The Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) is the peak national body representing health professionals whose main work is cancer control. The overarching mission of COSA is to develop and maintain high-quality clinical care services for cancer patients in Australia, through the participation of professionals providing those services. COSA members are doctors, nurses, scientists and all allied health professionals involved in the clinical care of cancer patients. Formed in 1971, COSA conducts an Annual Scientific Meeting, seminars and educational activities related to current cancer issues.
COSA is affiliated with Cancer Council Australia.
Office Bearers 2010:
President: Prof Bruce Mann
President Elect: A/Prof Bogda Koczwara
Executive Committee:
Dr Mei Krishnasamy
A/Prof Ian Davis
Dr Jane Turner
Prof Ian Olver CEO, Cancer Council Australia
Executive Officer:
Ms Margaret McJannett