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Oncology Researcher Network (ORN)

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The Oncology Researcher Network (ORN) is a postdoc-led initiative within the Department of Oncology that represents and supports postdoctoral and early-career researchers. Our mission is to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering environment by promoting academic and social engagement, amplifying the voice of postdocs in departmental decision-making, and connecting researchers with resources and development opportunities. Acting as a bridge between the department and its early-career researchers, ORN ensures open communication and meaningful representation.

Our key goals include:

  • Community Building: Hosting regular meetings and events to strengthen connections within the postdoc community, and to support leadership and professional development.
  • Resource Networking: Encouraging the sharing of research tools, knowledge, and experiences to boost collaboration, productivity, and cohesion across the department.
  • Career Planning: Organising the annual ORN Away Day and career-focused seminars to showcase diverse career paths in science and support researchers in planning their professional journeys.


The current committee consists of:

  • Hala Estephan, Postdoctoral Researcher in Ester Hammond group, Postdoc Rep Athena Swan Committee and Postdoc Rep of the Department of Oncology in the Medical Sciences Division

  • Tess Stanly, Postdoctoral Researcher in Eric O’Neil Group

  • Ignacio Torrecilla, Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Kristijan Ramadan Group

  • Rebecca Dagg, Postdoctoral Researcher in Madalena Tarsounas Group

 

Committee Activities

Our activities include a mix of academic, social, and advocacy work: Organising career talks, Researchers Away Day, Christmas social, and monthly morning coffee for researchers.

Get Involved

We welcome new members throughout the year! If you are interested in joining the committee or getting involved in any of our initiatives: contact us at researchers@oncology.ox.ac.uk  

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