Young SIOG is comprised of junior members of SIOG. We welcome clinicians and researchers from any disciplines or individuals working in the field of geriatric oncology to join us.

Conditions of Eligibility

  • Junior experts in the field of geriatric oncology (with less than ten (10) years post exit from formal training programme)
  • Working as a trainee in any discipline that is related to the treatment of older cancer patients (e.g. surgery, radiotherapy, medical oncology, urology, pulmonology, haematology) and / or PhD student, postdoctoral fellow or researcher

Membership Benefits

  • Join network of junior researchers and clinicians in the field of geriatric oncology, and actively contribute to the field of geriatric oncology.
  • Participate in Young SIOG activities during the SIOG Annual Conferences. These include the Young SIOG General Assembly, networking sessions, and mentor/buddy program.
  • Submit an abstract to the SIOG Annual Conferences and be eligible for the Young SIOG Investigator Award.
  • Participate in SIOG task forces as the Young SIOG representative.
  • Support SIOG in developing collaborations with interest groups of other cancer related societies (eg: ESMO, ASCO, etc)
  • Improve education and trainings in geriatric oncology for junior researchers and clinicians
  • Foster international collaborations with other Young SIOG and SIOG members.
  • Join the Young SIOG community through the Twitter and Facebook Group. The group serves as a platform in which research and clinical-related questions can be shared and discussed.
  • Participate in the Young SIOG forum and annual survey to contribute your ideas
  • Lead or contribute as co-authors on Young SIOG publications and blogs articles

Young SIOG Investigator Award

To promote research in the field of geriatric oncology and to support the career development of the new generation of experts, every year SIOG recognizes a Young Investigator for his/her outstanding work.

  • 2022 – Sophie Pilleron (United Kingdom)
  • 2021 – Mathilde Cabart (France)
  • 2020 – no award
  • 2019 – Isacco Montroni (Italy)
  • 2018 – Lucy Dumas (United Kingdom)
  • 2017 – Melisa Wong (USA)
  • 2016 – Zachary Horne (USA)
  • 2015 – Cindy Kenis (Belgium)
  • 2014 – MJ Molina Garrido (Spain)

Young SIOG Activities

You can read about the Young SIOG activities below.

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Read about the Young SIOG activities during the Annual Conferences.

Blog

Blog

Read the latest Blog articles.

Newsletters

Newsletters

Young SIOG Newsletters are only accessible to SIOG members.

Webinars

Webinars

Access the webinars organised jointly with the group.

Publications

Publications

Read the latest articles published by the Young SIOG Group.

Forum

Forum

The Young SIOG Group organises regular Forum/Calls to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects. These calls are open to SIOG members ONLY.