In a scenario in which clinical research plays a fundamental role in the advancement of oncology and access to innovative treatments, the Cura Project Institute reinforces its commitment to bringing science and society closer together through spaces for dialogue and learning.

The CURA Meetings were created precisely for this purpose, to promote meetings that bring together specialists, researchers, patients and leaders to discuss the paths of more humane, accessible and sustainable research, focusing on the outcomes that really matter to the patient.

The 6th edition of CURA Meetings will take place on November 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., during the XXVI Congress of the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology (SBOC), at the Windsor Oceanico Hotel, in Barra da Tijuca (RJ). The event, held at Sala Ibiza II, will bring together health professionals, researchers, industry representatives, journalists, and leaders from the public and private sectors.

With the theme “Sustainable Research: Outcomes that Matter to the Patient”, the meeting proposes reflections and debates on how to strengthen clinical research in Brazil in an ethical, efficient way and with a real impact on people's lives.

Schedule

The event will be divided into two modules that connect sustainability, innovation and the patient's role in the clinical research process.

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1st Module | Sustainable Research: Outcomes that Matter to Patients

Time: 8:10 to 9:45

Moderation: Fernanda Schwyter

Debaters: Carlos Barrios, Max Mano and Roberto Arai

The first module will discuss the development of sustainable and relevant clinical studies, presenting perspectives from different actors in the area:

Where the study takes place: Center for Research and Sustainable Strategies — Vanessa Teich

Researcher-initiated studies: Challenges in seeking support in the face of innovations and new trends — Clarissa Balduto

Expanding the access of new drugs to researchers: How to combine local clinical research development with global strategies — Gabriela Prior

Debate: Building promotion bridges and support network — how to align and coordinate different actors to maximize impact and expand access to research to the population.

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2nd Module | Brazilian Patient Empowerment and the Common Sense Oncology (CSO) Perspective

Time: 10:15 to 12:00

Moderation: Heloisa Resende

Debaters: Felipe Rotinberg, Roberto Arai, Luciana Pereira, Max Mano and Carlos Barrios

The second module provides an in-depth discussion about patient empowerment and their active participation in clinical research, highlighting the role of technological innovations and international collaboration.

Among the highlights is the participation of Dr. Christopher M. Booth, oncologist and researcher at Queen's University (Canada), founder of the Common Sense Oncology (CSO) movement, who will give the lecture “How to apply the principles of the CSO to make studies more relevant and accessible to Brazilian patients”.

According to Dr. Booth:

“We will work for equitable access to high-quality, affordable care. Improvements in the generation, interpretation, and communication of evidence will help close those gaps and bring our area closer to a future where a patient's outcome isn't determined by where they live, what they can afford, or the strength of a marketing campaign.”

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The module will also cover:

How innovations in digital technologies can expand access, improve data quality and place the patient at the center of the process — Thiago Liguori

The role of civil society organizations and patient networks: How to innovate to strengthen participant-centered research — Fernanda Schwyter

Final debate: How to make the patient an active partner in all phases of clinical research - from the design of the study to the dissemination of the results - through digital tools, health education and sustainable engagement models.

Commitment to more humane and accessible research

CURA Meetings reaffirms the commitment of the Cura Project Institute to promote integration between science and society, strengthening a culture of clinical research that places the patient at the center of decisions and results that really matter.

The initiative continues to expand the dialogue on equity, sustainability, and social impact in clinical research, with the objective of transforming scientific knowledge into a direct benefit for the population.

Service

Date: November 7, 2025

Time: 8:00 to 12:00 (interval from 9:45 to 10:15)

Location: Windsor Oceanico Hotel — R. Martinho de Mesquita, 129, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Room: Ibiza II

Registrations: Registrations for the 6th CURA Meetings are linked to the XXVI SBOC Congress and must be made at: https://www.congressosboc.com.br
All interested parties can register and participate in both the CURA Meeting and the Congress program.