Overview of the Partnership
ASCO supports AORTIC by allowing for an AORTIC side event every year at the ASCO annual meeting. This is an opportunity for the AORTIC leadership to engage Africa diaspora, those conducting research in Africa and young African researchers attending ASCO to promote the vision and mission of AORTIC and showcase opportunities to get involved or support financially.
Read the Reflections from Addis, President Blog
In 2025 AORTIC launched a new event, the “Best of ASCO Africa” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A two-day program draws on the latest science and education from the world’s premier oncology event, the ASCO® Annual Meeting. The program features in-depth discussion and analysis of the latest scientific findings in primary disease sites and practice-changing advances in cancer treatment. African expert faculty review the findings, discuss the results potential impact on the current standard of care, and apply the results within the clinical context of an African patient case.
Best of ASCO Events Page
Read the AORTIC Member Post, Andrew Odhiambo
AORTIC also welcomes ASCO team members to the AORTIC biennial conference where the ASCO team share key tools and resources relevant for the attendees of our key conference.
Key Objectives
Strengthen engagement between AORTIC and the African oncology diaspora
Host an annual AORTIC side event at the ASCO Annual Meeting to connect with African researchers, diaspora professionals, and partners, promote AORTIC’s mission, and encourage collaboration and financial support.
Bring global oncology science to Africa through the “Best of ASCO Africa” program
Deliver an annual two-day educational event showcasing the latest research and clinical advances from the ASCO Annual Meeting, contextualized for African oncology practice and reviewed by African expert faculty.
Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration at AORTIC conferences
Welcome ASCO representatives to the AORTIC Biennial Conference to share key tools, educational materials, and resources that strengthen clinical practice and professional development for African oncologists.
