Lynch Syndrome Patient Information Evening – 2026

Join us for our annual online Lynch Syndrome Patient Information Evening, bringing together leading specialists to provide the latest updates on Lynch syndrome care, research, screening, and management.

The evening will cover a range of topics including an overview of Lynch syndrome, patient support through Lynch Syndrome UK, gynaecological cancer risks and management, dermatology and endoscopy surveillance, and updates from the INTERCEPT-Lynch research trial.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session with our expert speakers.This event is designed for individuals with Lynch syndrome, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about the condition and current developments in Lynch syndrome management and research.

Programme outline:Draft agenda:

1. Introduction & LS overview/update – Professor Kevin Monahan, Consultant Gastroenterologist; St Mark’s Hospital
2. Lynch syndrome UK charity – Tracy Smith; Lynch syndrome UK
3. Genetic testing – Monika Kosicka-Slawinska, Principal Genetic Counsellor; North West Thames Regional Genetics Service
4. Gynaecological risks and updates – Professor Sadaf Ghaem-Maghami, Consultant Gynaecologist & Oncologist; Imperial Healthcare Trust
5. INTERCEPT-Lynch vaccine trial update – Professor David Church, Nuffield Department of Medicine; University of Oxford
6. Dermatology – Dr Carolina Fernandez, Consultant Dermatologist; Imperial Healthcare Trust
7. Endoscopy – Professor Kevin Monahan and a St Mark’s specialist screening practitioner
8. Q&A – Panel of speakers