SIOG Interest groups
SIOG currently has two interest groups. The core responsibility of the interest groups are to develop and promote, in accordance with the SIOG policies and strategy determined by the Board of Directors, excellence in geriatric oncology nursing and allied health-related activities through the SIOG strategic directions. This is achieved through education, clinical practice, communication and advocacy as well as research.
SIOG Nursing & Allied Health Interest Group
The Nursing and Allied Health (NAH) interest group oversees the nursing and allied health-related activities included in all SIOG scientific, educational and advocacy related projects.
The governance of the Nursing & Allied Health interest group is composed of:
- Cindy Kenis (Belgium) - Chair
- Petra Stolz Baskett (New Zealand) - Vice-Chair
- Peggy Sue Burhenn (USA) - Member
- Karis Cheng (Singapore) - Member
- Ginah Nightingale (USA) - Member
- Martine Puts (Canada) - Member
- Najia Musolino (Switzerland), ex-officio – non-voting - as SIOG Chief Executive Officer
Young SIOG Interest Group
Young SIOG comprises of young clinicians and researchers, also members of SIOG, who are working in the field of geriatric oncology.
The Young SIOG interest group oversees the young researchers in geriatric oncology related activities included in all SIOG scientific, educational and advocacy related projects.
The governance of the Young SIOG interest group is composed of:
- Nienke de Glas (Netherlands) -- Chair
- Nicolò Matteo Luca Battisti (Italy) -- Vice-Chair
- Capucine Baldini (France) -- Member
- Mandy Kiderlen (Netherlands) -- Member
- Melissa Loh (Malaysia & USA)-- Member
- Enrique Soto Perez de Celis (Mexico & USA) - Member
- Najia Musolino (Switzerland) -- ex-officio – non-voting - as SIOG Chief Executive Officer