Congratulations to Liz Sniderman on being elected Co-Chair of the SIOP WLPO Network She is a dedicated leader in pediatric oncology with a proven track record of advancing gender equity and fostering leadership among women in the field. With extensive experience in SIOP, including roles as Co-Chair of the Global Health Nursing Network and member of […]

Congratulations to Valerie Crabtree on being elected Co-Chair of the Paediatric Psycho-Oncology (PPO) Network! Valerie Crabtree is dedicated pediatric psychologist with 18 years of specialized experience in pediatric oncology, currently serving as Vice President of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Proven leader in overseeing integrated psychosocial care initiatives and fostering international collaborations […]

Our colleague, Dr. Erica Quintana, passed away in Paris on June 17, 2025. Erica was born in 1936 in San Rosendo, Chile. She completed her medical studies at the University of Concepcion and then practiced general medicine in Patagonia until 1970, in a very versatile practice (including pediatric surgery and obstetrics!). She completed her training [...]

The Young SIOP Committee in SIOP North America is pleased to solicit applications for two exciting opportunities. 1) Leadership Opportunity in SIOP North America The Steering Group of the Young SIOP Committee is looking to fill gaps in our membership with terms starting in October 2025. Responsibilities include regular virtual meetings, contributing to and helping [...]

SIOP is pleased to share an opportunity from KnowTheGlow and OPTOGLOBE for optometry students and professionals worldwide: the Glow Awareness Video Contest. The initiative aims to raise awareness of leukocoria (“The Glow”) - a key sign of childhood eye diseases such as retinoblastoma and the importance of early detection in saving children’s sight. Contest Details: [...]

Join the Supportive Care Network for their next webinar: “Empowering Families: Technology-Driven Support for Children with Cancer.” September 18, 2025 @ 7am CST // 2pm CEST/Geneva Please register: https://members.siop-online.org/event/Sept18 You need your SIOP username and password to register. The presentation “Empowering Families: Technology-Driven Support for Children with Cancer” will explore the role of technology in […]

Join us on Monday, September 22th, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 am (EDT) for the webinar “Gold September: Promoting Equitable Access to Quality Medicines and Technologies” to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025. This event will highlight advances in the region related to timely access to quality medicines and technologies, as part of the ongoing efforts of the WHO […]

The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship is a one-year clinical training program offering formal subspecialty training at one of the largest and most renowned pediatric brain tumor centers in the world. Our program is recognized for state-of-the-art multidisciplinary care, a robust early-phase trials portfolio, and excellence in clinical and research training. PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Duration: 12 months […]