Preliminary Program for the CGON 2025 Conference

  • Mon. February 24, 2025

    9:00-10:30 – Session A1

    Opening Keynote Address

    Institutional Spotlight – University of Ottawa: Dr. Marc Gaudet

    Institutional Spotlight – University of BC : Dr. Gina Ogilvie

    Cynthia Menard, Head Radiation Oncology, CHUM. Pragmatic Trial Design to Increase Outreach in Clinical Research

    Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, National Health Institute, USA

    10:30-11:00 – Break

    11:00-12:30 – Session A2

    Institutional Spotlight – CHUM: Dr. Jean-Marc Bourque

    Tim Evans, Director and Associate Dean of the School of Population and Global Health, McGill University, Montreal; Former Director of Health and Nutrition, World Bank

    Dr. Darren Larsen – Shaping the Future of Cancer Control: Medical Associations, Industry, and Canada’s Global Contributions

    12:30-13:30 – Lunch

    13:30-15:30 – Session B1

    Institutional Spotlight – Princess Margarett Cancer Centre: Dr. Danielle Rodin

    Dr. May Abdel-Wahab, Director, International Atomic Energy Agency, United Nations

    International Law – Speaker TBA

    15:30-16:00 – Break

    16:00-17:00 – Session B2

    Keynote Speaker
    Richard Sullivan, Director, Institute of Cancer Policy,
    King’s College London

    17:00 - 19:00 – Social Event (Tickets Required)

  • Tues. February 25, 2025

    9:00-10:30 – Session C1

    Institutional Spotlight – McGill University: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis

    Institutional Spotlight – Queen’s University: TBA

    Cheryl Urban, Assistant Deputy Minister Africa and Pan-Geographic Affairs Global Affaires Canada

    Diana Romero, Nature Reviews – Publishing in Global Oncology – The View from the Editor

    10:30-11:00 – Break

    11:00-12:30 – Session C2

    Institutional Spotlight – Canadian Partnership Against Cancer: Dr. Craig Earl

    Institutional Highlight - African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer: Nazik Hammad

    Federal Health Agency: Speaker TBA

    12:30-14:00 – Lunch with Professors, for Students

    14:00-16:00 – Session D1 – Workshop

    The Future of the Canadian Global Oncology Network.

    Define Future Goals: Outline CGON’s 5-year vision to advance equity and sustainability in global oncology.

    Prioritize Key Initiatives: Identify and rank projects aligned with the network’s mission.

    Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strategies to expand partnerships and enhance impact.

    16:00 – Closing Remarks – Dr. Jean-Marc Bourque

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