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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 a new 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. One fellowship award will be made in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Applications for the next funding cycle will be available on this site in mid-May, 2010.

     

    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

     In partnership with Duke University Press, SNO has extended the availability of our journal, Neuro-Oncology, with discounted subscriptions to individuals, academic centers and hospitals in countries of low per capita GNP. Developing country membership in the Society for Neuro-Oncology includes an electronic-only subscription to Neuro-Oncology (print copies are not included).

    Eligibility to receive the discounted developing country member rate is dependent on the country's classification as a "low income" or "lower middle income" country by the World Bank. To find out a country's World Bank status and/or to join SNO at this reduced rate, 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

    To contribute to our International Outreach Campaign, click here.

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

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