Mentorship
Empower and mentor young surgeons to become leaders in cancer care and research and advocates for positive change.
COST Action CA24158
DISSECT
Disparities in Surgical Specialisation and Education in Cancer Training
Our mission is to identify the gaps and variations in cancer surgery training in Europe and beyond, develop a roadmap to address these disparities and contribute to better patient outcomes.
Our vision is to empower and mentor young surgeons to be leaders in cancer care and research, and advocates for positive change.
Our purpose
Shaping a new generation of cancer surgeons to deliver equitable, high-quality care in Europe and beyond.
Surgery remains a primary treatment for people diagnosed with cancer. The quality of surgical care depends on rigorous clinical training as well as character development.
With the growing global cancer burden, cancer surgeons need not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of multidisciplinary cancer care, research literacy, effective communication and leadership.
However, disparities in training exist, affecting surgeons’ access to complex cases, research, mentorship and innovation. These are linked to economic disparities, leading to differences in patient outcomes. DISSECT wants to help close these gaps.
Research
Build research literacy and capacity through international, patient-centred collaboration.
Innovation
Support surgeons to use new technologies for education, research and better patient care.
Latest updates
News from DISSECT
Recent posts from News, Meetings and Grants across the network.
Newsletter
DISSECT Newsletter: Vol. 1 Issue 1 - June 2026
DISSECT Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 1 | June 2026 About disparities in surgical specialization and education in cancer training Building knowledge through international collaboration. What is DISSECT COST Action CA24158? DISSECT is a program
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Upcoming event: DISSECT Research Workshop Ghent, Belgium | 24-25 September 2026
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming DISSECT Research Workshop in Ghent this September. The event brings together experts and researchers to address research capacity building and advance research collaboration. Participants will de
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Call for Grant Applications is open!
Check the eligibility criteria and choose the grant that best suits your project. Opportunities highlighted in this issue include: Dissemination Conference Grant ITC Conference Grant Short-Term Scientific Mission Grant Virtual Mobility Gran
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