The event brought together researchers, healthcare experts and policymakers from around the world to discuss advances in cancer prevention, research, innovation, and the translation of science into public health action.
Professor Mārcis Leja, Director of the Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine at the University of Latvia, and principal investigator at TOGAS, presented key initiatives coordinated by the University of Latvia and implemented in Latvia, including GISTAR and EUCanScreen.
His contribution highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, screening and prevention in reducing the global cancer burden, a mission at the heart of TOGAS.
As cancer cases are expected to rise significantly worldwide in the coming decades, turning scientific evidence into practical prevention strategies is more important than ever.