Professor Alastair M. Thompson is a world-renowned breast surgeon, clinician-scientist, and breast cancer researcher. He is Professor and Director, Vera Bradley Foundation Breast Research Center, Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Over more than three decades, he has led major international clinical trials and translational research programs focused on breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. His work has helped shape modern breast cancer care, particularly in breast-conserving surgery, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and multidisciplinary cancer research.

Mr Peter Barry is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. Originally trained at the University of Sydney, he completed a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology and has built an international reputation in breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic reconstruction, and preventative surgery for women at high risk of breast cancer. His clinical and research interests include breast conservation techniques, targeted axillary surgery, tumour biology, and the development of innovative surgical approaches that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.