Reflections on the Upsurge of Virtual Cancer Conferences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Valerie Speirs

doi:10.1038/s41416-020-1000-x

Reflections on the Upsurge of Virtual Cancer Conferences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Valerie Speirs^* (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation or postponement of traditional face-to-face scientific conferences, necessitating a rapid change in the way new discoveries in cancer were shared with the cancer research community. Here I present personal reflections on the upsurge of virtual cancer conferences, discussing their pros and cons in the context of traditional face-to-face
deliveries.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	698-699
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Journal of Cancer
Volume	123
Early online date	23 Jul 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-020-1000-x
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2020

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Funding information: University of Aberdeen Development Trust

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