Global Oncology Interest Group

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hi Rachel,

Thanks for getting this discussion started! My name is Sarah Bachmann, and I am the Administrator for International Outreach here at ASCO. I live in Alexandria, VA and have been working at ASCO for nearly 3 years. If you have any questions about ASCO's international programs, are interested in collaborating internationally, or would like to hear more about our international volunteer opportunities, please let me know! 

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Sarah Bachmann
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hi!
My name is Enrique Soto and I am a medical oncologist working at Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City. My main interests are geriatric oncology and global oncology, and it is a pleasure to be part of this community! Looking forward to getting to know everybody.
Best regards
Enrique

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Enrique Soto Perez De Celis MD
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Tlalpan, Mexico City
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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^{hello, I am a hematologist medical oncologist in Santa Fe New Mexico having practice for last 28 years. I'm entering a phase of my career am interested in global outreach and in providing heme/onc services in areas of need.} 

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Timothy Lopez MD, FACP
New Mexico Cancer Care Associates
Santa Fe, NM
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-20-2018 00:58
From: Enrique Soto Perez De Celis
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hi!
My name is Enrique Soto and I am a medical oncologist working at Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City. My main interests are geriatric oncology and global oncology, and it is a pleasure to be part of this community! Looking forward to getting to know everybody.
Best regards
Enrique

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Enrique Soto Perez De Celis MD
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Tlalpan, Mexico City

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Original Message------

Hi!
My name is Enrique Soto and I am a medical oncologist working at Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City. My main interests are geriatric oncology and global oncology, and it is a pleasure to be part of this community! Looking forward to getting to know everybody.
Best regards
Enrique

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Enrique Soto Perez De Celis MD
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Tlalpan, Mexico City
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Original Message------

Hi!
My name is Enrique Soto and I am a medical oncologist working at Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City. My main interests are geriatric oncology and global oncology, and it is a pleasure to be part of this community! Looking forward to getting to know everybody.
Best regards
Enrique

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Enrique Soto Perez De Celis MD
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Tlalpan, Mexico City
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Mohammad Gouran-Savadkoohi MD
Alborz University of Medical Science
karaj
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hi, there, I'm Roselle De Guzman, a medical oncologist from Manila, Philippines with special interests in lung, renal, and head and neck cancers.  Clinic has been busy for the past few days after returning from the annual meeting in Chicago.  I hope those who also attended have pretty much catched up with your work and have things settled down.
I'm an ASCO member since 2006 and have been involved in some of its international programs.  I believe that we're at one of the most exciting points in oncology right now with ASCO's commitment in supporting global oncology and creating global impact. I'm grateful to be here with such an amazing group - connecting with friends and meeting new ones who are equally committed to achieving meaningful collaboration.  I look forward to where this takes us all. Thanks!

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Roselle De Guzman MD
St. Luke's Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hi everyone - I'm Julie Gralow, a breast medical oncologist and professor of global health in Seattle. I founded the Women's Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) to help empower breast and cervical cancer patients in LMICs to play a role in addressing the cancer problem in their communities. I am chair of ASCO's Academic Global Oncology Task Force, and co-chair of the ASCO Resource Stratified Guideline Advisory Group.

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Julie Gralow
University of Washington School of Medicine
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA, USA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello everyone,


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Jose Mauricio Mota, MD, PhD
Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP)
São Paulo, Brazil
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2018 10:01
From: Julie Gralow
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hi everyone - I'm Julie Gralow, a breast medical oncologist and professor of global health in Seattle. I founded the Women's Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) to help empower breast and cervical cancer patients in LMICs to play a role in addressing the cancer problem in their communities. I am chair of ASCO's Academic Global Oncology Task Force, and co-chair of the ASCO Resource Stratified Guideline Advisory Group.

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Julie Gralow
University of Washington School of Medicine
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA, USA

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello everyone,

I am a medical oncologist from Brazil and used to be based in Sao Paulo. Currently I am training at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto as a Clinical Research fellow in melanoma and drug development. It's a pleasure to be part of the group and I am looking forward to meet you and discuss the challenges of providing access to good care oncology treatment worldwide!

Best regards


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Daniel Araujo MD
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center
São Paulo
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2018 16:19
From: Jose Mauricio Mota
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hello everyone,

My name is Jose Mauricio Mota and I am a Medical Oncologist working in São Paulo, Brazil. I am an early-career oncologist who will be starting an advanced clinical fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering this year in the field of Genitourinary malignancies. Besides that, I am currently engaged in translational science investigating the tumor immune microenvironment, strategies to boost immunotherapy, and how to select patients who will derive more benefit from immune-guided treatments.

