SPOG and the Swiss Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (SSPHO) cordially invite you to the second stakeholder meeting in Bern. It is entirely dedicated to the emerging national cancer plan.
Switzerland is set to receive a new national cancer plan. This was decided by Parliament at the end of February 2024. The question for paediatric oncology is now: What place will children have in the national cancer plan? How can we work together to ensure that the special needs of children and adolescents with cancer are heard?
Experts from patient representatives, paediatric oncology, research and the authorities will present their views in presentations. In the following panel discussion, the speakers and the audience will discuss the needs, opportunities and challenges. The stakeholder meeting is a good opportunity to collaboratively address the concerns of paediatric oncology – be part of it!
Information
Topic: Paediatric oncology in the national cancer plan
Date: Friday, 7 March 2025, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Location: Auditorium Ettore Rossi, Inselspital Bern
Participation: The event is open to all and free of charge, registration is required (see below)
Programme: Download detailed programme (German/French)
Language: German and French (simultaneous translation)
Speakers
- Dr Maria Otth, PhD, Senior physician in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Switzerland and University Children’s Hospital Zurich
- Nicole Scobie, Honorary President Zoé4life
- Prof. Dr rer. medic. Manuela Eicher, Member of the Board of Oncosuisse and President of Onkologiepflege Schweiz, Director of the Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital
- Dr pharm. Salome von Greyerz, Head of the Healthcare and Related Professions Division, Federal Office of Public Health
- Prof. Dr Katrin Scheinemann, President of SPOG, Vice-President of Oncosuisse and Director of the Paediatric Oncology/Haematology Centre, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Switzerland
Moderation
- PD Dr Raffaele Renella, Member of the SPOG Board and Head of the Department of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital
- Prof. Dr med. Nicolas von der Weid, Representative of the SSPHO and Head of the Department of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, University Children’s Hospital of Basel
Register today and be part of the discussion on how paediatric oncology can contribute to the new national cancer plan.
Brigitte Casanova
Brigitte Casanova supports SPOG communication projects; as a Germanist, she complements the science-oriented team at the Coordination Center.
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