Research Profile - College of Medicine and Health Science - United ...
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Oncology<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Group<br />
Annual Report<br />
Introduction<br />
The Oncology <strong>Research</strong> Group (ORG) comprises colleagues at<br />
FMHS <strong>and</strong> the Abu Dhabi <strong>Health</strong> Authority, who share an<br />
interest in oncology research. The Chair <strong>of</strong> this group is Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Thomas Adrian <strong>and</strong> the Vice-Chair is Pr<strong>of</strong>. Frank Branicki. Dr.<br />
Jorgen Kristensen at Tawam Hospital is the Deputy Chair.<br />
Objectives<br />
• To promote cancer research – being a catalyst for research<br />
activity<br />
• To create a forum for collaboration between Faculty members,<br />
basic scientists <strong>and</strong> colleagues in clinical disciplines, Faculty<br />
staff <strong>and</strong> colleagues <strong>of</strong> the Abu Dhabi <strong>Health</strong> Authority<br />
dealing with oncology.<br />
• To create <strong>and</strong> maintain an inventory <strong>of</strong><br />
- research activities<br />
- resources available<br />
- basic research expertise<br />
- available clinical services<br />
- specialty interests – subspecialties<br />
- individuals – registry <strong>of</strong> interest in Oncology<br />
• To act as a reference group regarding cancer research <strong>and</strong><br />
funding<br />
• To act as an Advisory body to the Abu Dhabi <strong>Health</strong> Authority<br />
regarding cancer issues <strong>of</strong> national interest, e.g. breast cancer<br />
screening, cervical screening, risk factors<br />
• To create a unified list <strong>of</strong> all cancer-related educational<br />
activities countrywide<br />
• To act as an Advisory body for education regarding cancer,<br />
organizing lectures on cancer, cancer conferences <strong>and</strong><br />
meetings at a local <strong>and</strong> national level