Hello and Welcome to the Barts Oncology Society!
We are a society dedicated to all aspects of cancer management, from primary care screening to cutting-edge research not yet seen in the clinic. We aim to help you engage with oncology and increase awareness of the opportunities for research and clinical practice in this field.
As oncology is not a big part of the medical school curriculum, we would like to offer you a variety of events, allowing you to explore this specialty further and become more familiar with what it takes to be an oncologist!
What's Coming Up This Year
🤝 Meet & Greet
22 September · 5:00–7:30 PM · Garrod 2.48
Start the year by meeting the BL Oncology Society committee and fellow students. Come along to find out more about the society, hear about members’ experiences and discover what we have planned for the year ahead!
🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness
21 October · 1:00–4:30 PM · Old Library
A collaborative event with Women in Healthcare Society and Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society, bringing together different perspectives on breast cancer, its impact, and the importance of awareness.
🖤 Black History Month: Black Health & Wellness
31 October
Conversations That Save Lives
A special Black History Month event exploring Black health and wellbeing, with conversations centred around health inequalities, lived experiences and the importance of improving outcomes for Black communities.
🩺 Introduction to Oncology
November · Date & venue TBC
New to oncology? This introductory session will provide an accessible overview of the specialty, from the fundamentals of cancer biology and treatment to what a career in oncology can look like.
🌟 BL Oncology Conference
Date & details TBC
Our flagship conference will bring together students, clinicians, and professionals for a day exploring different perspectives within oncology. Expect engaging talks, opportunities to connect with others, and an exploration of the evolving landscape of cancer care.
🌐 Networking Opportunities
Connect with students, doctors, researchers and other professionals working across oncology. Through our events, collaborations and mentorship opportunities, we hope to help you build connections, explore different career paths and learn from people working in the field.
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And so much more! We hope to see you all at our events so that you can see for yourself why cancer is everybody’s business!
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Memberships are only £3; make sure to buy one to get access to talks, socials, conferences, and more to come :)
🦀 Your 2026/27 Committee 🦀
President - Jade Xiuqi Ye
Vice President - Jemima Korvin
Treasurer - Keertana Vemuri
Secretary - Jacinta Chze Yi Wong
Academic Events Lead - Meera Shroff Feldman
Charity Events Lead - Nivetha Suthaka & Rizwan Ghazali
Conference Lead - Candace Baffour Osei-Wusu
Networking Lead - Tayyab Khan
Social Media Officer - Nure Nushin Miah
Clinical Representative - Zayna Syed
Preclinical Representative - Arthi Vallikkann Saravanan
Welfare Representative - Tahmid Ahmad