UK Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium Committee adds Boost’s latest research project to Symposium Programme

We are thrilled to announce that Boost’s research and development project into customised breast forms has been selected for presentation at the UK Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium this January. Held in Birmingham, the two day conference on the 22nd and 23rd January gives a unique space for researchers, clinicians, academics and breast cancer advocates to come together. The UKIBCS was established to provide all those with an active interest in breast cancer research and treatment an opportunity to consider and discuss how the latest advances may impact upon their and others areas of expertise. 

 

Boost is so proud to present our work on innovative breast form design in a room full of decision makers, clinicians and representatives. Listening to women who’ve had breast cancer and representing the grassroots voices of women who want more choice in the breast form market has been a hugely important part of what we do, and our founder Sam Jackman will be attending the event to answer questions and present our research findings. 

 

The custom breast form project was funded by Innovate UK SMART Grant, and delivered with project partners Photocentric, whose new-to-market 3D print resins made our idea for a custom molding process a reality,  The project has also helped us begin the development of a fitting app, and has enabled us to explore new shapes and sizes of Boost products that might be of benefit to more women in the future. 

 

Our research abstract was submitted to the symposium committee who accepted the work to form part of the Poster Presentation displays at the conference, showcasing innovative studies from around the UK. Boost’s product development project was reviewed as a submission under the theme of Life after Breast Cancer. The committee looked for research that demonstrated impact, quality and novelty.  A poster detailing the project will be displayed alongside clinical and academic research projects and included in the conference programme. 

 

This will be the first time that Boost’s work will have a space within a clinical research setting, and we are absolutely delighted to take a place in the conversations about improving outcomes for women. It means so much to us to represent the voices of our customers at this type of event.