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ITCC Advocate Committee
Established in 2021, the ITCC Advocate Committee marks a pivotal step towards fostering closer collaboration between ITCC and the patient and parent community. With a core group comprising six members, each representing a key ITCC committee, and a larger network spanning over 30 advocates from 22 countries, our mission is clear: to enhance access to cutting-edge therapies for children with cancer worldwide.
Solid Tumor Committee
Michela Casanova
Jan Molenaar
Advocate Expert
Delphine Heenen
Brain Tumor Committee
François Doz
David Jones
Advocate Expert
Patricia Blanc
Hema Committee
Shai Izraeli
Michel Zwaan
Advocate Expert
Nicole Scobie
Sponsor Committee
Francisco Bautista
Advocate Expert
Leona Knox
Education Committee
Karsten Nysom
Advocate Expert
Willemijn Plieger
Advocate Committee
Nick Bird
What We Do
- Championing patient-centric approaches to innovation in pediatric healthcare.
- Identifying gaps in treatment portfolios and prioritizing unmet needs.
- Advocating for equal access to therapies across Europe and beyond.
- Streamlining trial processes for faster, more efficient delivery.
- Addressing setup and delivery challenges at national levels.
- Facilitating the availability of new drugs for clinical trials through collaboration with pharmaceutical companies.
- Addressing key issues such as funding, design, ethics, information dissemination, and education.
Our Vision
While the ITCC Advocate Committee has made significant strides, our journey is far from over. We aim to expand our network, amplifying the patient voice in partnership with the research and clinical communities. Two-way dialogue and collaboration with national representatives is essential as we seek more efficient ways, grounded in robust evidence, to enhance paediatric cancer treatments.
Get Involved
Whether you're a researcher seeking advocacy support or a patient advocate, charity representative, parent, or survivor eager to contribute, we welcome your involvement. Together, we can drive positive change and ensure better outcomes for children with cancer.
Want to learn more or join us in our mission? Reach out today!