CANCER WORLD CONGRESS AWARDS

To promote excellence in Cancer Research in the World, CWC has initiated a scheme of Awards for outstanding research contributions from young investigators.

The first Awards were released in occasion of the 3^rd Cancer Congress 2019 held in Prague

(see below the list of Awarded young researchers)

Students, PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows and young investigators are encouraged to submit their applications (see eligibility criteria).

A Certificate of Appreciation will be given to all the participants.

Selection Criteria:

• Research Work: The originality and quality of research.
• Presentation: The presenter's quality of communication (ability to convey the research and its results to the audience; keeping in time).

Selection and Announcement of Awards:

The selection of proposals will be done by the Conference Organizing Committee of academic representatives.

The announcement and Award distribution will be done at the closing ceremony of the conference.

The presentation of the Awards will be done by the Conference Chair and Award Committee Chair.

“Best Oral/Short Communication” Award

Oral or Short Communication replaces Poster presentation.

Three Best Oral Communications and three Best Short Communications will be awarded.

The aim of these Awards is to promote the active involvement of young researchers in the Cancer field.

Eligibility: Master Students, PhD Students, Post-Doctoral fellow (max 5 years post-graduation); age: < 35 years old

Selection criteria: quality of experimental data; clarity of presentation; being in time.

Benefits:

• Diploma
• Voucher for waived registration fee for the next Conference.

Application:

Submit (i) the abstract; (ii) the CV with photo (self-declare the age). Submit all documents before the deadline through Online Abstract Submission System.

“Distinguished Young Cancer Investigator” Award

The aim of this Award is to distinguish young scientists of extraordinary promise and creativity who have made notable contributions in Basic, Translational and/or Clinical research in any Cancer field (Diagnosis, Therapy, cellular/molecular pathogenesis and characterization). This is a unique opportunity to the young scientists to show their talent and potential to an academic and industrial audience.

TWO AWARDS: one for Basic/Translational Research and one for Translational/Clinical Research presented as invited Oral Communication .

Eligibility:

• Only Young experienced investigators (Post-Doctoral fellows with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 years of post-graduated experience); age: < 40 years old.

Benefits:

• Diploma
• Voucher for waived registration fee for the next Conference.
• An opportunity to showcase your research in a global platform through oral presentations.
• Interaction with other young investigators and established senior investigators across the globe.

Application:

Submit (i) the abstract; (ii) the recommendation letter from the Mentor/PI; (iii) the CV with photo (self-declare the age).

Submit all documents through Online Abstract Submission System.

6^TH CANCER WORLD CONGRESS 2022 AWARDS

The Bes t Oral/Short Communication Awards and Young Investigator Awards are open to all young presenters at 6^th CWC 2022 .

Students, PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows and young investigators are encouraged to submit their applications (see eligibility criteria).

We are looking forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you in Portugal.

CWC 2022 Award Committee

Chair: Dr Gloria Su (Columbia University, US)

Members: Dr Fatima Balatazar (University of Minho, Portugal); Dr Rajesh Agarwal (University of Colorado, US); Dr Luca Colucci D’Amato (University of Campania, Italy); Dr Tao Lu (Indiana University, US); Dr Alessandra Gennari (University of Piemonte Orientale, Italy).

LIST OF AWARDED YOUNG PRESENTERS

at previous Conferences

3^rd Cancer World Congress 2019 in Prague

Best Oral Communication: Chiara Vidoni (Italy); Sylwia Paszek (Poland); Alessandra Ferraresi (Italy);

Best Short Communication: Eleonora Secomandi (Italy); Lais Brigliadori Fugio (Brazil); Letizia Vallino (Italy);

4^th Cancer World Congress 2020 in Oslo = cancelled

5^th Cancer World Congress 2021 = online

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6^th Cancer World Congress 2022 in Lisbon

Best Oral Communication:

Best Short Communication:

Distinguished Young Cancer Investigator (Basic/Translational Research):

Distinguished Young Cancer Investigator (Translational/Clinical Research):