named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Awards Committee
Manages the selection process for award winners to recognize significant contributions in the field of psycho-oncology.
Early Career Professionals in Psycho-Oncology (ECPP) Committee
Supports early-career professionals through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Education Committee
Oversees educational initiatives including the World Congress, academies, web-based training, and endorsement of external training programs.
Latin American/Spanish Special Interest Group (LASSIG)
Advances psycho-oncology science and practice in Spanish-speaking countries and supports professional networks in the region.
Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) SIG
Promotes psycho-oncology training, services, and professional networks in low-resource settings through South-South and North-South partnerships.
Research Committee
Facilitates international research collaborations, maintains a resource clearinghouse, and offers peer review services for research studies.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Hosts thematic groups including Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FORwards), Palliative Care, Pediatric, E-Health and AI, Cancer and Aging (CARE), and others to foster focused collaboration.
World Congress Committee
Plans and selects locations for the IPOS World Congress, a major international gathering in psycho-oncology.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Building professional capacity in psycho-oncologyFosters multidisciplinary collaboration, offers training programs including in dialectical behavior therapy, provides access to best practices and guidelines, and supports early-career professionals through networking and development opportunities.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducting and supporting international psycho-oncology researchFacilitates global psycho-oncology research with attention to cross-cultural differences and underserved regions, develops research models such as the CUP and HFPOI, and maintains a resource clearinghouse for researchers.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering psychosocial support services to cancer patients and familiesProvides direct psychosocial counseling and support to individuals affected by cancer, advocates for patient needs, connects vulnerable populations to services, and promotes remote access to care through telemedicine and digital screening tools.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Organizing global education and professional meetingsHosts World Congress events, academies, workshops, and regional meetings to deliver educational programming, share best practices, and promote information exchange among international professionals in psycho-oncology.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Publishing research and educational materials in psycho-oncologyProduces and disseminates peer-reviewed research through the open-access Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research & Practice and publishes clinical handbooks and books via IPOS Press® to advance knowledge in the field.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing excellence and leadership in psycho-oncologyAdministers awards such as the Distinguished Service Award and the Noemi Fisman Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the field and manages selection processes for awardees.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advising global health policy and fostering institutional partnershipsMaintains official relations with the World Health Organization, advises international agencies on psycho-oncology policy, and supports the formation of national and regional organizations aligned with IPOS goals.
- Advocating for integration of psychosocial care into global cancer care standardsAdvocates for the recognition of psychosocial cancer care as a universal human right and promotes its integration into standard oncology practices worldwide, including routine distress screening as a vital sign in cancer care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$51K33%
Program service revenue$97K63%
Investment income$5K3%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$140K
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead58%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$308K
Cash$166K
Investments$103K
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$280K
Liquid reserves23.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- AMANDA BALAKIRSKY — DIRECTOR
- CARMEN LOISELLE — DIRECTOR
- CHIOMA ASUZU — VICE PRESIDENT
- CRISTIANE DECAT BERGEROT — DIRECTOR
- CSABA DEGI — SECRETARY
- DAISUKE FUJISAWA — DIRECTOR
- GIL GOLDZWEIG — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA HENRY — TREASURER
- OZAN BAHCIVAN — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS HACK — PRESIDENT (FORMER)
- URSULA SANSOM-DALY — DIRECTOR
- WENDY WING TAK LAM — PRESIDENT
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society Partner — Collaborated with IPOS Press to publish two pocket handbooks for oncology clinicians.
- Canadian Cancer Society Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on COVID-19 and cancer patients with IPOS.
- Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Partner — Collaborated through Dr. Craig Earle, Vice President of Cancer Control, on a webinar addressing COVID-19 and cancer patients.
- International and regional agencies Government — Advises on policy issues related to psycho-oncology.
- Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Partner — Social work intern affiliated with the hospital providing psychosocial oncology services.
- MacKay Memorial Hospital Government — Serves as Director of the Hospice and Palliative Care Center at MacKay Memorial Hospital.
- Moi University Partner — Educational institution from which a member graduated with a degree in Social Work.
- New York Government — Hosts administrative office in New York, New York, United States.
- Oxford University Press Partner — Partnered with IPOS to publish the book Psycho-Oncology in Cancer Survivorship and Health Promotion.
- Praxis Continuing Education and Training Partner — Hosts and delivers the DBT for Cancer and Serious Illness training in collaboration with IPOS.
- Taiwan Psycho-Oncology Society Partner — Founded and affiliated with the Taiwan Psycho-Oncology Society.
- Toronto Government — Hosts administrative office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Union for International Cancer Control Partner — Collaborates with UICC on development and promotion of international standards for psychosocial cancer care.
- World Health Organization Government — Manages formal relationship and collaborates on WHO programs to advance health-for-all goals.
- World Health Organization Government — Official relations with WHO to advance psycho-oncology integration in global cancer care.
- World Health Organization Partner — References WHO's resources on mental health and COVID-19 as part of its informational offerings.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Global Knowledge Equity through Open Access and Waiversmethodology: open_access_equityBy using open access publishing and equitable fee waivers for low- and middle-income country authors, the organization ensures broader dissemination of psycho-oncology research because removing financial and access barriers enables global participation in science and practice improvement.
- Integrated Care Modelmethodology: integrated_care_modelBy integrating psychosocial assessment and support into routine oncology practice, the organization improves overall patient outcomes because addressing mental health alongside physical health leads to more holistic and effective cancer care.
- Integration of Clinical Care, Research, and Educationmethodology: integrated_clinical_research_educationBy treating clinical care, research, and education as mutually reinforcing domains, the organization improves psychosocial oncology outcomes because innovation in one area accelerates progress in the others through continuous feedback and application.
- Multidisciplinary International Collaboration as Systemic Change Drivermethodology: multidisciplinary_international_collaborationBy uniting professionals across disciplines and countries through collaboration, the organization advances psycho-oncology science and practice because diverse expertise and shared learning generate stronger clinical standards, research, and policy than isolated efforts.