SIOG currently has three Interest Groups. These groups play an important role in advancing education, communication, advocacy, and research in geriatric oncology, in alignment with SIOG’s strategy and priorities set by the Board of Directors.
NAHS Interest Group
The Nursing, Allied Health and Scientists (NAHS) Interest Group focuses on nursing, allied health, and scientific contributions across SIOG’s educational, scientific, and advocacy activities.
Governance:
- Kristen Haase (Canada) – Chair
- Sophie Pilleron (Luxembourg) – Co-Chair
- Cassandra Vonnes (United States) – Member
- Angéline Galvin (France) – Member
- Rana Jin (Canada) – Member
- Vanya Slavova-Boneva (United Kingdom) – Member
- Hanneke van der Wal-Huisman (Netherlands) – Member
- Colm Mac Eochagain (Republic of Ireland) – YSIOG liaison
YSIOG Interest Group
The Young SIOG (YSIOG) Interest Group brings together early-career professionals working in geriatric oncology, supporting engagement, networking, and professional development across disciplines.
Governance:
- Fabio Gomes (United Kingdom) – Chair
- Nicolas M Gonzalez Senac (Spain) – Vice-Chair
- Alicia Castelo Loureiro (Spain) – Member
- Filipe Coutinho (Portugal) – Member
- Maya Abdallah (United States) – Member
- Mukul Roy (India) – Member
- Colm Mac Eochagain (Republic of Ireland) – Member
SPOC Interest Group
The Surgical and Perioperative Optimization Collaborative (SPOC) Interest Group advances surgical and perioperative care for older adults with cancer, with a focus on patient selection, optimisation, and recovery across the perioperative pathway.
Governance:
- Nicole Saur (United States) – Chair
- Desiree Steimer (United States) – Co-Chair
Haem Interest Group
The Haematology Interest Group focuses on advancing the care of older adults with haematological malignancies, with an emphasis on geriatric assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence that reflects the biology and complexity of ageing in blood cancers.
Governance:
- Melissa Loh (United States) – Chair
- Pallawi Torka (United States) – Co-Chair and Lymphoma Lead
- Samuel Yates (United States) – Myeloid Lead
- Reed Friend (United States) and Nadine Abdallah (United States) – Myeloma Leads
- Maya Abdallah (United States) and Juarda Hasani – Liaison to YSIOG
- Stefany Paz Borquez Saffie (Chile) – Liaison to Geriatrics ad-hoc Committee
- Juarda Hasani – LMIC initiatives