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My involvement with the Society for Neuro-Oncology has been a defining aspect of my journey as a young aspiring physician-scientist. Through SNO, I have gained access to a vibrant network of neuro-oncology professionals and cutting-edge research that has deepened my understanding of neurological diseases, particularly brain tumors. The opportunities to present my work at SNO Annual Meetings and collaborate with experts have been instrumental in shaping my career path and have reaffirmed my commitment to advancing neuro-oncological care, particularly in underserved regions like Africa. These experiences have not only enriched my understanding of neurological diseases but have also shaped my vision of addressing the lack of neuro-oncological care in Africa. The support and recognition from SNO have opened new doors, inspiring me to further pursue impactful research and advocacy in neurology and neuro-oncology, driving me to continue advocating for improved neurological healthcare and to contribute to scientific research on a global scale.

I was deeply honored to be the recipient of the inaugural SNO Lisa DeAngelis Education Award. This award honoring Dr. Lisa DeAngelis was particularly meaningful to me because she has been a personal role model given her outstanding leadership, dedication to mentoring and passion for education. The award also exemplifies the many opportunities that SNO and the neuro-oncology community have provided me to contribute to the education and mentorship of many trainees and junior faculty across the world. I am grateful to SNO for this honor and the recognition of Dr. DeAngelis’ many contributions to education through this award.”

Receiving a SNO travel scholarship was an insight into neuro-oncology from all the over the world till the core genomics of the brain tumors ,I realized that I have seen the most recent  advances in this meetings which a human a think of .Being representing from LMIC, we really lag behind many things, but through such meetings, we are able to actually receive the recent advances and future perspectives.”

We have partnered with SNO since 2012, and this support has greatly extended our ability to share accurate, population-based incidence rates for primary brain tumors that we hope may provide clues to stimulate research into the causes of this terrible disease”.

This award inspired me to continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge, particularly in areas that can directly improve patient outcomes and influence public health policies. It also reinforces my commitment to fostering international collaboration and sharing innovative practices across borders. I am excited about the opportunities this recognition will bring and remain dedicated to making meaningful contributions to our field."

Receiving the ISPNO/SNO Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma Research Fellowship has been incredibly meaningful and impactful at this stage in my career as a pediatric neuro-oncologist and clinician-scientist. Understanding the long-term medical and psychosocial journeys of childhood CNS tumor survivors is something I am deeply passionate about, as these experiences extend far beyond treatment and profoundly shape patients’ and families’ lives for years to come. This work is essential not only for understanding survivorship outcomes, but also for informing the care, supports, and interventions we provide to children with CNS tumors both now and in the future. I am extremely proud and grateful to have received this support from SNO and ISPNO. The fellowship is providing critical support for advancing this population-based survivorship research and has strengthened my ability to build a research program focused on improving outcomes for pediatric CNS tumor survivors. Importantly, this funding will serve as a foundation for many future projects aimed at better understanding and addressing the lifelong impacts of childhood CNS tumors and their treatment.