John Crown
Consultant medical oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Group and Professor of Translational Cancer Research (DCU & UCD), speaking on the health impacts and regulation of vaping and nicotine products.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 11min
Professor John Crown on cancer treatments developments
Professor John Crown, a leading oncologist and professor at DCU and UCD, shares insights on groundbreaking developments in cancer treatments. He highlights the shift from traditional chemotherapy to targeted therapies, emphasizing the incredible advances in the last decade. Crown discusses the transformative HER2-targeted therapy for breast cancer and the historic role of US government funding in cancer research. He also notes the importance of exercise in reducing cancer relapse risk and teases upcoming experimental vaccines for difficult cancers.
Nov 12, 2025 • 8min
Are we doing enough or too much to tackle vaping?
John Crown, a consultant medical oncologist and professor of translational cancer research, discusses the ongoing debate surrounding vaping regulations. He advocates for stricter controls, suggesting that vapes should mainly serve as cessation tools. While flavors can help adult smokers quit, they also pose a risk of attracting youth. Crown highlights the health risks associated with nicotine pouches and stresses the importance of prioritizing public health over the interests of the vaping industry.
