The first Public Symposium of the Fédération Enfants Cancers Santé was held in Marseille on 26–27 September, bringing together researchers, doctors and volunteers with a common goal: to advance paediatric cancer research while strengthening the link between science and society.

Speakers included several renowned experts:

• Dr. Céline Khouri (Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris)
• Dr. Isabelle Janoueix-Lerosey (Institut Curie)
• Dr. Eddy Pasquier (CRCM – Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Marseille)
• Dr. Arnaud Verschuur (Hôpital de la Timone / APHM)
• Dr. Nathalie Hoog Labouret (Institut national du cancer)
• Dr. Vincent Picco (CSM)
• Dr. Christopher Montemagno (CSM)

These valuable moments of dialogue offer a unique opportunity to share research challenges and progress with the general public, while highlighting the indispensable role of volunteers and donors whose commitment directly contributes to advancing science.