Looking forward to learning more about Global Oncology and how we will be incorporating novel strategies and technology in a cost-effective manner in our patients from Latin America.

Best wishes, 

JM

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Jose Mauricio Mota, MD, PhD
Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP)
São Paulo, Brazil

Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2018 10:01
From: Julie Gralow
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hi everyone - I'm Julie Gralow, a breast medical oncologist and professor of global health in Seattle. I founded the Women's Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) to help empower breast and cervical cancer patients in LMICs to play a role in addressing the cancer problem in their communities. I am chair of ASCO's Academic Global Oncology Task Force, and co-chair of the ASCO Resource Stratified Guideline Advisory Group.

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Julie Gralow
University of Washington School of Medicine
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA, USA

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello everyone
My name is William Campbell, I am a medical oncologist in Guatemala, I was trained at Medical Oncology Department of the University of Navarra , Spain. I work for the Francisco Marroquin University at Medical School and for the Hospital Herrera Llerandi. It is of great interest to participate and collaborate with the group, we hope at some point to participate in projects that are considered at a global level. Currently we work with all types of tumors, especially in breast, cervix, gastrointestinal cancer.
Regards,

William Campbell MD

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[William] Campbell MD PhD
[Medical Oncology]
[wcampbell@ufm.edu
502 50405097
Guatemala City
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello everyone!

My name is Alex Roach, and I am the International Healthcare Quality Program Administrator at ASCO. I live in Alexandria, VA and have had the opportunity to work at ASCO for 3 and a half years.

I support our international participants in ASCO's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI^®), QOPI Certification Program, and Quality Training Program and coordinate ASCO's International Quality Task Force.

If you have any questions about our quality programs please feel free to send me a message!

-Alex


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Alex Roach, MPH
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-25-2018 10:38
From: William Campbell
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hello everyone
My name is William Campbell, I am a medical oncologist in Guatemala, I was trained at Medical Oncology Department of the University of Navarra , Spain. I work for the Francisco Marroquin University at Medical School and for the Hospital Herrera Llerandi. It is of great interest to participate and collaborate with the group, we hope at some point to participate in projects that are considered at a global level. Currently we work with all types of tumors, especially in breast, cervix, gastrointestinal cancer.
Regards,

William Campbell MD

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[William] Campbell MD PhD
[Medical Oncology]
[wcampbell@ufm.edu
502 50405097
Guatemala City

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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​I am Asha Karippot MD .I am a Hematology/Oncologist working at Cancer Treatment Centers of America , Comprehensive care and Research Center, Tulsa, OK.I am an early career  Oncologist with  special interest in Gastro intestinal Malignancies .
I an so excited to be part of Global Oncology. Looking forward for awesome discussions

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Asha Karippot MD
Tulsa, OK
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Asha Karippot MD
Tulsa, OK
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Layth Mula-Hussain MBChB, MSc, EF
CROSS CANCER INSTITUTE - UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA & TOGETHER FOR CANCER CONTROL
Edmonton, AB, CANADA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello! My name is Janet Abrahm, and I formerly practiced hematology and oncology. I now am a Supportive Oncology specialist (in the US we call ourselves either Supportive Oncology or Palliative Care) working with cancer patients from diagnosis on, at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA.

I've had the chance to join ASCO in that role in conferences in Indonesia and the Philippines, and I've been part of the EPEC-Oncology teaching team in Pune, Mumbai and Riyadh.

Happy to meet everyone!

Janet Abrahm, MD, FACP, FAAHPM

Professor of Medicine

Harvard Medical School

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Janet Abrahm MD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2018 12:08
From: Layth Mula-Hussain
Subject: Introduce Yourself

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Hi everyone.. and thank you Rachel Solomon for this group..
I am Layth, did my medical education, clinical internship & clinical oncology training at the University of Mosul – College of Medicine (Mosul – IRAQ). After that, I did radiation oncology residency at the King Hussein Cancer Center (Amman – JORDAN) and radiation oncology fellowship at the Tom Baker Cancer Center / University of Calgary (Alberta – CANADA). Beside the Jordanian Board (JB) certification in radiotherapy, I am holding EF distinction (ESTRO Fellow from the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology), Professional Diploma in Palliative Care Management (PDPCM) from Applied Sciences University (JORDAN), Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Oncology from Ulm University (GERMANY) and I am a Certified Clinical Investigator (CCI) by the latter university. 

