
About IMPAHC 2025
For the first time in over a decade the International Meeting of the Psychosocial Aspects of Hereditary Cancer (IMPAHC) will be hosted in Australia. The 18th IMPAHC meeting will take place on 25 and 26 August 2025, prior to the Familial Aspects of Cancer meeting that will be held 27 -28 August in Kingscliff, New South Wales, Australia.
IMPAHC 2025 will showcase scientific presentations across a wide breadth of contemporary topics in hereditary and genomic cancer research and clinical care. Keynote presentations and sessions will feature topics including cancer precision prevention, implementation of polygenic information, paediatric and adult hereditary cancer, and diversity and inclusion in cancer genomic research and clinical care.
Confirmed International Speakers

A/Prof. Stephanie Archer
Cohorts sponsored speaker
University of Cambridge
Associate Professor / Senior Research Associate, Department of Psychology / Public Health and Primary Care

Dr Katianne Sharp
HGSA sponsored speaker
Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (USA

A/Prof. Joanne Ngeow Yuen Yie
National Cancer Centre Singapore
MBBS (Hons), MRCP (UK), MMed (Spore), FAMS, MPH

Dr Matthew B. Yurgelun
MD, FASCO, CGAF Physician | Director, Lynch Syndrome Center | Senior Physician, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Additional international speakers to be announced soon!
Abstract Submission
Closes 11.59 pm AEDT Friday 21st March 2025!
Please take note of the timeszone! This may be sometime Thursday in some parts of the world!
Abstract Submission has closed.
We invite you to be part of IMPAHC 2025 and present your innovative research! We welcome abstract submissions on hereditary cancer and cancer genomics across the following disciplines and approaches:
- Genetic Counselling
- Clinical Research
- Ethical, Legal, and/or Psychosocial Research
- Health Services Research
- Implementation Science
- Psychology
Abstracts may be submitted for oral or poster presentation. Abstracts open on Monday, 10th February 2025 and close on the extended deadline of Friday 21st March 2025 at 11.59 pm AEDT. Please ensure your abstract adheres to the formatting guidelines. Don’t miss this chance to share your insights with a diverse and engaged audience!
Registration
Now Open!
Registration Options
Choose the experience that suits you best:
IMPAHC Conference
- In-person: Monday & Tuesday, 25–26 August
- Join online
FAC Conference Add-On
Attend in-person:
- Wednesday, 27 August
- Thursday, 28 August
- Both days (27 & 28 August)
Join online
Early bird Offer: Register for all four days (25–28 August) as an in-person attendee before the early bird deadline and receive a 5% discount on your full registration!
IMPAHC 2025:
A Hybrid Conference Experience
IMPAHC 2025 will adopt a hybrid format, offering both an in-person and online experience to ensure greater accessibility and engagement.
In-Person Attendees: Enjoy the full conference experience, including inspiring keynote presentations, Q&A sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and an industry exhibition.
Virtual Attendees: Participate remotely with access to live-streamed presentations and Q&A sessions.
Whether you join us in person or online, IMPAHC 2025 promises a dynamic and inclusive event tailored to your preferences!
Organising Committee
A/Prof Laura Forrest, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC
Dr Sibel Saya, The University of Melbourne, VIC
Ms Sharne Limb, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC
Prof Paul James, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC
Ms Rachel Williams, Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW
Dr Georgina Schlub, University of Technology Sydney, NSW
Dr Amanda Willis, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, NSW
Dr Kylie Morgan, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC
Dr Tatiane Yanes, University of Queensland, QLD
Ms Courtney Smyth, Monash Health, VIC
Dr Kate Hetherington, University of New South Wales, NSW
Ms Jacqueline Hunter, University of Technology Sydney, NSW
Ms Jenny Berkman, University of Queensland, QLD
Venue, Accommodation & Travel
IMPAHC 2025 will take place at the beautiful Mantra on Salt Beach in Kingscliff, NSW, Australia, providing a peaceful coastal backdrop for the conference. On-site accommodation is available for your convenience. For more details about the location, travel options, and accommodation, please check our Venue & Accommodation and Travel pages.
Thank you to our Sponsors
