Summary
The global oncology workforce is facing a critical shortfall. Demand for cancer specialists will outpace supply, threatening care access, especially in rural and underserved regions. This webinar will examine the root causes of workforce attrition, including burnout, aging professionals, and training bottlenecks. It will also spotlight innovative and scalable solutions such as tele-oncology, decentralized trials, and mentorship pipelines. With a focus on equity and sustainability, the session will explore how technology and policy can help bridge gaps and support a resilient cancer care infrastructure.
Registration Fees
- Industry (Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Companies): $25.00
- Industry Supporters: Complimentary (See list below)
- Health Care Professionals/Non-Industry Other: Complimentary
- Patients/Patient Advocates: Complimentary
Global Webinar Supporters
- BeOne Medicines Ltd.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- F. Hoffman-La Roche Ltd.
- Sanofi Genzyme
Speakers/Panelists
Moderator
Nancy Lewis, MD
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
NCCN Staff
Renuka Iyer, MD
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Stephanie Montesino, MPH
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Speakers
Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, MBBS, MPH, PhD
Universiti Malaya; Universiti Malaya Medical Centre; Well with Cancer in Malaysia, Malaysia
Chyke Doubeni, MD, MPH
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Ctr.; The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Ctr.
Chris Fosker, MBChB, BSc, FRCP, FRCR
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, Bermuda; Consultant at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
André Ilbawi, MD
World Health Organization (WHO), Switzerland
Patsy Yates, AM, PhD, RN, FAHMS, FACN, FAAN
Queensland University Of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Queensland, Australia