Shaping the Future of mRNA Cancer Treatments – Community Conversation

Ref: UWA20450 Date: 4 November 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLocation: Harry Perkins Institute, 6 Verdun St Nedlands (G24)

During a previous Community Conversation, people affected by cancer shared their concerns about accessibility of information about mRNA therapies, including their mechanism of action, modes of delivery, and possible side effects.

This next conversation will build on that feedback and explore two important questions:

How much information about the science behind mRNA therapies do people want, and when is the best time to provide it?
What outcomes should researchers prioritise when developing mRNA therapies, such as improving survival, enhancing quality of life, reducing side effects, targeting rare cancers, or helping the greatest number of people?

Who can attend?

We are seeking people who:

Have current or past lived experience of cancer or care for someone who has
Are comfortable contributing to an open group discussion and sharing their perspectives with researchers and other community members

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Time: 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Location: Harry Perkins Institute, Nedlands

Why get involved?

Your experiences and insights will help researchers better understand:

How information about mRNA therapies can be communicated effectively
Community priorities for future mRNA cancer treatments
What matters most to people affected by cancer when new therapies are being developed

An $80 honorarium (gift card) is offered to attendees and light refreshments will be provided.

Registrations are essential. Please complete the expression of interest form at the bottom of this page to register your interest to attend.

Because we aim to include a range of perspectives, places are limited and expressions of interest will be reviewed to support a balanced mix of attendees.

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