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Miriam Mutebi Reflects on ASCO 2025 and Global Cancer Collaboration Highlights

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Jun 9, 2025, 16:12

Miriam Mutebi Reflects on ASCO 2025 and Global Cancer Collaboration Highlights

Miriam Mutebi, Miriam Mutebi, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital, shared on LinkedIn:

“Another fresh week; here is a recap of my last 10 days.

It’s been a whirlwind! Fairly hectic, coming off the tail end of the World Health Assembly, followed by a quick stop in Germany, and culminating in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

I almost feel like Uncle Travelling Matt from Fraggle Rock (yes, for those of us old enough to remember Fraggles, wink wink). He used to send dispatches from all the places he’d been, and that’s exactly how the past few days have felt.

As I reflect on some of the highlights from this period, I’ll start with ASCO, a meeting that always promises and delivers cutting-edge science.

This year, there was a strong emphasis on innovation and the role of AI and technology in expanding access to care. It’s encouraging to see these tools being framed as bridges to better global cancer equity.

At AORTIC- Africa, we’re proud of our ongoing MOU with ASCO and excited about the launch of our International Cancer Research Scholars Program in Addis later this month.

That will be followed by our Best of ASCO Africa edition, a vital space for African oncologists to engage with the latest evidence and discuss how it applies to the realities of our patients.

A personal highlight from ASCO was our AORTIC Africa reception, beautifully hosted by the incredible Dr. Abiola Ibraheem. I’m also deeply grateful to our AORTIC board members who attended, including our Secretary, Dr. Hannah Ayettey Anie, and our West Africa VP, Prof Olusegun Alatise .

Thank you for your continued commitment and leadership.

More updates soon…Uncle Travelling Matt style .

PS: Photos below 1-4:

AORTIC Reception:

Kenyan team at ASCO:

Miriam Mutebi Reflects on ASCO 2025 and Global Cancer Collaboration Highlights

ASCO-AORTIC leadership meeting:

Miriam Mutebi Reflects on ASCO 2025 and Global Cancer Collaboration Highlights

Happy Doggos:

Miriam Mutebi Reflects on ASCO 2025 and Global Cancer Collaboration Highlights

Miriam Mutebi shared reflections on her recent travels spanning the World Health Assembly, Germany, and ASCO 2025.
She highlighted advancements in technology and AI for equitable cancer care, ongoing AORTIC collaborations, and upcoming educational programs in Africa.

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