Global Health Events
In an effort to fulfill our mission to advance global cancer research, we sponsor and participate in a number of global health events for both national and international audiences. Although events vary by region and topic, they all focus on the open exchange of scientific knowledge.
Upcoming Events
European Society for a Medical Oncology Annual Congress 2017
September 8-12, 2017
Location: Madrid, Spain
CGH will participate at the ESMO Annual Congress 2017 Special Session: Medical Oncology as a Contributor to Global Policy: How to Improve National Cancer Plans. This year's session aims to demonstrate the usefulness and successes in National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) development when oncologists are part of the multi-sectorial team. Presentations will highlight European and Central Asian countries where oncologists have played a valuable role in NCCP development.
Global Cancer Symposium
September 25, 2017
Location: Barretos, Brazil
Dr. Ted Trimble will present Cancer Prevention Research: Perspectives from the US NCI at the III Global Cancer Symposium, Barretos, Brazil on September 25, 2017. The Symposium brings together professionals, journalists, and students interested in global health, and includes a visit to IRCAD Latin America, Children's Hospital. Other invited speakers from partner institutions include Duke University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, UICC, American Cancer Society, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The focus of these presentations will be on cancer control and prevention, childhood cancers, and palliative care.
Past Events
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2017: HPV and Cervical Cancer Conference
August 24-25, 2017
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The primary goal of the Asia-Pacific Economic (APEC) HPV and Cervical Cancer Conference on "Data for Decision-Making" is to convene a high-level discussion on the use of empirical data from research studies to inform decision-makiing within the APEC economies, of which the United States is a member. Interactive sessions will include presentations and discussion on recent relevant scientific publications, study design and data collection, synthesis and interpretation results to draw evidence-based conclusions, dissemination of results, and use of results to inform program planning and policy making.
International Cancer Screening Network 2017 Biennial Meeting
June 19-21, 2017
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
The International Cancer Screening Network (ICSN) is a voluntary consortium of countries, organizations, and experts interested in promoting context-specific organized cancer screening through evidence-based strategies. The ICSN 2017 Biennial Meeting: Looking Back, Moving Forward will provide an opportunity for international experts to exchange knowledge, research methods, practice challenges, and results in the field of organized cancer screening; and, to prioritize, develop, and move forward research projects through interest and working groups.
5th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research: Integrating Cancer Research for Improved Global Health
April 6, 2017
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
The 5th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research: Integrating Cancer Research for Improved Global Health is being held in conjunction with the 8th Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health. Registration is now open. For more information, please visit: https://t.co/Vh4txmGU9e.
CGH Celebrates World Cancer Day 2017
CGH celebrates World Cancer Day 2017 on February 4th, joining the global effort to raise awareness that 'We can. I can.' take action to help prevent and reduce the global burden of cancer. Read more about how CGH is working to support this effort.
Cervical Cancer Control Workshop 2016
August 23, 2016
Location: Lima, Peru
The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) partnered with the Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences to hold the APEC Regional Workshop on Enabling Sustainable Economic Advancement for Women through Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control in Beijing, China in August 2014. The meeting improved Asia-Pacific public health officials’ knowledge about state-of-the-science and best practices in cervical cancer prevention and control, and recommendations for progress on addressing cervical cancer in APEC economies were developed. At the APEC Senior Officials Meeting 3 held one year later in the Philippines, the cervical cancer recommendations were approved by the APEC Health Working Group.
On August 23, 2016, NCI partnered with the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásticas in APEC host country, Peru, to hold a second workshop focused on developing strategies for the implementation of the APEC cervical cancer recommendations. Outcomes from this workshop include the development of a roadmap for implementing the cervical cancer recommendations in APEC economies that includes specific action steps regarding cervical cancer prevention and control, and engagement of economies of non-APEC Latin American countries.
International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics
September 1-30, 2016
Location: Bethesda, MD
The International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics was held Sept. 1st to 30th, 2016, and included participation from NIH Institutes and Centers: NIDCD, NIDCR, NEI, NHLBI, NIMHD, NINR and FIC; as well as the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, and profit and non-profit partners participating in the NIH wide training program.
An International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics helps resource-poor countries build their knowledge base in genetics and genomics, and reduces the disparities in health, scientific knowledge and technologies between developed and developing nations. Scientists, clinicians, and health professionals interact with experts in the field, establish collaborations and networks that help them address their public health challenges, and decrease the impact of genetic diseases in their nations.
2016 World Cancer Congress Master Courses
October 31, 2016
Location: Paris, France
In coordination with the Union for International Cancer Control and the International Cancer Control Partnership, CGH developed two master courses, each consisted of six webinars beginning in Summer 2016, and culminated in a one-day, in-person workshop on October 31, 2016 in Paris, France at the 2016 World Cancer Congress.
Master Course N°3: Cancer Control Planning and Implementation: This Master Course is targeted to professionals in all regions of the world and from multiple sectors who are interested in strengthening their country’s cancer control planning efforts. Participants with a range of experience in cancer control planning are encouraged to participate to maximize the benefit of the information-exchange component of the course.
Master Course N°4: Dissemination and Implementation Science Research in Cancer Control: This Master Course is targeted at investigators from low and middle-income countries working in cancer prevention and control. It will provide an introduction the field of implementation science and lay the groundwork for developing implementation science research proposals.
Pre-Application Webinar for funding opportunity: Planning for Regional Centers of Research Excellence in Non-Communicable Diseases in Low and Middle Income Countries
Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 August 23, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time
The NCI hosted a public webinar for investigators interested in applying to the P30 NCD RCRE Program, RFA CA15-007. Download the slides shared during the webinar; the transcript and updated FAQs will be released shortly.
Asia-Pacific Cancer Control Leadership Forum II
March 18, 2016
Location: Singapore
The beginning of the second phase of the International Cancer Control Leadership Forum program was held in Singapore. Countries that participated in either the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Southeast Asia Cancer Control Leadership Forum (held April 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) or the Pacific Cancer Control Leadership Forum (held in December 2014 in Melbourne, Australia) reconvened to share progress, challenges, and identify solutions and advance actions related to development and implementation of national cancer control plans.
The Leadership Forum Follow-up Meeting was organized by NCI, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP). The Forum follow-up meeting was held in conjunction with The Economist Events’ “The War on Cancer: Who Pays?” Forum, on March 17, 2016 at which 2-3 high-level VIPs from each country also participated. In addition, our team coordinated with other related regional efforts including the Asia-Pacific Cancer Leaders' Summit & Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention 8th General Assembly, held in Brisbane, Australia on April 13-15, 2015. These meetings built on one another to help strengthen cancer control broadly in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Leadership Forum Follow-up Meeting focused on issues related to the capacity of countries to effectively develop and implement a national cancer control plan, and built on the concepts presented during the first Leadership Forum, as well as current challenges identified by participating countries. Countries included: Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.