Nelson Community Health Talk

We had an incredible evening on Tuesday 5th November at The Suter Theatre for the Nelson Community Health Talk by Mackenzie Cancer Research Group. It was wonderful to see over 80 engaged attendees, with more than 70 joining us via Zoom as well.

Our speakers, Dr. George Wiggins, Professor Gabi Dachs, and Associate Professor Margaret Currie, shared fascinating insights on key topics, which led to an active question time afterwards:

• Preventative therapies for breast and ovarian cancer
• Vitamin C in Cancer progression / therapy
• Can we prescribe exercise to improve cancer treatment?

We’re especially grateful to The Care Foundation for supporting the event; and to Angela and Kirsten from the University of Otago Nelson team for their seamless coordination and collaboration to make this happen. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this a memorable night of learning and community!

Supported by The Care Foundation (Nelson) and Cancer Society Nelson Tasman (Motueka event).

Main Picture above: (from left to right) Clare Haycock (The Care Foundation); Lexie O’Shea (Health NZ: Te Whatu Ora); Mackenzie Cancer Research Group – Dr Arthur Morley-Bunker, Professor Gabi Dachs, Associate Professor Margaret Currie, Dr George Wiggins, Associate Professor Logan Walker, Michelle Hunt (Cancer Society); Angela Craig (University of Otago Nelson Hub) and Cyndy Smith (Cancer Society)

Picture above: (from left to right) Mackenzie Cancer Research Group – Dr Arthur Morley-Bunker, Associate Professor Margaret Currie, Professor Gabi Dachs, Dr George Wiggins, Associate Professor Logan Walker, and Kirsten Coppell, Regional Associate Dean (University of Otago) Nelson Marlborough.