International Outreach

SNO International Outreach Research Fellowship

With generous support from the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) and EMD Serono, the Society for Neuro-Oncology has established an International Outreach Research Fellowship. The purpose of this one-year fellowship is to provide a program for professionals from outside North America to perform clinical, translational or basic research in the area of pediatric or adult neuro-oncology in a clinical and/or laboratory setting in the United States or Canada. The deadline for applications for the current funding cycle is October 18, 2010. For more information on how to apply, click here.

Annual Meeting Travel Scholarships

SNO is now accepting applications for travel scholarships to the 15th Annual Scientific Meeting which will be held on November 18-21, 2010, at the Le Centre Sheraton Hotel in Montreal, Canada. A total of eight $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the SNO leadership for each of the following geographical regions (one per region): Central America & the Caribbean, Central and Southern Africa, China & associated countries, Eastern Europe, Far East and Australasia, Indian Sub-Continent, North Africa & the Middle East and South America. The application deadline is August 27, 2010. To download an application document, click here.

Recap of the Brain Tumor Worshop Held in Morocco

Organized by representatives of the Moroccan Society of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the International Outreach Committee of the Society of Neuro-Oncology, a Brain Tumor Workshop was held in Casablanca on March 5-6, 2010, as part of the 6th Congress of the Moroccan Society of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology. To view the recap of this meeting, click here.

Latin American Neuro-Oncology Network (RedLANO) Formed

RedLANO is a new web-based platform that represents the first regional effort to bring together Latin American neuro-oncologists. The RedLANO is designed as a forum for all medical and scientific disciplines involved in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the nervous system as well as the management of neurologic complications related to the administration of cancer treatment. The mission is to stimulate interaction and collaboration between those with an interest in neuro-oncology and provides educational activities through events such as biennial congresses and also via an interactive website. For more information, click here.

New Society Established in India

The Neuro-Oncology Society of India (NOSI) has been established to meet the following goals: 1. the promotion and advancement of scientific knowledge and research in tumours of the brain, spinal; cord and peripheral nerves, 2. increasing the awareness amongst both physicians and general public regarding the proper management of tumours of the brain, spinal; cord and peripheral nerves, 3. to increase interaction between Clinicians of different specilaities dealing with management of these Tumours at the National and International level; and also between clinicians and basic scientists working in this field, 4. to bring uniformity in management through introduction of Evidence-Based Guidelines and management protocols, and 5. to encourage basic and clinical research in Neuro-Oncology. To learn more about NOSI, visit: www.nosi.in

Presentation Slide Available

In February, 2009, SNO International Outreach Committee Chair, Jonathan Finlay, spent several days at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, at the invitation of their International Outreach Program. While there, Dr. Finlay delivered a presentation entitled: The Management of Patients with Brain Tumors in Developing Countries: the Society of Neuro-oncology Initiative. To view the powerpoint slides that accompanied this presentation, click here. SNO looks foward to collaborating with St. Jude on International Outreach efforts in the near future. To visit the St. Jude International Outreach site, click here.

SNO International Outreach Mission

The Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) understands that brain tumors do not recognize geographical boundaries. Through this initiative, SNO seeks to promote clinical and research activities in both pediatric and adult neuro-oncology in developing regions of the world.

Geographical Interest Areas and SNO International Volunteers

Geographical areas have been identified for the purpose of developing outreach and educational material tailored to meet the needs of the neuro-oncology community specific to that region. Click here to view the geographical interest areas and a list of volunteers.

Outreach Activities

With the support of the SNO membership and volunteer leaders, we seek to provide educational materials, teaching and training resources as well as information on international fellowships and funding opportunities. To view a list of our current activities and those we are planning for the future, click here.

Reduced Subscription to Neuro-Oncology

Neuro-Oncology, the official journal of SNO, participates in several initiatives that make the publication available at a significant discount to qualifying institutions in developing nations. For more information on these initiatives and qualification criteria, please click here.

Support

SNO members are asked to support this initiative by volunteering their time and/or making a financial pledge to support our international outreach efforts.

To volunteer your time and assist in this effort, please email: chas@soc-neuro-onc,org

Send suggestions or comments to: chas@soc-neuro-onc,org

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