Before joining the community radiation oncology program at the Cross Cancer Institute - University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada in July 2017, I served at Zhianawa Cancer Center and Faruk Medical City, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan – IRAQ (2013 – 2017) and before that at the King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman – JORDAN (2011). I did some global oncology outreach like being an expert at the International Atomic Energy Agency (in its imPACT team in Pakistan), trainer at the Awareness Without Borders (in Sudan). At ASCO level, I joined the working group of International Development Education Award (IDEA) for three years and now serving as a member of the Steering Committee of the International Affairs Committee (IAC). 

Beside my main interest in clinical practice, I have some input in Academic work. I accomplished three books, over twenty publications, over fifty presentations, and many educational lectures and research projects at under- and post-graduate levels. I chaired the organization of the 2015 and 2016 Best of ASTRO Iraq meetings (officially licensed by the American Society for Radiation Oncology) and the Multi-Disciplinary Oncology Course (MDOC) Iraq series in its 1st and 2nd copies in 2015 & 2016. I am looking forward to further enrich my global oncology network via ASCO.

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Layth Mula-Hussain MBChB, MSc, EF
CROSS CANCER INSTITUTE - UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA & TOGETHER FOR CANCER CONTROL
Edmonton, AB, CANADA

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello,
My name is Sylvester Homsy, I am a medical resident at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. I am planning on pursuing a career in Medical Oncology. My main interests are immunotherapy and lung cancer. I am here to establish connections with the ASCO community.

Cheers,


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Sylvester Homsy
Internal Medicine Resident
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Thanks Rachel, for inviting me to be a part of the discussion.

My name is Gouri Shankar Bhattacharyy. I am a practicing Medical Oncologist in Kolkata, India in an ESMO Designated Centre. My fields of primary interest are Geriatric Oncology, Breast Cancer, Palliative & Supportive Care, Survivorship, Hepato-Biliary Cancers, Cost Effective Cancer Care Delivery, Health Affairs, Health Education.

I am a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Committee Member for Global Policy Committee and Global Task Force for Cancer and a Faculty for ESMO.
I am the Chair for International Society for Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) Publication Committee.
I am a Breast International Group (BIG) Task Force Member of
(a) Innovative Medicines Initiative
and for
(b) Survivorship.

I am also a
- Editorial Board Member of Journal of Global Oncology – ASCO
- Member American School of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal Body and Publishing Research Group
- ASCO International Member Liaisons Program of ASCO International Affairs Committee
- Member ASCO Health Volunteer Overseas

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Dr. G. S. Bhattacharyya
Consultant Medical Oncologist,
Salt Lake City Medical Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata,West Bengal, India.
- World Health Organization Steering Committee Member for Oncology
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Gouri Shankar Bhattacharyya MD, PhD, MBBS, MNAMS, MRCP
Salt Lake City Medical Center
Kolkata, West Bengal, India-700064
docgsbhattacharyya@gmail.com
+919831011517
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-09-2018 22:54
From: Sylvester Homsy
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hello,
My name is Sylvester Homsy, I am a medical resident at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. I am planning on pursuing a career in Medical Oncology. My main interests are immunotherapy and lung cancer. I am here to establish connections with the ASCO community.

Cheers,


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Sylvester Homsy
Internal Medicine Resident
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Original Message------

Thanks Rachel, for inviting me to be a part of the discussion.

My name is Gouri Shankar Bhattacharyy. I am a practicing Medical Oncologist in Kolkata, India in an ESMO Designated Centre. My fields of primary interest are Geriatric Oncology, Breast Cancer, Palliative & Supportive Care, Survivorship, Hepato-Biliary Cancers, Cost Effective Cancer Care Delivery, Health Affairs, Health Education.

I am a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Committee Member for Global Policy Committee and Global Task Force for Cancer and a Faculty for ESMO.
I am the Chair for International Society for Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) Publication Committee.
I am a Breast International Group (BIG) Task Force Member of
(a) Innovative Medicines Initiative
and for
(b) Survivorship.

