@article{f678b7a98f3a463dbdbabf5187ec77d0,
title = "The Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) group – A regional collaborative platform for childhood cancer healthcare professionals",
abstract = "The Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) group was established in 2013 as a cooperative platform for physicians, scientists and healthcare professionals from institutions in the East and Mediterranean area with the goal of sharing experiences, initiating cooperative trials and establishing common strategies to achieve optimization of the care of pediatric oncology patients in the region. The mission of POEM group is to continuously improve pediatric oncology care, research, training and advocacy in the East and Mediterranean region by means of integrated teamwork. Our Vision is to be the leading pediatric oncology collaborative group in the East and Mediterranean Region. POEM group is currently at more than 550 registrants from 119 centers in 28 countries regionally. This review summarizes the structure and activities of POEM group since its inception, and highlights identified challenges and future plans.",
keywords = "Collaborative group, LMIC, Pediatric oncology",
author = "Raya Saab and Asim Belgaumi and Samar Muwakkit and Anas Obeid and Galindo, {Carlos Rodriguez} and Sima Jeha and Al-Rawas, {Abdul Hakim}",
note = "Funding Information: POEM central office, activities, and training grants are supported by the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities and St Jude Global Department at St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. POEM central office is located at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), and is supported by AUBMC common facilities and resources. The authors acknowledge all the members of the Board of Directors of POEM group, both past and current, as well as the past and current leaders of projects and working groups within POEM, and past and current members of the central office, for their essential contributions to all group activities and milestones. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 Pediatric Hematology Oncology Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics",
year = "2020",
month = mar,
doi = "10.1016/j.phoj.2020.03.002",
language = "English",
volume = "5",
pages = "3--6",
journal = "Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal",
issn = "2468-1245",
publisher = "Pediatric Hematology Oncology Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics",
number = "1",
}
