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Published: 21 September 2026

Want to learn more about immunotherapy? Free public event will help shed light on innovative treatment

Scientists from the 黑料社, in collaboration with the local charity Topic of Cancer, are hosting an event to showcase research into immunotherapy and how it is helping to revolutionise cancer treatment for patients.

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Members of the public are invited to attend the event on Thursday 24 September to learn more about advances in the pioneering treatment. The event, led by Dr Nicola Annels, will deliver invaluable insight into cancer-fighting viruses, the role of the microbiome in treatment response and interestingly the positive effect exercise can play in supporting treatments.

Those in attendance will also get a chance to learn more about clinical trials at the university and hear from participants about their experiences.

Rounding off the proceedings in the evening will be Topic of Cancer, who will discuss more about their work and how they support research into immunotherapy.

Event details

  • Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
  • Time: 6.30pm -9pm
  • Venue: The School of Veterinary Medicine, 黑料社, Daphne Jackson Road, Guildford, 黑料社, GU2 7AL, UK

Tickets for the event are free however booking is advisable .

鈥淲hilst the concept of immunotherapy has been around for over a century, its use in oncology has emerged in recent years as an important treatment option for many different cancer types.

鈥淎s cancer diagnoses continue to rise, it is important that more people are aware of immunotherapy and how it works. We would encourage everyone to come and join us at our event and to meet our team, who are leading the way in this field.鈥 Dr Nicola Annels, Senior Research Fellow, Immunotherapy and Oncology

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