International Society of Paediatric Oncology
The International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) () is a medical association for pediatric oncologists that is dedicated to increasing knowledge about childhood cancer. Its first president was Odile Schweisguth of France. It is an organisation with a strong global presence and over 1000 members around the world. These members include physicians, nurses, researchers, scientists, public health specialists and other health care professionals. Membership The society invites membership applications <ref name=membership>Membership Membership, SIOP</ref> from all health and science professionals who are interested in eh clinical, laboratory, epidemiological and/or other research applications in the field of childhood cancer. Journal Pediatric Blood and Cancer'' is the official journal of SIOP. It provides broad coverage of basic and clinical research advances in the management of children with cancer. There are also many other educational resources available on the SIOP website. SIOP Advocacy Advocacy is fundamental to the vision of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology. It has a critical role in contributing towards the global reduction of infant and child mortality due to cancers by: Leading the campaign to raise awareness and build a global momentum mobilizing communities worldwide; Making childhood cancer better understood by the general public; Educating and influencing key opinion