Applications are now open for the DKMS John Hansen Research Grant, supporting early-career researchers working in stem cell transplantation, donor selection, cell manufacturing, and novel diagnostic or therapeutic strategies for hematological diseases
On September 8, we celebrate International Pediatric Oncology Nurses Day - a chance to honor the pediatric oncology nurses around the world whose care, compassion, and dedication make such a profound difference for children and families affected by cancer.
There are just two weeks to go until World Radiotherapy Awareness Day on 7 September!
🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 7:30 AM 📍 Location: Room 302 | SIOP 2026 Congress, San Antonio 🎙️ Chairs: Prof. dr. Marry M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink & Prof. dr. Jim Geller Join the HARMONICA group as we open the door to expanded global research collaborations aimed at improving outcomes for children and AYAs with renal tumors.
In April 1952, Dr. Odile Schweisguth opened Europe's first dedicated pediatric oncology department at Gustave Roussy. A co-founder of SIOP itself in 1969, she pioneered a "total care" approach to childhood cancer and helped drive survival rates from just 10–20% in the 1950s to around 85% today.