Jennifer Geel, head of clinical unit, paediatric haematology-oncology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, shared on LinkedIn:
“Some of the best moments at conferences are the conversations with people you really admire.
Privileged to have been invited to speak at the Nature Conference on Paediatric Cancer Innovation with these two rockstars.
Suzanne Turner is a powerhouse scientist at the University of Cambridge and Secretary General of SIOP. Her pioneering work on childhood lymphomas, particularly ALCL, has advanced our understanding of the disease and helped bridge the gap between laboratory research and better treatments.
Laila Hessissen is an equally formidable force in paediatric oncology. A former President of SIOP Africa and President of GFAOP, she has been instrumental in building paediatric oncology expertise across Francophone Africa, training healthcare professionals and advocating for more equitable access to childhood cancer care.
A real honor to know them both. My science friends are such fun.”
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