News Briefs

INCTR Educational Committee Formed
The first meeting of the newly formed INCTR Educational Committee will take place in October.

The core committee will be intimately involved in the development of an overall strategy relating to training and education as well as in specific components of this program. The initiation of the INCTR Visiting Experts and Exchange programs will be included in the agenda. For further information about these programs, please contact the INCTR.

Volunteers Join INCTR Effort in Brussels
A volunteer programme has been launched at the Brussels office with a good response from the Brussels community. Five volunteers will be working at the INCTR headquarters, assisting with various tasks and providing support in many areas. INCTR hopes to give volunteers experience in areas of interest to them and to provide a convivial atmosphere in which to meet and work together. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn new skills, to improve their knowledge, and to spend their time productively—all while contributing significantly to the INCTR mission. This program is off to a good start, and over the coming months it is envisaged that the group of volunteers will increase gradually. Bénédicte Chaidron is coordinating the program.

Governing Council Meeting Held
The INCTR Governing Council met in Brussels on 30 June and discussed a wide range of issues including the development of branches and offices in various countries, the new educational program and ongoing fund-raising efforts. The Council, with its broad range of expertise, provides valuable advice and guidance to the INCTR Executive Committee in furthering INCTR goals.

INCTR Annual Meeting Set for Spring 2002
Planning is underway for the next INCTR Annual Meeting, which will take place in Brussels between 29 May and 1 June. Based on suggestions made by participants of the 2001 meeting, a poster session and special lectures by individuals who have made major contributions to cancer treatment in developing countries will be included. Further information will be provided in the next edition of Network.