Some key findings of ICEP1 highlight the causal role of physical activity and certain sleeping patterns in reducing cancer risk.

We are now exploring why physical activity and sleep are important. As well as the interplay between activity and sleep patterns, we are investigating a variety of hormonal and molecular factors that may underly the effects observed on a range of cancers. We also plan to delve further into the use of accelerometers for measuring physical activity and sleep.

This research theme is co-chaired by Rebecca Richmond and Neil Murphy and will have important translational implications in terms of informing public health strategies for the promotion of physical activity and healthy sleep for cancer prevention.