The Biology Committee (BC) provides various activities at the educational and research level to foster and promote basic, preclinical and translational / clinical biology within European radiation oncology. To fulfil this aim, the BC activities are focused on:

• Promoting international exchange of knowledge and experience and supporting international as well as national activities to establish graduate and postgraduate training programmes in the field of radiation research in general, especially in basic and clinical radiation biology/oncology;
• Serving as advisory committee to the Scientific Committee at the annual ESTRO meeting and responsibility for appointing a biologist to the Programme Committee of this meeting;
• Providing topics for pre-meeting activities and biology sessions at the annual ESTRO meeting;
• Appointing a member of the Biology Committee to become member of the ESTRO Education Council;
• Advising the ESTRO Education Council in establishing new teaching courses and appointing new course directors;
• The Biology Committee meets twice a year: at the ESTRO office and at the annual conference.

 

Call to join the ESTRO Biology Committee

Dear biologist,

We would like to draw your attention to

a vacancy available in the ESTRO Biology Committee

The Biology Committee aims to promote visibility and significance of basic, preclinical and translational/clinical biology research within ESTRO. We further work to maintain and increase the relevance of ESTRO for scientists engaged in biology research.

Our focus areas are:

• Organise activities at the educational and research level to strengthen and promote biology research within European radiation oncology
• Ensure proper attention to biology research and its importance for radiation oncology at the annual ESTRO congress
• Advise the ESTRO Education Council on the development and execution of teaching courses with a biological focus

The Biology Committee consists of 10 members working with different aspects of biology research, spanning from basic to translation/clinical projects. The term of a membership in the committee is 3 years and can be renewed once. For more information about our members and activities, visit our website (ESTRO Biology Committee).

As a committee member, you will

• work together with a highly motivated group of fellow committee members
• be a spokesperson for young professionals at the start of their career in biology research
• help organising our activities, such as the biology track at the annual ESTRO congress, the ESTRO Biology newsletter, etc.
• spend 1 hour per week on average on committee activities

Who can apply?
Currently we are looking for one new member. All scientists engaged in biology research within the field of radiation oncology can apply. We strive for a diverse committee in terms of gender, professional background and geographical allocation.

How to apply?
To apply, please fill out the online form at the following link: Link to online form.
Deadline is December 1st 2024.

A candidate will be selected based on the received applications. The new member will be appointed at the ESTRO General Assembly in Vienna, May 2025.  
Should you have any questions, please contact us at biology@estro.org.

The ESTRO Biology Committee