- FOUNDED 2021
Overview
The COSA Global Oncology Group was established in response to rising cancer incidence globally with 70% of new diagnoses expected to occur in low and middle income countries (LMICs), with a corresponding need for access to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment.
This Group aims to promote global oncology in the Asia Pacific region with stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand through these themes:
Education
- Increase educational partnerships within the APAC region through in-country training, twinning partnerships and observerships
- Engage and train ANZ clinicians in global oncology
Research
- Increase research capacity in LMICs through regional collaboration
- Promote high quality research in global oncology within ANZ
Advocacy
- Leverage funding from professional institutions, government, industry, not-for-profit organisations and hospitals
- Engage members in global cancer policy and advocacy
Collaboration
- Support and promote institutional collaborations between ANZ and APAC LMICs through partnerships between clinical and research institutions
- Foster collaboration in global cancer care among COSA members (See here for a recent example)
- Collaboration in grant applications for global oncology projects
- Working with international partners who have members active in this area
Group information
[Chair] Prof Desmond Yip, The Canberra Hospital, ACT
[Deputy Chair] Dr Milita Zaheed, Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW
A/Prof Madhavi Chilkuri, Andrew Love Cancer Centre, VIC
Dr Telma Costa, Daffodil Centre, The University of Sydney, NSW
Ms Amelia Hyatt, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC
Ms Karen Lanyon, Consumer Advocacy
Prof Matthew Links, Alice Springs Hospital, NT
Prof Alexandra Martiniuk, The University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Ganes Pranavan, The Canberra Hospital, ACT
A/Prof Marissa Ryan, Princess Alexandra Hospital, QLD
A/Prof Mei Ling Yap, Liverpool and Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centres, NSW
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COSAoncology 6 days ago
Earlybird closes in 1 week! Don't miss the exciting program and networking opportunities at #COSAIPOS2025 this November in beautiful Adelaide. With support from #Adelaide, @BizEventsAdl, @AdelaideCC. View the program https://t.co/ymyaCOgDFc Register today! https://t.co/pggKjaOfQP pic.twitter.com/yx3Ch7KjuO
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COSAoncology 7 days ago
Join us for a collaborative webinar exploring nurse-led survivorship care models and their role in addressing pressures in the health system. Ideal for multidisciplinary cancer care teams looking to embed sustainable, outcomes-focused survivorship care. https://t.co/3vJalW6Vz1 pic.twitter.com/dfLFRIXDXO
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COSAoncology 8 days ago
In partnership with @CancerCouncilOz, we’re offering three grants up to AUD$3,300 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates to attend #COSAIPOS2025 in Adelaide this November. Applications close in one week. Apply now https://t.co/8hv7lk8dOP pic.twitter.com/WQl45I3970
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COSAoncology 13 days ago
Are you joining us in Adelaide in November for #COSAIPOS2025? Earlybird discounts end in 2 weeks. So grab the opportunity today to connect with new and familiar faces for an exciting multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary program. https://t.co/pggKjaOfQP pic.twitter.com/KIiJhGv2pC
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COSAoncology 15 days ago
New Survivorship Fellowship opportunity. COSA is offering an early career researcher mentorship, guidance and support to lead a project mapping survivorship in state, territory and national cancer plans. Find out more https://t.co/zSxOHWIk7e pic.twitter.com/w2HBs0hsbP
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COSAoncology 17 days ago
In partnership with @CancerCouncilOz we're offering three travel grants of up to AUD$3,300 to support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander delegates to attend COSA-IPOS 2025 in Adelaide in November. Applications close Wed 27 Aug COB AEST. Apply now https://t.co/8hv7lk8dOP pic.twitter.com/ioGhxuuPHx
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COSAoncology 23 days ago
Vaping has become widespread in Australia, yet there is limited consolidated information about the potential harms. Launched today, COSA's E-Cigarettes and Cancer research report distils the current scientific knowledge on vapes as a cancer risk. https://t.co/a4Zt185NBl pic.twitter.com/p6v3TjpyCX
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COSAoncology 29 days ago
Our July member newsletter is out now. Check your inbox for the latest COSA news and updates including webinars, events, opportunities and peer-reviewed journal articles. Or log in and view it online anytime at https://t.co/NWPGXS7ZdY pic.twitter.com/JgLDyyvYsr
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Our Financial Toxicity Working Group is hosting a webinar on Monday 28 July for COSA members to hear about service developments in financial navigation and how they align with implementation of the COSA Roadmap to Reducing Financial Toxicity. For more info https://t.co/tVgR2OVfK5 pic.twitter.com/buauGOpSw1
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