March 20th, 2026
ICCGIP Presents:
Medical Travel for Cancer Care: Navigating Access, Quality, and Equity
Engage with leading experts as we explore the evolving landscape of medical travel, patient pathways, and the pursuit of equitable oncology outcomes
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International Conference on Cancer in Geographically Isolated Populations
ICCGIP brings together global experts to examine how geography, mobility, and systemic barriers shape cancer care in Small Island Developing States and other underserved regions. Through keynotes, research presentations, and cross‑sector dialogue, the conference spotlights the realities of patients who must travel—or cannot travel—for lifesaving oncology services. It’s a focused, action‑driven gathering committed to advancing fair, high‑quality cancer care for populations too often overlooked.
- Zoom Webinar
- Livestream
20
March, 2026
- 9:00am - 2:00pm
Message From The Conference Chair
Welcome to the Inaugural International Conference on Cancer in Geographically Isolated Populations (ICCGIP), the first global forum dedicated specifically to cancer care in settings where distance, limited resources, and medical travel profoundly shape outcomes. Across small islands, remote regions, and underserved territories, geography continues to determine who can access timely, quality cancer care. Yet the researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates working in across these contexts have too often labored in silos. This conference is a deliberate step toward changing that. We aim to federate a global community of practitioners and scholars committed to advancing rigorous research and generating actionable solutions. By connecting our expertise and experiences, we hope to create new opportunities to elevate this work and drive meaningful progress toward health equity.
Agenda
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our event
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks
Formal protocol with local representatives and conference organizing committee broadcasted from the WINDREF conference room, St. George’s University, Grenada
Speakers
- Dr. Aviane Auguste
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Adress
Improving the Caribbean SIDS Access to Cancer Prevention and Control – Implications for Care Seeking
Speaker
- Dr. Stephen King
BREAK
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Feature Presentation
Surgical technology and adaptation in SIDS
Speaker
- Dr. Jonathon Noël
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Feature Presentation
Therapeutic Mobilities and Cancer in Vanuatu, Oceania
Speaker
- Dr. Alice Servy
11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
N°1 Top ranked abstract
Evaluating the Utility of a Commercial Polygenic Risk Score for Prostate Cancer in a Caribbean Population
Speaker
- Mr. Devy Frederick
11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
N°2 Top ranked abstract
Epidemiological Profile of Cancer in the Pijao Indigenous Population in Colombia: A 20-Year Analysis
Speaker
- Dr. Angela Zambrano
BREAK
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Oral abstract submissions
5-mins rapid fire presentations and Q&A x 8
Speaker
- TBD
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Closing Remarks
Speaker
- Dr. Trevor Noël
Speakers
Introducing the expert speakers
joining our event
Dr. Angela Zambrano MD
Oncologist at Fundación Valle Del Lili, Cali, Colombia
Devy Frederick
Biochemist at CariGenetics, Bermuda
Dr. Alice Servy, PhD
Associate Professor in Social Anthropology at University of Strasbourg, France
Dr. Jonathon Noël, MBBS (UWI) FRCS (UROL)
Consultant Urological Surgeon at Guys and St. Thomas’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Dr. Stephen King MBBS, FRCP (Canada), OBE, SLC
Pathologist Consultant at Laboratory Service and Consultations Limited, Saint Lucia
Dr. Aviane Auguste
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology, McGill University & VALIRI Conference Chair