A unique portal, offering oncologists access to the latest information in the field of cancer research, will be launched in 2011 by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in association with Thomson Reuters. The announcement was made today at the 35th ESMO Congress taking place from 8 to 12 October, in Milan, Italy.
Prof David J Kerr, President of ESMO, presented the Society's latest project at the Opening Press Conference. "ESMO is the leading European professional organization for oncologists," declared Professor Kerr. "We strive to serve our members and this year we are particularly excited about the launch of OncologyPRO. OncologyPRO stands for Oncology Professional Resources Online and is a unique scientific portal for ESMO members, providing instant access to the highest quality scientific knowledge in one easy-to-access portal. ESMO is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Thomson Reuters, the world's largest information provider, to create the site, which gives cancer specialists access to the most complete resources in oncology today."
"First-class online resources for members are essential for knowledge-based societies and we are delighted to provide ESMO members with such a resource in OncologyPRO, our new state-of-the-art web site," said Mr. Alan Howard, ESMO CEO. "ESMO has listened to its members and carefully evaluated their needs, both in the clinical and research settings. OncologyPRO provides a variety of services, far beyond the level of service an individual society could provide, thanks to our partnership with the Thomson Reuters organization. We are confident this service will be highly appreciated by our members."
"OncologyPRO is an innovative collaboration between ESMO and Thomson Reuters that gives practicing clinicians an information portal tailored to meet their specific needs," added Jon Brett-Harris, Executive Vice President at Thomson Reuters. "We're delighted that our most up-to-date and clinically relevant content will be offered in a way that enables ESMO members to work more efficiently and ultimately to the benefit of patient outcomes."
Notes to Editors
About the European Society for Medical Oncology
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European professional organization committed to advancing the specialty of medical oncology and promoting a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment and care.
ESMO's mission is to advance cancer care and cure through fostering and disseminating good science that leads to better medicine and determines best practice. In this way ESMO fulfils its goal to support oncology professionals in providing people with cancer with the most effective treatments available and the high-quality care they deserve.
The ESMO community is a powerful alliance of more than 6,000 committed oncology professionals from over 100 countries. As a trusted organization with 35 years of experience and over 500 expert officers, ESMO serves its members and the oncology community through: a brand of excellence in post-graduate oncology education and training; leadership in transforming evidence-based research into standards of cancer care in Europe; dedicated efforts to foster a more favorable environment for scientific research; innovative international platforms to share expertise, best practices and disseminate the most up-to-date scientific research to as wide an audience as possible.
ESMO's scientific journal, Annals of Oncology, ranks among the top clinical oncology journals worldwide. ESMO events are the meeting place in Europe for medical oncologists to update their knowledge, to network and to exchange ideas.
To find our more about our Society, please visit: www.esmo.org
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. For more information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com.
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