Director and Senior Advisor for Diagnostic Strategy and Services, Microbix Biosystems Inc.
BIOGRAPHY
JAN 19, 2023 10:00 AM PST, 1:00 PM EST
The Evolution of Cervical Cancer Screening: from Paps to Precise Personalized Programs
Speaker
Event Date & Time
Date: January 19, 2023
Time: 10:00am (PST), 1:00pm (EST), 7:00pm (CET)
Abstract
There has been an evolution of organized HPV screening programs from the pap smear to liquid-based cytology, which has brought dramatic reductions in cervical cancer incidence. However, there are still inconsistencies in testing methods and low screening rates across Canada due to COVID-19. This lecture will review the evolution of cervical cancer screening, the current Canadian landscape, and potential strategies for the current and evolving challenges with HPV testing.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss an overview of Cervical Cancer Screening
- Demonstrate the current state of the Canadian Landscape
- Review Critical Challenges - Diagnostic Access and Risk Replacement
- Uncover Potential Solutions - Self Collection, Risk Stratification and Risk Replacement
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