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Global Oncology at Wisconsin
Shining a light on global cancer care

July 2025

Final Call: 2025 Global Oncology Pilot Award
Full Proposal Deadline: TODAY - July 21
Up to $15,000 for 1-year projects tackling cancer disparities in LMICs

Didn’t submit an LOI? You can still apply!

Submit your proposal now and help drive equity in global cancer care.
View full RFA & submit your proposal
Questions? Contact: globaloncology@uwcarbone.wisc.edu 

2025 Global Oncology Symposium

Theme: Uniting for Impact – Advancing Cancer Care Through Collaboration

December 10, 2025
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Health Science Learning Center, UW- Madison
Click here to register NOW!!

Join us for a dynamic day of global connection, bold ideas, and transformative action in cancer care. The 2025 Global Oncology Symposium brings together a powerful network of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and global health leaders working to reduce cancer disparities across borders.

Who Should Attend?
  • Oncologists, surgeons, nurses, researchers
  • Medical, nursing & public health trainees
  • Anyone passionate about equity in cancer care

Highlights
  • Scientific Sessions
  • Abstracts & Oral Presentation Competition
  • Expert-led Panels 


Featured Speakers:
Keynote: Dr. Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH

Director, Global Cancer Program, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Editor-in-Chief of JCO Global Oncology and global equity leader advancing cancer care through partnerships and policy.
Grand Rounds: Dr. T. Peter Kingham, MD, FACS

Director, Global Cancer Disparities Initiative, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Global surgery trailblazer and co-founder of ARGO, building sustainable cancer research and care systems in West Africa.
Be part of the movement
Whether you're presenting, learning, or connecting, this is where global cancer care moves forward
Check out more details on our symposium webpage

We’re Live!

The Global Oncology Program website is officially launched!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Global Oncology Program website — your go-to space for everything we’re building, sharing, and dreaming together.

From ongoing projects and partner highlights to upcoming events and opportunities to get involved — it’s all in one place now.

Want to stay in the loop?
Subscribe to our emails right from the site and never miss an update.

Explore the new site — and let us know what you think!

Here’s to new platforms, deeper connections, and growing the movement.
Click here to see our website

Global Oncology: Funding Calls, Webinars & Career Opportunities

Young Investigator Award (YIA)
The Young Investigator Award (YIA) funds physicians transitioning from fellowship to faculty. Open to U.S. and international applicants.
Applications Due: September 11, 2025, by 11:59 PM (ET).

Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (GO YIA)
The GO YIA funds early-career investigators driving quality research in global oncology and develops the next generation of researchers addressing global health needs. Open to U.S. and international applicants.
Letter of Intent Due: September 11, 2025, by 11:59 PM (ET).

International Development and Education Award (IDEA)
The IDEA and IDEA Palliative Care (IDEA-PC) support early-career oncologists in LMICs and fosters knowledge sharing with ASCO members.
Applications Due: September 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM (ET)

Pragmatic Trials across the Cancer Control Continuum (UG3/UH3)
(PAR-25-072)
Application deadline: October 17, 2025
Targets cancer care delivery across the continuum—especially relevant for LMIC-focused interventions.

U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium 2026
Application deadline: July 31, 2025
While multidisciplinary, this is a strong opportunity for early-career cancer researchers in Africa to collaborate and build networks.

Ovarian Cancer Research Program: Early-Career Investigator Award
Pre-application required | Application deadline: September 11, 2025
Open to international applicants; supports early-career faculty in oncology with mentoring and national networking.

Unleash the Potential of Your Cancer Technology – NCI SBIR Virtual Series
July 15 – August 14, 2025
Join a region-based webinar series hosted by NCI SBIR to learn about current funding opportunities, commercialization resources, and success strategies for cancer tech innovators.
Ideal for researchers, startups, and clinician-entrepreneurs.

Call for Abstracts for the 2026 General Poster Session
Now open! NCCN welcomes original abstracts from investigators in the general oncology community. The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 29

Recent Publications

Cancer Research Funding in Africa
Afolaranmi et al.

Cancer registries in Pakistan: a scoping review
Virani et al.

Survival According to Source of Treatment Funding in Bladder Cancer: Analysis of a Large Public Database From São Paulo, Brazil
Maluf et al.

Emerging Trends in Point-of-Care Technology Development for Oncology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Gao et al.

Burden of General Surgical Cancer Care in West Africa: A Review of the Literature
Arora et al.

Ways to Get Involved

Want to volunteer, mentor, collaborate, donate, or sponsor?
We’d love to hear from you! Keep an eye out—sign-up forms and new opportunities are coming your way soon.
In the meantime, feel free to reach out anytime: globaloncology@uwcarbone.wisc.edu

As summer moves ahead, so does our shared mission—connecting Madison to the world through research, partnerships, and purpose. Each month brings new ideas, new collaborators, and renewed energy to improve cancer care worldwide.

Thanks for walking with us.
See you in August!

With gratitude,
The Global Oncology Program Team
UW Carbone Cancer Center
University of Wisconsin–Madison
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