Research webinars for supporters
Stay up to date with the latest developments in prostate cancer research!
Our free webinar series 'From Ideas to Impact' is designed for men and their families, or anyone who's interested in hearing more about the prostate cancer research we fund. Hear directly from our researchers, and find out how their groundbreaking work is making a difference for men.
Our webinars are virtual events, held live on Zoom, which means you can put your questions straight to our panel by typing them into the Q&A box.
Take a look at our upcoming webinars below and sign up to join us.
"It’s great to hear from the experts on the front line about the research and the medical advances being made and the real difference this can make to men with prostate cancer, like me. It makes me feel positive for the future."
Upcoming webinars
From Ideas to Impact: Giving men more time with their loved ones
What's it about?
We’ll be joined by Professor Nicholas van As, Professor Emma Hall, and Dr Angela Pathmanathan, who are leading the PACE-NODES clinical trial to advance radiotherapy. This could lead to fewer men’s cancer coming back, with fewer treatment sessions needed.
When's it happening?
Wednesday 16 July 2025, 7pm-8:15pm (Live on Zoom)
Who will I hear from?
Dr Matthew Hobbs, Director of Research, Prostate Cancer UK
Dr Matthew Hobbs joined Prostate Cancer UK in 2013 as Deputy Director of Research, and in June 2020 became Director of Research. He is responsible for overseeing our ambitious research strategy and making sure that we fund the research with the best chance of making a difference for men.
Professor Nicholas van As is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Medical Director of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, and Professor in Precision Prostate Radiotherapy at The Institute of Cancer Research. His research focuses on newer forms of radiotherapy, such as SBRT – the kind being used in PACE-NODES – and predicting how early-stage prostate cancer is likely to develop.
Professor Emma Hall is Director of the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research, London. She is a statistician with over 20 years’ experience in designing, carrying out and analysing clinical trials in cancer, with a particular focus on improving the way we treat head and neck cancers and urological cancers (such as prostate cancer).
Dr Angela Pathmanathan is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in the treatment of urological diseases. Alongside her clinical work, Angela is actively involved in trials. She is the joint clinical lead for PACE-NODES, and has a specialist interest in advanced radiotherapy techniques including
SBRT and MRI-guided radiotherapy.
Gary Hastie-Davies, lived experience speaker
In 2009, Gary went to the doctor for something unrelated to prostate cancer. When the doctor asked if there was anything else he could help with, they went on to discuss potential prostate issues. As a result, the doctor recommended a blood test, which revealed an elevated prostate reading. Gary underwent a thorough investigation and discovered he had prostate cancer. He underwent radiotherapy treatment, but his PSA levels continued to rise and so he went on the STAMPEDE trial. Gary feels lucky to have caught his cancer when he did. He knew nothing about the disease prior to his diagnosis.
How can I sign up?
This webinar is free to join. Just click the button below to sign up with your email address and we'll send you all the details.
From Ideas to Impact: Putting new treatments in the hands of men
What's it about?
We’ll be joined by Professor Johann de Bono, Dr Alec Paschalis and Dr Adam Sharp, whose innovative clinical trial is testing a new way to prevent treatment resistance in prostate cancer. This could help treatments keep working for longer - meaning men live longer, better lives.
When's it happening?
Tuesday 7 October 2025, 7pm-8:15pm (Live on Zoom)
Who will I hear from?
Simon Grieveson, Assistant Director of Research, Prostate Cancer UK
Simon has been with Prostate Cancer UK for over 10 years. Before joining us, he worked for the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Simon is responsible for overseeing the delivery of our research strategy, ensuring that we’re funding vital research that will improve how we diagnose and treat prostate cancer. His current focus is getting the TRANSFORM study up and running, the biggest screening trial in 20 years.
Professor Johann de Bono, Dr Alec Paschalis and Dr Adam Sharp, clinical trial leads
Danny Burkey, lived experience speaker
How can I sign up?
This webinar is free to join. Just click the button below to sign up with your email address and we'll send you all the details.
“I love these webinars, always informative, friendly, professional and makes me proud to be involved.”
Catch up with our previous webinars
Catch up with some of our recent research webinars below.
March 2025: From Ideas to Impact - Rewriting the script on aggressive prostate cancer.
This webinar shared how cutting-edge technology could be used to direct cancer cells to ignore instructions written in their DNA that tell them to grow quickly. This could open the door for new treatments to slow aggressive prostate cancer, helping men live longer, healthier lives.
We heard from three researchers leading the project from Newcastle University, as well as a couple who shared the impact of prostate cancer on their lives, and their determination to live life to the fullest.
November 2024: From Ideas to Impact - Navigating prostate cancer risk factors with genetics.
This webinar explored how a combination of genetic data and artificial intelligence (AI) could predict if a man is likely to develop prostate cancer, and how aggressive the cancer might be. This innovative research could lead to improved detection, personalised treatments, and potential ways to prevent the spread of prostate cancer.
We heard from three researchers who are leading the project from the Institute of Cancer Research and the University of East Anglia, and twin brothers who’ve both experienced prostate cancer brought their invaluable insights to the discussion.
March 2024: From Ideas to Impact - How to improve MRI.
This webinar revealed how advances in imaging are revolutionising the way we diagnose prostate cancer, and how developing MRI scans that are faster, cheaper and less invasive, could enable more men to get an earlier, more accurate diagnosis.
We heard from three researchers leading the project from University College London, and a man with lived experience of prostate cancer shared his enlightening story.
November 2023: From Ideas to Impact - New approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
This webinar explored groundbreaking new approaches that are being developed to diagnose and treat prostate cancer.
We heard from a researcher at the University of Birmingham who’s using sugars to diagnose aggressive prostate cancer, and a researcher at Ulster University who’s developing microscopic bubbles to deliver cancer-targeting drugs to the prostate. A man with lived experience of prostate cancer also shared his personal journey, emphasising the importance of men knowing their risk.
“A very well organised webinar with the right balance of personal experience, research updates and projects in pipeline.”
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