Director, Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy, International Atomic Energy Agency. VP Women in Nuclear IAEA (WiN IAEA). The views expressed are my own.

Vienna, Austria
Joined February 2013
Lisa Stevens retweeted
📢 Abstract Submission is OPEN! 🎯 Submit your work for #AORTIC2025 in Tunisia – 2–5 Nov 🔬 Showcase your cancer research with experts across Africa. 🗓️ Deadline: May 2, 2025 👉 aorticconference.org/abstrac… #Oncology #CancerCare #CallForAbstracts
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#SouthSouthCooperation helps us bring nuclear tech where it’s needed, improving lives and addressing global challenges. Met @UNOSSC’s @dimaalkhatib1 at #IAEAMinisterial to explore strengthening collaboration and how UNOSSC can amplify our impact for peaceful nuclear solutions.
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Looking forward to the session on #Partnerships today at 16:30 CET!
It's the final day of the 2024 #IAEAMinisterial Conference! Join today's sessions on climate change mitigation, monitoring and adaptation, water resources management and technical cooperation—all harnessing the power of nuclear science and technology. ▶️ streaming.iaea.org/24743

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Nuclear science and technology plays an important role in addressing climate change, the growing cancer burden, rising hunger, water scarcity and plastic pollution. Learn more here before the 2024 #IAEAMinisterial Conference discussions begin tomorrow. atoms.iaea.org/4fX3fTT
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“No longer do I feel helpless in the fight against cancer; no longer will I be tired of seeing patients die that could've been saved w/ timely diagnosis & treatment,” said Erica, 🇻🇨 surgeon, after receiving #BreastCancer diagnostics training from the IAEA. atoms.iaea.org/3YpObX1
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Great to see multiple partners coming together to address #cancer in #Kenya.
The CEO of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) attended the National Nuclear Institute (NNI)Project Counterpart meeting at the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NUPEA), alongsiderepresentatives from key institutions including KUTRRH, KENRA, KEBS, and major universities.
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Lisa Stevens retweeted
Did you know up to 50% of patients🏥 continue smoking after a cancer diagnosis🚬? To find out why, join the 10th #IARC-@myESMO webinar! 🗓️Thursday 12 Dec, 4pm CEST. Register here👇: iarc.zoom.us/webinar/registe…
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Wonderful to have your contributions to the various sessions during #LGCW2024. We appreciate your efforts to support #CancerCare4All.
Participation in global professional events is key to learn about developments in the field, share experiences and ideas on how to overcome challenges to increase #CancerCare4All. This is why @iaeaorg was proud to support the participation of Dr. Kibudde 🇺🇬 at #LGCW2024.
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Lisa Stevens retweeted
🆕There are nearly 8000 radiotherapy facilities in the world, but access remains uneven. In Cancer Control 2024, PACT Director et al. discuss how to scale up quality radiotherapy & highlight @iaeaorg #RaysOfHope support to countries. Full article: bit.ly/4ezgMPD
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Waiting to enter—looking forward to the discussion! #CancerCare4All
This full-day event will gather experts, stakeholders, and community leaders to tackle cancer health inequalities. The meeting is structured to facilitate knowledge sharing, strategic planning, and collaborative problem-solving. Register > bit.ly/3ZJJxpf #LGCW2024
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Thanks to @prof_price for the engaging panel!
Thank you for attending our Spotlight on Radiotherapy session at @LGCW2024! We highly value your experience, and your insights are crucial for enhancing future events. Please take this 5 minute survey to make your voice heard 👇 forms.gle/YBLSJbd1tdCNx9737
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Second session starting soon!
Join World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) supporters from around the globe for the launch of the first-ever WRAD in 2025 and amplify advocacy efforts to raise awareness of life-saving radiotherapy. Help make history > bit.ly/4gAXsnB #LGCW2024 @GlobalRTCo
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Great session to kick off the #WRAD2025 Mobilization of support. #CancerCare4All
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Looking forward to highlighting the importance of integrating #radiotherapy into the cancer care system through #NCCPs that are evidence based, strategic and implemented. #CancerCare4All
⭐️ MEET OUR PANELISTS ⭐️ Lisa Stevens co-founded the International Cancer Control Partnerships (2012) with UICC and is the Vice President of Women in Nuclear (WiN) IAEA Learn more about Lisa and the other panelists here 👇 globalradiotherapy.org/post/…
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Getting ready for the discussion on #WRAD and the #Essential #Standards for #radiotherapy in ##NCCPs during #LondonGlobalCancerWeek. Happy to support with #GCR.
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Health, food security, water resource management & climate change will be at the centre of discussions at this year's #IAEAMinisterial Conference. Join us as we explore how nuclear science & tech provide innovative solutions on the ground. atoms.iaea.org/Ministerial20…
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Lisa Stevens retweeted
We are accepting applications for the JAMA Editorial Fellowship Program. This remote fellowship is an opportunity for early career researchers to immerse themselves in the editorial process of a top-tier medical journal. Applications are due Nov. 29. See flyer for more info.
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Really enjoyed #RADAID2024 conference—learned so much, including from the #Nigeria team. Glad to meet you Dr Atalabi.
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Lisa Stevens retweeted
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth In 2022, about 2.3 million new cases of #BreastCancer were diagnosed, and about 665,000 women died from breast #cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women.
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Amazing work by the Indonesia MOH - congrats on your National Cancer Control Plan @iaeapact
Wonderful to see the follow up for the imPACT mission to Indonesia progress the National Cancer Control Plan with engagement from all stakeholders @iaeapact @iaeaorg @WHO @IARCWHO @MDAndersonNews @StJudeResearch
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