SSPHO News June 2026: Registration & Abstract Submission for the SPOG SSPHO Scientific Meeting
Joint SPOG–SSPHO Scientific Meeting 2027
You can now register for the Joint SPOG–SSPHO Scientific Meeting, taking place on 15-16 January 2027.
Secure your spot and register today, using the following link: https://spog.ch/en/scientific-meeting-2027
The meeting brings together healthcare professionals and researchers from across Switzerland to exchange the latest clinical and translational developments. All information here.
➜ Abstract submission. We invite you to submit research projects, case studies, protocol presentations and other scientific contributions.
Submit your Abstract for the Scientific Meeting
Submission deadline: 25 September 2026
Professional Training
Registration for the 2026 Specialized Examination in Pediatric Oncology–Hematology is open until 31 July 2026. Application forms are available in German, French and English on the SSPHO website: www.sspho.ch/professional-training
National Cancer Registration
The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), together with the Conference of Cantonal Health Directors (GDK), conducted its consultation on the future organisation of cancer registration in Switzerland. SSPHO participated and will keep you updated.
Working Groups
Are you a Working Group Chair or Member?
If you have updates, publications, projects or announcements to share on your Working Group page on www.sspho.ch, please send them to info@sspho.ch.
Selected Upcoming Events
• 21–22 August 2026: 50 Years of the Swiss Childhood Cancer Registration, Bern
• 23–25 September 2026: PanCare Basel 2026
• 5–7 October 2026: PädGTH 2026, Ulm
Details for all events are available on the SSPHO website: www.sspho.ch/professionals-events.
If you would like to promote an event through the SSPHO website or newsletter, please contact info@sspho.ch.
🤝 SSPHO Member Benefits
At our 2026 GA in Lugano in January, the SSPHO conducted a member survey in order to strengthen its current strategy. The results are clear: Education & Professional Development (80%) and Working Groups (68%) are the core benefits for members, followed by Research & Innovation (39%) and Advocacy (40%). These priorities continue to guide SSPHO's activities throughout the year.
Do you know professionals who are not yet members? You are welcome to forward them our newsletter. Membership applications can be submitted online via www.sspho.ch/memberships
