DISSECT Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 1 | June 2026 About disparities in surgical specialization and education in cancer training Building knowledge through international collaboration. What is DISSECT COST Action CA24158? DISSECT is a programme supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) that aims to identify and address disparities in cancer surgery training and education. Our aim We aim to foster knowledge exchange between surgical teams from high- and low-resource settings, enhance multidisciplinary approaches to cancer treatment, strengthen technical expertise and mentorship, build research capacity, and promote innovation. Our team The team consists of the Management Committee and five Working Groups, each managed by a Lead and Co-Lead. DISSECT brings together more than 100 members from more than 18 countries across Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia. Why it is important DISSECT COST Action aligns with Europe's Beating Canc...
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming DISSECT
Research Workshop in Ghent this September.
The event brings together experts and researchers to address
research capacity building and advance research collaboration. Participants
will develop essential research skills in systematic reviews and meta-analysis,
gaining the knowledge and skills needed to conduct high-quality evidence
synthesis and to implement innovative tools efficiently and ethically.
Participants will take part in strategic discussions across
five specialised Working Groups, covering topics from identifying training
disparities and building research capacity to surgical mentorship and
innovation. The event is open to medical professionals, researchers, and
academic stakeholders interested in surgical education and oncology.
Participants are encouraged to review current Working Group objectives, as
sessions will evaluate recent achievements and plan future activities.
Format: Hybrid
(on-site and online)
Venue: Sint
Baafshuis (Room 1.05), Biezekapelstraat 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Registration:
Free to attend; this is an EU-funded event.
Virtual access:
Links will be provided to registered virtual attendees before the event.
Organised by:
Prof. Wim Ceelen, DISSECT Chair, and Dr Sarah Cosyns, Grant Awarding
Coordinator.
Questions: sarah.cosyns@ugent.be