ESMO Emerging Countries Committee

The Emerging Countries Committee (formerly the Developing Countries Task Force) addresses the specific educational needs of oncology healthcare specialists in low- and middle income countries.

Activities and responsibilities

  • Supporting  ESMO members and oncology specialists in less affluent countries
  • Sharing knowledge and best practices
  • Developing cost-effective projects to address critical needs in less affluent countries
  • Providing input for new topics for ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Promoting the ESMO Examination in Medical Oncology
  • Organising meetings and educational programmes
  • Researching and compiling statistics on the status of oncology in less affluent countries

Structure

Chair, Deputy Chair and committee members representing major geographical regions

See the major achievements of the Emerging Countries Committee here

Chair

  • Alexandru Eniu, Romania

Deputy Chair

  • Eduardo Cazap, Argentina

Committee Members

  • Adamos Adamou, Cyprus    
  • Gouri Bhattacharyy, India    
  • James Cleary, USA    
  • David Kerr, United Kingdom    
  • Nagi El Saghir, Lebanon    
  • Ahmed Elzawawy, Egypt    
  • Kakil Ibrahim Rasul, Qatar/Iraq    
  • Andreas Ullrich, Switzerland   
  • Lawrence von Karsa, France