Session

Overview: This session explores how oncology research can be communicated effectively beyond academia, with a focus on patient-centred engagement. Through three complementary perspectives, it highlights the role of patient ambassadors, lived patient experience, and practical strategies for reaching non-specialist audiences. Speakers will discuss how to make complex science accessible, build meaningful connections with diverse communities, and foster dialogue rather than one-way dissemination. Emphasis is placed on translating research into real-world impact, inspiring trust, and ensuring that patient priorities shape research agendas. Designed for early-career researchers, the session offers both reflection and practical tools to strengthen communication and engagement.