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Welcome to the Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology

Bio-sensing technologies are of increasing importance in healthcare, agri-food, environmental and security sectors, and this is reflected in the continued growth of global markets for such technologies.

The Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology (IBST), the first of its type in the UK, aims to develop academic/industrial partnerships to address the technological challenges posed by each of these sectors - from the development of novel technology for detection and measurement of biological systems to the integration of biological systems into novel sensing technology.
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Current Issues in Breast Cancer
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Date: 3 July
Location: University of the West of England, Bristol


Prof. Cheng Har Yip and Prof. Richard Luxton: Director of Institute of Bio-Sensing TechnologyThe Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology and The University of the West of England, Bristol, held this one day conference at the beginning of July. The aim was to provide an update on a range of issues that influence the management of women with breast cancer. The speakers were international experts in their respective areas and between them touched on topics such as; the influence of diet on metabolic pathways and cancer, epidemiological differences in the incidence of breast cancer, the latest in biomedical research, surgery and therapies, breast cancer recurrence, and inequalities in provision of services and survival.

Pat Turton, a lecturer in Adult Nursing at UWE, Bristol, commented on the event stating that "It is rare that healthcare professionals, scientists and people affected by cancer come together to discuss and reflect on new advances in treatment and in clinical care. Over 100 people attended the event, and the audience was a clear mix of patients, supporters, people involved on the science side, and healthcare professionals... Of particular note was the interest in the presentation by Professor Chang Har Yip which gave a global perspective, as well as the contribution of Professor Jeff Holly to the debate about nutrition and breast cancer".

Pat TurtonPat went on to comment that "The benefits of this shared education for professionals and the general public in the changing world of cancer will be increasingly important as people struggle to make good decisions and give helpful advice in these challenging times".

 

 

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