Why Study Mammographic Density? International Conference 2024

Overview

From Tuesday 29th October to Wednesday 30th October 2024, this two-day conference aims to share new research and knowledge from around the world to advance our understanding of mammographic density, a strong and heritable risk factor for breast cancer.

Held every two years, the 2024 conference is hosted by My BReast cancer RISK (MyBRISK) Centre of Research Excellence at The University of Melbourne and the Australian INformation FORum on Mammography Density (INFORMD).

Sessions from Australian and international experts will cover a wide spectrum of topics including biology, measurement and screening, advanced analytics including AI, epidemiology and genetics, public health policy and community engagement. The conference brings together a multi-disciplinary mix of researchers, clinicians, consumers, industry providers, and policy makers.

Keynote speakers

Prof Mary Beth Terry, Columbia University: What the global trends in breast cancer reveal and conceal
Prof Prof Mads Nielsen, The University of Copenhagen: An update of AI applications to mammography within screening programs in Denmark
Prof Charlotta Dabrosin, Linköping University: The role of the microenvironment in the progression of cancer in dense breast tissue
Dr John Shepherd, University of Hawaii: Artificial Intelligence for breast cancer risk assessment

In-person and online

For in-person delegates, the 2024 conference provides a welcome opportunity to re-connect and meet new colleagues during sessions and breaks (including lunch and dinner), and interact with sponsors and exhibitors. Each delegate receives a conference wallet containing the program, speaker biographies and abstracts upon arrival at the venue.

Our online attendees are well catered for too. There will be a dedicated online conference homepage where you’ll find links for sessions and resources all in the one place, including the program, speaker biographies and abstracts. Cameras in the venue will livestream the speakers and their presentations. You can ask questions of presenters via online chat, and view exhibitor and sponsor information online.

All registered delegates, in-person and online, will receive an email after the conference with a password-protected link to the recorded sessions, which you can view at your convenience.

Program

There are seven sessions across the two days; each approximately one and half hours in length including time for Q&As.

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Ticket prices (GST inclusive)*

Early bird in-person $495** (closes 7/10/24)

In-person full price $550**

Early bird online $300 (closes 7/10/24)

Online full price $350

Student/community representative in-person $295** (closes 7/10/24)

Student/community representative online $195

*Late cancellation fee applies - see refund policy below

** Includes morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches across two days, buffet dinner and beverages on Tuesday night

About the venue

The Woodward Centre is located on the 10th floor, Melbourne Law School (Building 106), The University of Melbourne, 185 Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053 - point?poi=668431-">span>- and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Parking
Public car parks are available: enter via Royal Parade onto the university grounds (around a five-minute walk to the Woodward Centre). Also, University Square Car Park has entry points at 244 Bouverie Street or 206 Berkeley Street from Monday – Sunday 6:00am to 10:00pm (both are a short walk to the venue). There is also 2–4 hour public parking in the streets surrounding the Law School.

Public transport
Travel by train to Melbourne Central Station or Flinders Street Station. Then catch tram on Swanston Street to Lincoln Square Stop (Carlton), followed by a five-minute walk to the Woodward.

Bicycles
Bicycle racks are located at the front of the Law Building.

Conference organisers

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Organising Committee:
Prof John Hopper (University of Melbourne)
A/Prof Jennifer Stone (University of Western Australia)
A/Prof Kara Britt (Peter MacCallum Institute)
A/Prof Wendy Ingman (University of Adelaide)
Prof Rik Thompson (Queensland University of Technology)
Dr Sue Malta & Lynette Walker, MyBRISK, NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence

Refund policy

All cancellations and amendments of tickets must be made via email to [email protected] Cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 14-30 days prior to event will incur a charge of 20% of ticket price; cancellations received 7-14 days prior, will incur 50% of ticket price. If a cancellation is received within 7 days of the event, no refund will be issued. If unable to attend in-person due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances, registration can be changed to an online ticket, which includes access to all conference presentation recordings. For further queries, contact [email protected]