A free public seminar in Birżebbuġa will help people better understand cancer screening, recognise potential warning signs and learn about research currently taking place in Malta.The Cancer Research and Innovation Hub Malta (CRIHM) will host the seminar, titled ‘Spot It Early: Screening, Warning Signs & Research’, on Wednesday, 11th November, at the Freeport in Birżebbuġa, between 9am and 12.30pm.The event forms part of the national SHOW YOUR FACE FOR CANCER RESEARCH campaign and aims to make reliable information about cancer screening and early detection more accessible to the public.Health professionals and representatives from screening services will explain how Malta’s national screening programmes work, what happens when results require further investigation and why persistent symptoms should never be ignored, even if someone has not received a routine screening invitation.The seminar will also shine a light on two research projects supported by CRIHM.The seminar will also shine a light on two research projects supported by CRIHM.PANEXO is exploring liquid-biopsy approaches that could potentially contribute to pancreatic cancer detection in the future, while RADAR is investigating ways to better predict resistance to radioiodine treatment in certain thyroid cancer cases.Both projects are still in the research stage and do not involve tests currently being offered to the public.By bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers and the public, the seminar hopes to encourage greater awareness of early detection and the work being carried out to advance cancer research in Malta.The seminar will be delivered in Maltese, with admission free and open to everyone.Event details:Date: Wednesday, 11th November 2026Time: 9am–12.30pmVenue: Freeport, BirżebbuġaAdmission: FreeTag someone who should know about this•