đź“Ť Joint SPOG SSPHO Scientific Meeting 2027: Registration Open
The Joint SPOG SSPHO Scientific Meeting takes place on January 15–16, 2027. The Scientific Committee is currently reviewing all submitted abstracts.
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2026
Important Note: Abstract submitters must complete formal registration separately via the website to secure attendance.
🤝 Stronger Together: Partnership with Childhood Cancer Switzerland
Childhood Cancer Switzerland and SSPHO have strengthened their collaboration. By combining medical and clinical expertise with patient and family perspectives, the partnership aims to improve long-term framework conditions and healthcare provision for children, adolescents, and survivors. Read the full joint media release on the website.
🏆 Childhood Cancer Switzerland Research Award 2026
Applications are open for the Childhood Cancer Switzerland Research Award 2026, honoring innovative basic research by a young researcher in paediatric oncology in Switzerland.
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026
Prize Money: CHF 50,000
Details here
đź©ş Spotlight on SSPHO Working Groups
The latest newsletter features the Paediatric Thrombosis & Haemostasis Working Group (THWG), led by Mattia Rizzi (Chair) and Alessandra Bosch (Vice Chair), highlighting their work in establishing paediatric-specific evidence and protocols (article authored by Yumi Speich).
🗓️ Selected Upcoming Events
4 November 2026: Jahrestagung Plattform Qualitätsmedizin Schweiz (Registration Deadline: October 30)
18–20 November 2026: Swiss Oncology & Hematology Congress (SOHC 2026), Basel
15–16 January 2027: Joint SPOG SSPHO Scientific Meeting
