The Wisconsin Technology Council’s Jan. 23 Innovation Network luncheon will feature Dr. Howard Bailey, who directs the UW Carbone Cancer Center and will talk about progress and challenges in humankind’s fight against cancer.

The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on John Nolen Drive. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, and the presentation at 12:30 p.m. Click here to register. The luncheon is sponsored by the Dane County Regional Airport.

Dr. Bailey is concurrently a researcher, professor, and active medical oncologist in addition to his role as director of the Carbone Cancer Center. His work has focused on applying novel interventions for cancer therapy and, most recently, founding and leading a NCI group performing cancer prevention trials nationwide.

The Wisconsin Technology Council is the independent, nonprofit science and technology adviser to the governor and Legislature, with events, publications, and outreach that contribute to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy. To join, click here.