Cambridge University Presents "Breaking the Silence about Uterine Fibroids: A Pathway to Legislative Change"
This promotional article was drafted by Norman Busigu. Special thanks are given to Lester Holloway (the Head of Communications and Public Relations for Homerton College, Cambridge University)
The details of the symposium are as follows: Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 12:30 - 18:45 (doors open at 12:00) Homerton College, University of Cambridge; Hills Road CB2 8PH - Mary Allen Building Auditorium and other rooms. Visit this weblink to complete the event registration form in order to attend either in person or via livestream.
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Uterine fibroids affect millions, yet they remain underdiagnosed, underfunded, and largely overlooked in public health priorities.
Building on last year's Big Conversation on inequalities in women's health, this symposium shifts the focus from awareness to action. In partnership with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Black Health and the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN), this event will bring together clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, and policymakers to explore pathways for advancing uterine fibroids as a public health and legislative priority within the UK and beyond.
Drawing lessons from the US Fibroid Bill, the afternoon will examine how evidence, advocacy, and political engagement can align to secure research funding, improve practitioner education, and expand access to early diagnosis and fertility-preserving care. Through keynote contributions, panel discussions, and stakeholder workshops, participants will work towards practical recommendations and a coordinated coalition for sustained policy change.
Sharing some exclusive words with Postcards From The Diaspora, Lester Holloway (the Head of Communications for Homerton College) stressed to us the importance of this event which he has helped to orchestrate - as it thoroughly explores this condition which “disproportionately impacts black woman”.
Confirmed guests include Fibroids Forum UK, Prof Hilary Crichley (University of Edinburgh), Dr Sharon Dixon (RCGP), Dr Edward Morris (NHS East of England), Dr Marie Anne Ledingham (NICE), Prof Sue Carr (GMC), Dr Aamena Salar (Birmingham’s Women’s Health Hub), Dr Christine Ekechi (O/G consultant and Women's Health Advocate), Sateria Venable (Fibroids Foundation, US), Samira Rafaela (former MEP), Sonah Paton (Black Mothers Matter), Leila Onome Aigbedion (Netherlands Fibroid Foundation).
Online contributions from Professor Dame Lesley Regan and Beverley Knight. Full program will be available soon.
Who should attend: Healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, professional bodies, patient advocates, students, those engaged in shaping women's health systems, and those suffering with fibroids.
Outcomes: A policy briefing document, stakeholder recommendations for parliamentary engagement and a strategic roadmap towards legislative reform.
