Global Leader in Gynaecologic Oncology to Keynote ANZGOG Annual Scientific Meeting
The Australia New Zealand Gynaecology Oncology Group (ANZGOG) is delighted to welcome Dr. Lisa Bazzett-Matabele, a distinguished gynaecological oncologist and global health advocate, as an international keynote speaker at the 2024 ANZGOG Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Canberra.
Dr. Bazzett-Matabele has dedicated her career to advancing gynaecologic oncology care and education in both high- and low-resource settings. After 15 years of practicing and teaching at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, she shifted her focus to improving cancer care in underserved regions.
From 2015 to 2019, she served as a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale University, working through the Human Resources for Health program in Rwanda, where she was the only gynaecologic oncologist serving Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Burundi. Her work in these regions focused on developing alternative treatment strategies for cervical cancer and overcoming healthcare barriers.
Since 2019, Dr. Bazzett-Matabele has been the Head of the OBGYN Department at the University of Botswana, where she played a pivotal role in establishing a full OBGYN residency program to strengthen women’s healthcare services in the region.
ANZGOG’s ASM brings together national and international experts in gynaecological medicine, radiation and surgical oncology, pathology, basic scientists, translational and quality of life researchers, study coordinators and nurses, as well as our partners in the pharmaceutical industry. The meeting enables attendees to learn about the latest developments in gynaecological cancer and provides education and capacity-building opportunities amongst members and industry personnel, making it an essential event for anyone involved in gynaecological cancers.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading experts in gynaecological oncology. For more information and to register, visit www.anzgogasm.org.au.
