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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

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