European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Acronym: ESMO
General Information
Identification Code: 947929324977-41
Website: http://esmo.org
Entity Form: Non-profit organisation
Registration Category: Trade unions and professional associations
Registration Date: 12/8/2016
Last Update: 6/7/2024
EP Accredited Number: 5
Mission & Interests
Goals: ESMO is the European Society for Medical Oncology. Representing more than 35,000 oncology professionals in 172 countries, ESMO is a reference for oncology education and information. Patients with cancer and their needs are at the centre of all that we do: our profession is driven by our determination, individually and collectively, to secure the best possible outcomes for patients across Europe and around the world.
ESMO's mission is:
-To improve the quality of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, supportive and palliative care, as well as the follow-up of patients with malignant diseases
-To advance the art, science, recognition, and practice of oncology
-To disseminate knowledge to cancer patients and the public
-To ensure a high standard of qualification of medical oncologists within the multidisciplinary team
-To promote equal access to optimal cancer care for all cancer patients
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Environment
- Food safety
- Institutional affairs
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Public health
- Research and innovation
Levels of Interest:
- european
- national
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: EU policy fields of interest for ESMO include Health, Cancer, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Research and Innovation, Cross Border Health Care, Health Technology Assessment, Data Protection, Clinical Trials, Digitalisation, EU's pharmaceutical Legislation, Orphan and Paediatric Medicines, Rare Diseases, Patients' Rights, Occupational Health, Environment/Air Quality, Medical Workforce.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Via Ginevra 4
Post Code: 6900
City: Lugano
Country: SWITZERLAND
Phone:
Indic Phone: 41
Phone Number: 919731900
EU Office
Address: Via Ginevra 4
Post Code: 6900
City: Lugano
Country: SWITZERLAND
Phone:
Indic Phone: 41
Phone Number: 919731900
Financial Data
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Total Budget: 0
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Membership Information
Members: 6
Members F T E: 6
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: ESMO only has individual members.
Organisation Members: ESMO is a full member of the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC, Geneva) and the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Healthcare Professionals Working Party. ESMO is an associate member of the NCD Alliance. ESMO has 'Official Relations Status' with the World Health Organization (WHO), and 'Special Consultative Status' with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Current Job Opportunities
Associate at European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025