Dear Members of the SIOP Women Leaders Network,

The field of Paediatric Oncology has been transformed by unstinted efforts of many exceptional women. These women have broken through the proverbial ‘glass ceilings’ and achieved great success in advancing our understanding of childhood cancer. The 2024 SIOP Almanac of Women Leaders profiles many such women leaders and seeks to celebrate and honour their contributions.

 

Today’s profile is of Dr. Mariko Kakazu, a Japanese paediatric haematologist-oncologist who has contributed to improving the survival rate of childhood cancer in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Read her story here: https://tinyurl.com/273by5pr

And here is Dr. Mariko Kakazu’s advice to those who follow in her footsteps:

“Nankurunaisa – Do the right thing and the rest will follow. I always keep this in mind, choosing the path of integrity and embracing challenges, even if they are tough. I always keep this in mind, choosing the path of integrity and embracing challenges, even if they are tough. It guides me through life’s uncertainties with determination.”

Other profiles from the 2024 Almanac are available here:

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Feel free to contact  the SIOP Women Leaders Network Steering Group leaders (programs@siop-online.org): we’d love to hear from you!

 

Warm regards,

Steering Group of the SIOP Women Leaders Network:

Dr. Sarah Cohen-Gogo, Canada (Co-Chair)

Dr. Faith Gibson, UK (Co-Chair)

Dr. Adedayo Joseph, Nigeria, Steering Group Member

Dr. Amita Trehan, India, Steering Group Member

Dr. Eman Al-Shamsi, UAE, Steering Group Member

Dr. Giselle Saulnier-Sholler, USA, Steering Group Member

Dr. Monica Cypriano, Brazil, Steering Group Member

Ms. Arliette Sulikhanyan, Steering Group Member

Ms. Liz Sniderman, Steering Group Member