I am also a
- Editorial Board Member of Journal of Global Oncology – ASCO
- Member American School of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal Body and Publishing Research Group
- ASCO International Member Liaisons Program of ASCO International Affairs Committee
- Member ASCO Health Volunteer Overseas

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Dr. G. S. Bhattacharyya
Consultant Medical Oncologist,
Salt Lake City Medical Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata,West Bengal, India.
- World Health Organization Steering Committee Member for Oncology
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Gouri Shankar Bhattacharyya MD, PhD, MBBS, MNAMS, MRCP
Salt Lake City Medical Center
Kolkata, West Bengal, India-700064
docgsbhattacharyya@gmail.com
+919831011517
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​Hi All,

My name is Kristin and I work in Washington, DC at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as the Clinical Operations Manager and Nurse Manager of the Lombardi Cancer Center. I will be traveling this fall with ASCO/ONS to speak about breast cancer care and navigation in Manila, Philippines. I've previously volunteered with various medical groups in Haiti, Belize, and Nicaragua. I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone's work and collaborating on any international projects where the nursing viewpoint is needed.

Thanks, Kristin

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Kristin Ferguson DNP, RN, OCN
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-22-2018 21:05
From: Jean Rene Clemenceau
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Dr. Jean Rene Clemenceau

Oncologyst

Mexico

ASCO International Affairs Committee

Original Message------

Thanks Rachel, for inviting me to be a part of the discussion.

My name is Gouri Shankar Bhattacharyy. I am a practicing Medical Oncologist in Kolkata, India in an ESMO Designated Centre. My fields of primary interest are Geriatric Oncology, Breast Cancer, Palliative & Supportive Care, Survivorship, Hepato-Biliary Cancers, Cost Effective Cancer Care Delivery, Health Affairs, Health Education.

I am a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Committee Member for Global Policy Committee and Global Task Force for Cancer and a Faculty for ESMO.
I am the Chair for International Society for Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) Publication Committee.
I am a Breast International Group (BIG) Task Force Member of
(a) Innovative Medicines Initiative
and for
(b) Survivorship.

I am also a
- Editorial Board Member of Journal of Global Oncology – ASCO
- Member American School of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal Body and Publishing Research Group
- ASCO International Member Liaisons Program of ASCO International Affairs Committee
- Member ASCO Health Volunteer Overseas

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Dr. G. S. Bhattacharyya
Consultant Medical Oncologist,
Salt Lake City Medical Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata,West Bengal, India.
- World Health Organization Steering Committee Member for Oncology
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Gouri Shankar Bhattacharyya MD, PhD, MBBS, MNAMS, MRCP
Salt Lake City Medical Center
Kolkata, West Bengal, India-700064
docgsbhattacharyya@gmail.com
+919831011517
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I am a freelance medical writer who reports on presentations at the ASCO annual and quality care meetings, American Society of Hematology annual meetings, International Myeloma Workshops, and other medical meetings for a variety of outlets. I cover a broad array of topics, including global oncology issues, such as the practice of oncology screening and treatment in low resource settings. I also participated in the NCI-ASCO Teams in Cancer Research project as a patient advocate.
It's a pleasure to have been invited into this group.

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Lynne Lederman, PhD
Medical Writer
Mamaroneck, NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hi, everybody
My name is Andrea Anampa Guzmán and I am a member of the ASCO Cancer Interest Student group in Peru.



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Andrea Anampa-Guzmán
Linea de Oncología de San Fernando
ASCO-Sponsored Cancer Interest Group
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Lima, Peru
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-24-2018 12:41
From: Lynne Lederman
Subject: Introduce Yourself

I am a freelance medical writer who reports on presentations at the ASCO annual and quality care meetings, American Society of Hematology annual meetings, International Myeloma Workshops, and other medical meetings for a variety of outlets. I cover a broad array of topics, including global oncology issues, such as the practice of oncology screening and treatment in low resource settings. I also participated in the NCI-ASCO Teams in Cancer Research project as a patient advocate.
It's a pleasure to have been invited into this group.

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Lynne Lederman, PhD
Medical Writer
Mamaroneck, NY

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello

I am Chandra Loke - medical oncologist and a program director at Baystate Medical center, Springfiled , MA. My areas of interest are malignat hematology, breast and education. I am working on helping with cervical cancer screening in low resource communities in India and excited to be part of this global forum !

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Chandravathi Loke MD
program director
Baystate Med Ctr
Springfield, MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hello everyone!

