UK NSC sponsors new research into use of AI in breast screening
Researchers are being invited to apply to lead a prospective evaluation study on the use of artificial intelligence in breast screening.
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Lancet article defines road map for UK lung cancer screening programme
The Lancet has published an article setting out the priorities for the effective implementation of targeted lung cancer screening in the UK.
Expert research and methodology group gets down to work
The UK NSC's new expert research sub-group is getting to grips with an important and varied workload.
Deadline extended to apply for vacancies on UK NSC expert groups
We've extended the deadline to apply for one of the 12 vacancies on the UK NSC's expert groups to Friday, 21 April 2023.
Assessing the evidence for using multi-cancer early detection tests in screening
Multi-cancer early detection tests, which hold out the hope of detecting dozens of cancers before symptoms emerge, present a major but exciting new challenge for the UK National Screening Committee and its processes for reviewing evidence.
Experts discuss models for personalised breast screening based on risk
The UK's independent expert screening committee organised a risk stratification modelling event for researchers to showcase their work and outline possible improvements to the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Exciting opportunities to join one of the UK NSC’s expert groups
Apply for one of 12 exciting vacancies in the expert reference groups that support the UK National Screening Committee.
Engaging with industry gives fascinating insight into potential of multi-condition tests for screening
Twelve companies from around the world attended a UK National Screening Committee virtual event to share information on the development of multi-cancer early detection tests and how these tests might eventually lead to exciting developments in the UK’s cancer screening programmes.
Simple screening comparisons between countries mask complex differences
Variation in how health services are delivered and funded, how screening is described and how screening policy is made help explain differences between countries and regions in what conditions they screen for.
UK NSC recommends introduction of screening for tyrosinaemia in newborns
The UK National Screening Committee is recommending the introduction of screening for tyrosinaemia as part of the newborn blood spot screening programme.