Save the Date: 10th International Tübingen Symposium on Pediatric Solid Tumors & SIOPEL Autumn Meeting 2026
The 10th International Tübingen Symposium, “Pediatric Liver Tumors: Translational Advances and Cutting-Edge Management”, takes place on 26–28 November 2026 in Tübingen, Germany, together with the SIOPEL Autumn Meeting. Abstract submission closes on 26 October 2026.
Welcome Dr. Roula Farah, Chair of the SIOP Asia Scientific Programme Advisory Working Group
SIOP is pleased to welcome Dr. Roula Farah (Lebanon) as SIOP Asia SPAWG Chair. Her term runs from October 2026 to October 2029.
Dr Roula Farah is a Professor of General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Lebanese American University (LAU) Gilbert and Rose-Mary Chagoury School of Medicine and LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon.
Call for Nominations: International Quiz for Final-Year Pediatric Trainees at PEDICON 2027
SIOP invites nominations for two teams of final-year trainees to compete in the International Quiz at PEDICON 2027 in India, with cash prizes up to USD 5,000.
ASPHO 2027 Call for Abstracts Now Open
ASPHO has opened its call for abstracts for the 2027 Conference in Montréal, with submissions open until December 21, 2026.
WPE/PROS LMIC Education Lecture Series: The Role of Radiotherapy in Paediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma
Join the WPE/PROS LMIC education lecture series on November 5 for Dr. Stephanie Terezakis on the role of radiotherapy in paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma.
SIOP Membership Auto-Renewal Reminder for 2027
Important Update from SIOP Asia President Gevorg Tamamyan
Dear SIOP Asia Members,
I am writing to share an important personal update and transition for our region. I would like to formally announce that I will be stepping down early from my role as SIOP Asia President to focus on my candidacy for Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
6th APHOG & SIOP Asia Joint Scientific Symposium 2026: “Germ Cell Tumour in Asia”
The Asian Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Group (APHOG) and SIOP Asia invite you to the 6th APHOG & SIOP Asia Joint Scientific Symposium. This year’s online session is about germ cell tumours in children and adolescents. Experts from across the region will share real-world experience and discuss de-escalation, stem cell transplantation and treatment for relapsed and refractory disease.

