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Lester Barr MBE, consultant surgeon and breast cancer specialist, explains how breast cancer prevention might be achieved. Based on scientific research by the Prevent Breast Cancer Research Unit at the University of Manchester and teams around the word, Lester reveals the key findings of their studies.

When it comes to hair loss, it’s time to think beyond cosmetic appearances. Based on scientific research as well as personal experiences as a hairdresser diagnosed with breast cancer aged 36, Nicola discusses self-esteem, wellbeing, confidence, mental health and quality of life as she uncovers the hidden and far-reaching impacts of hair loss.

Jo Tosh shares her story of being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s (YOPD) when she was just 47 years old. A former cardiology nurse and principal lecturer, Jo discusses diagnosis, a surgical treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS), and finding her tribe, whilst navigating the many challenges of this incurable condition from a female perspective – some big, some small, and some absolutely huge.

A decade from now, will you be leading the charge in a technologically-advanced society, or left behind by the relentless pace of change? Robert Dixon challenges us to smash through personal boundaries and confront our fears of technological advancement.

Everyone has the potential to grow, thrive, and flourish, regardless of their visible – and invisible – abilities and our perceptions of these. Dr. Amrita Sen Mukherjee, Co-Chair of the Disabled Doctors Network, challenges the frameworks and biases that society imposes.

One of the last Peruvian adoptees to come to the UK, Carlos Munez shares a very personal story that will surprise you until the very end. The chapters of his intersectionality story, which cover adoption, cancer, ethnicity and gender transition, are emotional, eye-opening and inspiring.

This powerful talk will challenge your thinking around how we teach our children to read. Louisa explores themes of resilience, empathy and mindfulness in answering the question, ‘Is the way we teach literacy in schools all wrong?’

How often do you hear anyone talk about stress like it’s a good thing? Stress rightly gets a lot of bad press, with the World Health Organisation referring to it as the 21st century epidemic. But is that the full story?

In May 2019, Karl Perry had a cardiac arrest and died for 11 minutes. The experience left him with a very unique, optimistic and humorous perspective on life. This talk explains what happened to him and how it shaped his approach and attitude to fear and decision-making.