future perspectives on high grade serous carcinoma.” Dr. Piek was the first to describe STIC (Serous Tubal Intraepithelial Carcinoma) lesions, shifting the understanding of ovarian cancer pathogenesis and reshaping prevention strategies. His work has been pivotal in highlighting the fallopian tube as the primary site of origin for many high-grade serous ovarian cancers.
Event details:
March 14, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM
BC Cancer Research Centre (BCCRC): Lecture Theatre
Virtual meeting details:
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68252336487?pwd=nb3DTuU6KJdiZEgrZFWXEIHAaa2Oo3.1
Meeting ID: 682 5233 6487
Passcode: 710760
