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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 Learn more 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) [...]

Grant Williams Birmingham, AL, USA PRESIDENT Kwok-Leung Cheung Nottingham, UNITED KINGDOM PRESIDENT-ELECT Barbara Ewals Bangkok, THAILAND CEO (Ex-Officio) Andrew ChapmanPhiladelphia, United StatesTREASURER  

There are five ad-hoc committees within the SIOG governance. SIOG Consortium Committee The SIOG Corporate Relations ad-hoc Committee is now the SIOG Consortium Committee. This committee is responsible for all corporate and industry relations of the Association (including fundraising) and in particular, linked to the SIOG annual conference and other educational events. It ensures that corporate activities at SIOG conferences and the investment of industry in other SIOG ventures are in the best interests of the Association. The committee reviews and approves potential, new or alternative revenue-generating opportunities with a view of protecting the financial well-being and integrity of the Association. It is also the platform wherein matters concerning industry such as changes in industry regulations, future collaborations and long-term initiatives involving industry are discussed. Chair: Ravindran Kanesvaran (Singapore) Geriatrics ad-hoc Committee The SIOG Geriatrics ad-hoc Committee is for geriatricians who are interested in [...]

The International Society of Geriatric Oncology, also called SIOG (Société Internationale d’Oncologie Gériatrique) in French, is a multidisciplinary membership-based society with members engaged in more than 80 countries around the world. Our network includes geriatricians, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, anaesthesiologists, nurses and allied health professionals. Founded in 2000, SIOG was officially registered as a not-for-profit organisation under the Swiss law in October 2012. Ever since, SIOG has established a long-standing history of implementing programmatic activities in the field of Geriatric Oncology via 4 strategic directions: education, clinical practice, research and collaborations & partnerships. Powered by global collaborations, the SIOG network is committed to strengthening the national capacity for Human Resources for Health (HRH) in various countries and in promoting and advocating for the health agenda of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3) i.e. ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages’. Paul Calabresi, [...]