The Student Oncology Interest Group (SOIG) is a student-based interest group from Aga Khan University.
Mission Statement
Encourage students to explore their interest in the field of oncology and allow them adequate exposure to oncology, including latest research and changing trends in the practice and understanding of oncology; provide students with a platform to begin a career in oncology by engaging in research and connecting with experts in the field of oncology; and help create awareness about the prevention and detection of cancer among the community.
Objectives
- Allow students to explore their interest in oncology in order to make a better-informed decision about going into oncology as their field of specialization
- Allow students exposure to palliative care
- Develop a platform that connects students with the oncology faculty in order to facilitate mentorship.
- Provide opportunities for students to initiate and work on research projects under faculty guidance.
- Organize and engage in fundraising/philanthropic activities e.g. health awareness camps in schools.
- Collaborate with other interest groups and arrange discussions and talks by faculty who have expertise in dealing with cancers in those fields – e.g. Gynecological Oncology, Head and Neck Cancers, Surgical oncology etc.
Our Work
Our work spans across a diverse portfolio ranging from philanthropy, community outreach, journal clubs and mentorship.
The Daffodils Project
The Daffodils Project is a community created by the Student Oncology Interest Group to share the tremendous bravery and fortitude of cancer patients and their caregivers.
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Research
Our mission is to inculcate the required research acumen in our members to help them work closely with our faculty members on projects.
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Activities
SOIG is committed to showcase the diversity of the field of oncology, and has had a number of talks with esteemed faculty on a wide variety of topics.
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Our Faculty Mentors
Dr Adnan Jabbar, Associate Professor and Section Head, Medical Oncology, AKUH
Dr Munira Moosajee, Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist, AKUH
Meet the Team
| Core Team | Focal person(s) | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | Dr Areeba Makhdoom | 2019 |
| Founder | Dr Asad Maqbool | 2019 |
| President | Taleaa Masroor | 2020 |
| General Secretary | Talha Waheed | 2021 |
| Core Members: | ||
| Abdullah Javed (2022) | Areeb Lutfi (2022) | Arsalan Siddiqui (2022) |
| Daniyaal Ahmad (2021) | Fatima Gauhar (2022) | Hassan Raja (2022) |
| Humza Thobani (2022) | Masooma Rana (2022) | |
Along with the above, SOIG is helped in its mission by a very hard-working and abled General Body which spans all classes.