2025 Young Investigator Awardees Revealed by SIOP: Recognising Tomorrow’s Leaders

The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) has proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Young Investigator Awards, recognizing a distinguished group of early-career researchers whose work is shaping the future of pediatric oncology.

About SIOP

The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the care and cure of children and adolescents with cancer. Founded in 1969, SIOP brings together over 2,600 healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates from more than 110 countries. Through annual congresses, research initiatives, and education programs, SIOP supports collaboration and knowledge-sharing to improve outcomes for young cancer patients worldwide.

About the Young Investigator Award

The Young Investigator Award is one of SIOP’s flagship initiatives aimed at empowering early-career researchers in pediatric oncology. The award provides promising investigators with the opportunity to present their original work at the SIOP Annual Meeting, an internationally respected platform for scientific exchange and innovation in childhood cancer.

Award recipients are selected based on the quality and impact of their submitted abstracts, with priority given to prospective multicenter studies and large-scale translational research. The goal is to recognize and foster the next generation of leaders committed to improving the lives of children with cancer.

Award Benefits

Each of the 2025 awardees will receive:

• Complimentary registration to the SIOP Annual Meeting
• Free one-year membership in Young SIOP
• Financial support of up to €1,500 toward travel and accommodation (for in-person attendance)

These benefits are designed to promote global participation, especially for young investigators from low- and middle-income countries, and support professional development in pediatric oncology.

2025 Young Investigator Awardees

SIOP is proud to recognize 17 outstanding individuals from across the globe as the 2025 Young Investigator Award winners:

• Laura Fankhauser (Germany)
• Fengfeng Niu (China)
• Constance Nyasulu (Malawi)
• Diana Rendon (Colombia)
• Marika Monarque (Canada)
• Miguel Vieira Martins (Netherlands)
• Farah Ahmadalli (France)
• Katherine Robinson (United States)
• Kirsten Vrenken (Netherlands)
• Parag Das (India)
• Amadeus Heinz (Germany)
• Wing Hei Ng (Hong Kong)
• Aastha Mishra (India)
• Jiajian Hu (China)
• Ana Caceres Serrano (Guatemala)
• Lucia Fuentes (USA)
• Ezra Anecho (Uganda)

This diverse group of awardees exemplifies the global spirit of SIOP and its mission to advance pediatric oncology through science, education, and equity.

Joining the Young SIOP Network

HIC: € 40 (initial 2-year membership only), then EUR 40/year until age 40

UMIC: € 20 (initial 2-year membership only), then EUR 20/year until age 40

LMIC: € 20 (initial 2-year membership only), then EUR 10/year until age 40

LIC: € 20 (initial 2-year membership only), then EUR 10/year until age 40

Please note that the initial membership rate (2-year rate) is ONLY available for those who have NEVER been members of SIOP previously. If you were previously a SIOP member but are under 40 years of age, you can pay the yearly rate of EUR 40/20/10/10 for HIC/UMIC/LMIC/LIC respectively.

*If you are above 40 years of age but you can demonstrate that you have been away from the field due to, for example, for a career break, parental leave or long-term sick leave, this will be taken into account. For such cases, contact [email protected].

A Commitment to the Future

By recognizing and supporting early-career professionals, SIOP continues to invest in the future of pediatric oncology. The 2025 Young Investigator Awardees represent innovation, dedication, and a shared global vision to improve outcomes for children and adolescents with cancer.

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