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PALOP VI: 3–7 December 2024 in Luanda, Angola

Prof Verna Vanderpuye recognized as an ASCO Fellow (FASCO)

Prof. Verna Vanderpuye was recognized as an ASCO fellow (FASCO) – The Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO) is a distinction conferred upon ASCO members to recognize their extraordinary volunteer service and dedication.

AORTIC 2025 International Cancer Conference: 2–5 November 2025, Hammamet, Tunisia. For more information: aortic2025@aortic-africa.org

In Memoriam – Emerita Prof Lynette Denny (1958 – 2024)

A tribute to Professor Lynette Denny. On behalf of the AORTIC Council, I wish to convey my sincerest condolences to Prof Denny’s family, colleagues and friends. Her volunteerism as Secretary Treasurer of AORTIC…

AORTIC Southern Africa Vice-President Vote open 7–12 December 2023!

ASCO CONQUER CANCER GRANT & AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (GO YIA) Application Deadline: September 22, 2022. Provides research funding to early-career investigators to encourage and promote quality research in global oncology…

ACLI (African Cancer Leaders Institute) – Applications now open!

The ACLI was conceived as a “meeting within a meeting” in collaboration with the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC). In the past, ACLI participants have discussed cancer needs in Africa.

AORTIC President, Dr Miriam Mutebi, receives ASCO Humanitarian Award

Congratulations to our President Miriam Mutebi who was awarded the ASCO Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an oncologist who personifies ASCO’s mission and values by going above and beyond the call of duty…

AORTIC-ASCO Networking & Reception Meeting, 1st June. RSVP info@aortic-africa.org

AORTIC Elections 2023 – 4 November at 19h00, during Members Meeting, Dakar, Senegal

AORTIC-MOU Press Release

ASCO and the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer announce innovative collaboration to advance cancer research in Africa. Read the full announcement here…