A tribute to Professor Lynette Denny On behalf of the AORTIC Council, I wish to convey my sincerest condolences to Prof Lynette Denny’s family, colleagues and friends.  Her volunteerism as Secretary Treasurer of AORTIC when it was revived in 2004, was instrumental in helping to grow AORTIC to its current position, as the leading

Prof. Verna Vanderpuye was recognized as an ASCO fellow (FASCO)- The Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO) is a distinction conferred upon ASCO members to recognize their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO.

Congratulations to our President Miriam Mutebi who was awarded the ASCO Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an oncologist who personifies ASCO’s mission and values by going above and beyond the call of duty in providing outstanding patient care through innovative means or exceptional service or leadership.

The ACLI was conceived as a “meeting within a meeting” in collaboration with the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC). In the past, ACLI participants have discussed cancer needs in Africa, core competencies in leadership, translating research into policy, national cancer plans, and interactions with partner organizations. ACLI participants have attended

Announcing the BIG Cat Awardees for 2022.  View Press Release below here: https://www.aacr.org/about-the-aacr/newsroom/news-releases/aacr-and-aortic-announce-four-grants-to-support-early-career-cancer-researchers-in-africa/