ROUND TABLE ON EUROPEAN MELANOMA DAY: FOR SPORT WITHOUT SKIN CANCER
On Wednesday, 13 May 2026, between 10:00 and 14:00, a round table on the European Melanoma Day For Sport Without Skin Cancer will be held at the UP University Library (Trubarjeva 1, Koper). The event will be held in Slovenian.
The topic of the discussion will cover the impact of the sun on skin health in the context of sport and the importance of timely prevention. Speakers will highlight key challenges, good practices and recommendations for safe sports activities, with the aim of reducing the incidence of skin cancer and increasing public awareness.
Speakers:
- Katarina Šmuc Berger, MD, specialist in dermatovenerology, SB Izola
- Asst. Dr. Barbara Perić, MD, specialist in oncological surgery, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
- Prof. Dr. Nejc Šarabon, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Primorska
- Prof. Dr. Jernej Pikalo, former Minister of Education, Science and Sports
- Boštjan Božič, National Olympic Institute
- Marina Tomić Jurgele, top athlete and participant of the London Olympics
- Marko Bolha, Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Primorska
- Jakob Teržan, Pika & Pogi Team, KD Rog
- Aleksandar Samardžija, Committee for Mass Participation at the Swimming Federation of Slovenia
- Rok Perko, top skier, participant of the Vancouver and Sochi Olympics
- Janez Sirše, National Melanoma Patients’ Society
The event is co-organised by the National Melanoma Patients’ Society, Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Primorska and the the University of Primorska University Library.