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Join the 1st ESMO Genitourinary Cancers Asia!
Dear members and colleagues,
As NZSO is one of the endorsing societies for the inaugural ESMO Genitourinary Cancers Asia 2027, we would like to invite you to participate in this congress that will gather leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across Asia-Pacific and beyond to discuss the latest advances in genitourinary oncology.Taking place from 15-17 January 2027 in Hong Kong SAR, China, the congress will offer an outstanding programme covering the latest developments in prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, penile, and other genitourinary cancers, while fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across the region and globally.
We also invite you to watch a short video message where the ESMO President-Elect, Prof. Giuseppe Curigliano, alongside Prof. Philip Kwong, Prof. Darren Poon, and Prof. Janice Tsang encourages colleagues to attend and engage in #ESMOGUAsia27.
Abstract submission is now open.
Researchers are encouraged to submit their latest scientific findings and take advantage of this opportunity to present their work to an international audience of GU oncology specialists.
Key dates
• Abstract submission deadline: 13 October 2026
• Early Registration deadline: 11 November 2026
• Late Registration deadline: 16 December 2026
Why participate?
• Present your research to a global audience
• Connect with leading experts in genitourinary oncology from APAC and beyond
• Discover the latest scientific developments and innovations
• Strengthen collaborations with international colleagues
For more information, please click find out more:
Enquiries and assistance:
Registration management: registration@esmo.org
Abstract management: asiaprogrammes@esmo.org
We warmly encourage NZSO colleagues to join the inaugural edition of ESMO Genitourinary Cancers Asia 2027 and contribute to shaping the future of GU oncology across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Cancer Society 2026 National Research Grant Round is now open
The Cancer Society is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Research Grant Round is now open, supporting high-quality, impactful research across the full cancer continuum.
This year provides three complementary funding opportunities designed to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand’s cancer research system:
• Postdoctoral Fellowships (up to $300,00) continuing to invest in early career researchers
• Robert McClelland Fellowship ($150,000) supporting early career researchers who already have secured partial funding
• Clinical Trials Access Project Grant (up to $300,000) improving access to clinical trials
Researchers are encouraged to learn more about the grants and how they connect to our new national strategy.
Read the Research & Innovation Strategy →
Applications for the Robert McClelland Fellowship close on Monday 12th October.
NEW - 'Meet our Researchers' Series
Welcome to our new series, ‘Meet our researchers,’ which travels across the motu profiling the mahi our cancer researchers are involved in.
Meet our first researcher Dr Hossein Jahedi, a cancer researcher in Auckland with an incredible way to explain very technical research in very relatable ways. Te Pūao Mātai Pupupuku NZSO strongly supports collaboration. The hopes of this series is to enlighten and bring together cancer researchers to support the advancement of knowledge in all aspects of oncology.
