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World Cancer Week

February 5th - February 9th

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World Cancer Week In honor of World Cancer Day  (February 4, 2024), the Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention is co-hosting, with Harvard University Dining Services, a week of free programs for the campus community between Monday, February 5th through Friday, February 9th.

Monday, 2/5/24 from 1pm-1:50pm

“Reducing Cancer Risk through Nutrition”Livestream panel discussion hosted by The Studio featuring Tim Rebbeck, PhD, Edward L. Giovannucci, ScD, MD,  and Eliza Leone, MS, RD, LDN and moderated by health and science journalist Gabrielle Emanuel.

10th Floor Studio space | Kresge Building

Registration Link:

https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PyV4xuFQ75S3NI

Monday, 2/5/24 at 2pm

Cooking Demonstration & TastingImmediately following The Studio panel discussion, Executive Chef Chris Kelly of Sebastian’s Cafe will host a cooking demonstration/tasting event in the Mindful Eating Corner of Sebastian’s Cafe.

No registration is required, all are welcome.

Wednesday, 2/7/24, 11:30-1:30pm

“Ask the Experts: Cancer & Nutrition” Table Have questions about cancer, or about nutrition?  Stop by our “Ask the Expert” table in Sebastian’s Cafe and strike up a conversation with cancer researcher Tim Rebbeck, PhD and nutrition scholar Edward L. Giovannucci, D.Sc., M.D.All week:

  • “The Wellness Cafe”: the Sebastian’s Cafe menu will feature items for sale that follow cancer-prevention guidelines.
  • An interactive educational kiosk designed around cancer prevention tips will be on display in Sebastian’s Cafe.

Other:

The Prudential Center tower will be lit in orange and blue, the colors of World Cancer Day, on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

To learn more about World Cancer Day, visit worldcancerday.org.

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Details

Start: February 5th
End: February 9th
Calendars: School-wide Events
Event types: Social and Community-building Events

Venue

Kresge Building
The in-person panel discussion will be The Studio on the 10th floor of the Kresge Building. The rest of the events will be in/around Sebastian's Cafe on the ground floor of the Kresge Building. at 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
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