Young SIOG (YSIOG) brings together early-career members of SIOG, including clinicians, researchers, and professionals from all disciplines working in geriatric oncology. The group supports engagement, collaboration, and professional development for the next generation of experts in the field.

Conditions of eligibility

  • Early-career professionals in geriatric oncology, defined as those within ten years of completing formal training
  • Trainees in disciplines related to the care of older adults with cancer (e.g. surgery, radiotherapy, medical oncology, urology, pulmonology, haematology), as well as PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers

Get involved

For more information,
contact the SIOG Head Office

Membership benefits

  • Connect with a global network of early-career clinicians and researchers in geriatric oncology
  • Participate in YSIOG activities at the SIOG Annual Conference, including the General Assembly, networking sessions, and mentoring initiatives
  • Submit abstracts and be eligible for the YSIOG Investigator Award
  • Contribute to SIOG Task Forces as a YSIOG representative
  • Support collaborations with other oncology societies (e.g. ESMO, ASCO)
  • Strengthen education and training opportunities in geriatric oncology
  • Foster international collaboration with YSIOG and SIOG members
  • Engage with the community through social media platforms and discussion groups
  • Participate in forums and surveys to share ideas and contribute to group priorities
  • Contribute as authors or co-authors to YSIOG publications and blog articles

Young SIOG Investigator Award

To support research and recognise emerging talent in geriatric oncology, SIOG awards the Young SIOG Investigator Award each year for outstanding scientific contributions.

  • 2025 – Pallawi Torka (USA)
  • 2024 – Sheetal Hardikar (USA)
  • 2023 – Adolfo González Serrano (France)
  • 2022 – Sophie Pilleron (Luxembourg)
  • 2021 – Mathilde Cabart (France)
  • 2020 – no award
  • 2019 – Isacco Montroni (Italy)
  • 2018 – Lucy Dumas (United Kingdom)
  • 2017 – Melisa Wong (USA)
  • 2016 – Zachary Horne (USA)
  • 2015 – Cindy Kenis (Belgium)
  • 2014 – MJ Molina Garrido (Spain)

Young SIOG activities

YSIOG organises activities that support collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development, including forums, surveys, and joint initiatives with other groups.

Publications

Publications

Read the latest articles published by the YSIOG Interest Group.

Community Portal

Community Portal

The SIOG Community Portal is accessible to SIOG members.

Forum

Forum

YSIOG organises regular forums and calls to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects. These are open to SIOG members only.