3. Gilberto Lopes (USA)

Standing room only. Catalyzing action: time for a transformative global health agenda for women and cancer.

Photo taken from Gilberto Lopes/Twitter

4. Tezer Kutluk (Turkey)

The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit has been an incredible journey. The summit brought together global decision-makers, allowing them to interact, share their invaluable experiences and expertise, and collaborate on shaping the path towards a future where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who made this summit a success! Until next time, let’s continue working tirelessly towards our shared goal. Together, we can make a difference!

Photo taken from Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)/LinkedIn

6. Andreas Charalambous (Cyrpus)

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

This is so true when it comes to Cancer Control in Crises Situations. Today we explored the experiences of crisis in Sudan, Syria and Ukraine through the eyes of people who were directly involved namely Tezer Kutluk, Anna Uzlova and Nazik Hammad.

Crises are complex and unique to the region they occur and for the future management of such impactful events on cancer control we need the collective knowledge gained over the years. There is no “silver bullet” but working together and learning from each other can certainly tip the odds to better crisis management that will safeguard the health and well-being of people.

Photo taken from Andreas Charalambous/LinkedIn

7. Celine Surmont-Francina (Switzerland)

The World Cancer Leaders Summit 2023 in Long Beach resumed today! It was an incredible success, bringing together leaders from the global health and cancer control community to tackle pressing issues like climate change and care in crisis situations.

Feeling absolutely blessed to have delivered another impactful event with the amazing UICC team. Let’s continue working together for progress in cancer control!

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8. Erik Boufett (Canada)

Julia Challinor speaking at the World Cancer Leader Summit in Long Beach.

Julia spoke about the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) and in particular the role of nurses and the paediatric oncology nursing network. Thank you for your contagious enthusiasm, Julia and for your leadership and advocacy!
Other speakers at the session were Lisa Stevens from IAEA, Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo and Cath Lam from Saint Jude Global, David Poplack from Global Hope, and Carl Queiros from CCI. Session chaired by Freddie Bray from IARC/WHO. Thank you all!

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9. Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

And the Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award goes to Liga Contra el Cáncer – Perú in the full member category and Freddie Bray for the civil society category. Their dedication and remarkable efforts inspire us all to advance cancer control.

Photo taken from Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)/LinkedIn

10. Jessica Clerc (Switzerland)

Exciting updates from the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2023 in Long Beach, CA!  Over 350 leaders from 72 countries are coming together to address critical issues in cancer care.

An inspiring opening address: Jeff Dunn, President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), welcomed participants to the Summit and reminded them of the importance of collaboration in addressing cancer control and closing the care gap.

Today began with discussions on breast cancer care in Latin America and early detection innovations, followed by an inspiring speech by UICC President Jeff Dunn. The summit’s agenda covers diverse topics, including climate change’s impact on cancer care, addressing inequities, childhood cancer, and the role of AI and mRNA vaccines in cancer diagnosis.

A special highlight is the launch of the Latin American Code Against Cancer, a collaboration between IARC and Pan American Health Organization, and the UICC’s Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Awards presentation during the closing ceremony. Stay tuned for more updates on this pivotal event!

Photo taken from Jessica Clerc/LinkedIn

11. Margaret Foti (USA)

The American Association for Cancer Research is proud to co-host the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit today and tomorrow in Long Beach, California. Cancer knows no borders, and forums like WCLS2023 are critical to the development of a coordinated, global approach to eradicating the disease.

Photo taken from Margaret Foti/Twitter

12. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (Nigeria)

I was at WCLS organized by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). It is a gathering of global cancer leaders who network, interrogate and troubleshoot cancer issues. I am humbled by the diversity and number of of people who acknowledged the work we do and I’m motivated to do more.

Photo taken from Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/Twitter

13. Gilberto Lopes (USA)

As we prepare to join our Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) colleagues, staff, members and partners in Long Beach, California for WCLS23, here is our piece at the Miami Herald on how we need innovation and inclusiveness to control cancer effectively.

Photo taken from Gilberto Lopes/Twitter

14. Kenji López-Cuevas (Mexico)

Here with my great friend from Australia, Suzanne Chambers, specialized in health psychology, both at the World Cancer Leaders Summit 2023 organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Working together for better outcomes!

Photo taken from Kenji López-Cuevas/Twitter

15. Julie Gralow (USA)

Important discussion going on now at WCLS2023 – cancer control in crisis situations. Moderated by Andreas Charalambous from European Cancer Organisation and representatives discussing impact of conflict-related crises in Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan.

Photo taken from Julie Gralow/Twitter