Network with and learn from other cancer control professionals

Our webinars explore new approaches and relevant data related to cancer prevention and control. They also give members the opportunity to connect with and learn from varying experts from across Minnesota.

Have an idea for a future webinar? Contact us at communications@mncanceralliance.org.

October 2026

Advancing Tobacco Treatment & Early Detection in Cancer Care

Speakers:

Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS, Medical Director, Markey Cancer Center Network

Tavia Mirassou-Wolf, Health Systems Change Program Manager, National Jewish Health

Molly Black, Director, Early Detection, American Cancer Society

About the webinar:

• Informative virtual session focused on smoking cessation standards, health systems change initiatives, and current lung cancer screening best practices
• Learn about the Minnesota Quit Partner Health Systems Change Program
• Identify the key components of CoC Standard 5.9 on Smoking Cessation

May 2025

Sobering Truths: Alcohol’s Impact on Cancer Risk

Speakers:

Silvia Balbo, PhD, a University of Minnesota School of Public Health Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences

Kathleen Dubberley, Alcohol Epidemiologist with the Substance Misuse Prevention Section of the Minnesota Department of Health

This webinar:

• Described how alcohol consumption can increase the risk for certain types of cancer
• Shared data related to the numbers of Minnesotans who may be affected by alcohol-related cancers
• Discussed alcohol prevention strategies that can reduce cancer risk