I am Samir Ambrale, an early career Hematologist and Medical Oncologist, practicing in Guam. US administered Pacific islands have unique cancer characteristics and challenges. I am hoping to connect with international colleagues to offer volunteer services and also learn about unique cancer control and treatment efforts.

Best regards,

Samir Ambrale MD., MPH.
Hematology- Medical Oncology
Tamuning, Guam




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Samir Ambrale MD, MPH
FHP Medical Center
Tamuning
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hi!
My name is Fabio Moraes, and I am a Radiation oncologist/Assistant Professor working at Queen's University/Kingston Health Sciences Centre.
My main interests are CNS, head and neck and lung neoplasms and global oncology.
I am looking forward to getting to know everybody.
Best regards
Fabio

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Fabio Ynoe de Moraes MD
Kingston General Hospital
Kingston, ON
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-11-2019 21:36
From: Samir Ambrale
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hello everyone!

I am Samir Ambrale, an early career Hematologist and Medical Oncologist, practicing in Guam. US administered Pacific islands have unique cancer characteristics and challenges. I am hoping to connect with international colleagues to offer volunteer services and also learn about unique cancer control and treatment efforts.

Best regards,

Samir Ambrale MD., MPH.
Hematology- Medical Oncology
Tamuning, Guam




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Samir Ambrale MD, MPH
FHP Medical Center
Tamuning

Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

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Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
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Hi,
I think this is a wonderful platform to get into contact with global oncology community.
I am Dr Amarendra Amar, an early career oncologist with a deep interest in NSCLC,Supportive and palliative care and now developing interest in geriatric oncology. However, I practice as a general medical oncologist and not an organ-based one.
Nice to get associated with this group.

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Amarendra Amar
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
New Delhi
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

------------------------------
Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
------------------------------

Hello everyone,


I have been working as the Scientific Director of the blended learning study program "Advanced Oncology" of Ulm University, Germany, for seven years now. The study program is based on the ESMO-ASCO recommendations for a global curriculum in oncology. Even though it addresses most aspects of oncology from an academic perspective, we integrate soft skill training for our students so that they develop their communication and negotiation skills further and are able to use the toolbox if instruments in order to improve oncology care in their surroundings and make an impact in the community they serve in.

In my function, I have encountered many dedicated oncologists and radiation therapists from all over the world and became acquainted with the challenges they face. During this time, I have developed a deep appreciation for their particular situations but also gained insight into mechanisms of resilience. I am happy to learn from the community even more in order to broaden my horizon but also to improve the study program so that it will meet the needs of the students!

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Uta Schmidt-Strassburger PhD
Ulm University
Ulm
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2018 15:58
From: Rachel Solomon
Subject: Introduce Yourself

The Global Oncology Interest Group is a place for the global community of cancer care providers to connect, engage in discussions, share information, as well as gather resources focused on professional development, funding, and opportunities that could benefit ASCO's global oncology community. ASCO recognizes the value its members put on networking and collaboration, and we are excited to provide members an environment to connect and engage with each other in real time. Let's get to know each other with a quick introduction about who we all are, where we live, and what we do.  I'll start:

My name is Rachel Solomon, and I am the Member Services Onboarding and Engagement Specialist here at ASCO. I live in Washington, DC and have been working at ASCO for nearly 2 years. Prior to that I spent nearly 6 years at an ovarian cancer nonprofit, working with the ovarian cancer patient advocate community.

We'd love it if you also give us a few words about yourself, and don't forget to add a picture and other details to your profile!

------------------------------
Rachel Solomon
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
------------------------------

Original Message------

Hello everyone,


I have been working as the Scientific Director of the blended learning study program "Advanced Oncology" of Ulm University, Germany, for seven years now. The study program is based on the ESMO-ASCO recommendations for a global curriculum in oncology. Even though it addresses most aspects of oncology from an academic perspective, we integrate soft skill training for our students so that they develop their communication and negotiation skills further and are able to use the toolbox if instruments in order to improve oncology care in their surroundings and make an impact in the community they serve in.

In my function, I have encountered many dedicated oncologists and radiation therapists from all over the world and became acquainted with the challenges they face. During this time, I have developed a deep appreciation for their particular situations but also gained insight into mechanisms of resilience. I am happy to learn from the community even more in order to broaden my horizon but also to improve the study program so that it will meet the needs of the students!

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Uta Schmidt-Strassburger PhD
Ulm University
Ulm
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