Ibraheem Leads Global Cancer Collaboration at ASCO 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
University of Illinois Cancer Center member Abiola Ibraheem, MD, helped lead discussions on global cancer collaboration at the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) networking reception during the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting on May 30 in Chicago.
The reception convened oncology leaders, researchers, members of the African diaspora and international professionals to advance partnerships in cancer research, clinical trials and workforce development across Africa.
Ibraheem is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago, an oncologist at UI Health and AORTIC Vice President for North America. She has played a longstanding role in strengthening collaboration between AORTIC and ASCO, including serving as ASCO's inaugural liaison to the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council.
Her leadership also extends to the Best of ASCO Africa 2026 event in Abuja, Nigeria, which focuses on improving access to new cancer therapies and technologies across Africa and advancing global cancer equity.
