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Empowering the next generation of gynecologic oncology leaders.

The IGCS Early Career Network (ECN) connects early career professionals from around the world with opportunities to learn, collaborate, build meaningful professional relationships, and grow as leaders in gynecologic cancer care.
Through education, mentorship, networking, and engagement with the global IGCS community, the ECN provides a platform for emerging professionals to develop their careers while contributing to the future of gynecologic oncology.

About the ECN

The IGCS Early Career Network (ECN) is a global community designed to support professionals in the early stages of their careers in gynecologic oncology and related disciplines.
As part of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society, the ECN connects members across countries, specialties, and professional backgrounds, creating opportunities to learn from one another and engage with the broader international gynecologic cancer community.
The ECN provides opportunities for members to:
- Build relationships with early career colleagues around the world
- Connect with established leaders and experts within IGCS
- Participate in educational and professional development opportunities
- Engage in collaborative projects and initiatives
- Develop leadership skills and become more involved within IGCS
- Share ideas, experiences, and perspectives across regions

Mission & Strategic Pillars

Mission: The mission of the Early Career Network (ECN) is to support, advance, and promote the needs of early career professionals and to prepare them to be future leaders in gynecologic cancer care.
Strategic Priorities: These are the core areas where IGCS focuses its efforts to achieve its mission and deliver value to the future leaders. The priorities include:
- Mentoring: Pairing young professionals with seasoned mentors to provide guidance, career advice, and professional support.
- Education: Developing webinars, workshops, and e-learning modules tailored to early-career professionals' needs and in-person session at the annual meetings.
- Strong professional network: Through networking events IGCS fosters collaboration and shared knowledge within the community and helps young professionals build new, valuable relationships.

Leadership & Governance

The Role of the ECN Executive Committee:
- The Early Career Executive Committee plays a central role in shaping the future of the IGCS Early Career Network. These elected leaders help define priorities, guide strategy, and ensure the Network continues to reflect the needs and interests of early-career members worldwide. The Executive Committee works closely with and receives guidance from the IGCS Early Career Advisory Board, which is composed of IGCS Board Members.
- The Early Career Network is supported by dedicated committees led by early-career members, with focus areas including education, networking and engagement, advocacy, and research. Together, these committees provide opportunities for members to take an active role in advancing ECN initiatives, developing programs, and strengthening the global early-career community.
- This leadership structure provides a strong and sustainable foundation for the Network, ensuring that ECN programs and initiatives are shaped by early-career voices while remaining closely aligned with the broader mission and strategic priorities of IGCS.

Early Career Network Executive Committee

President

Dr. Vanessa Alvarenga Bezerra
Hospital Einstein Israelita
Brazil

President-Elect

Dr. Sara Maria Moufarrij
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
United States

Secretary Treasurer

Dr. Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik
Department of Gynecologic Oncology
Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Cancer Research Institute of Oncology
Poland

ECN Advisory Board: To provide strategic guidance and support The Early Career Professionals Network, an Advisory Board has been established.
The Advisory Board is made up of senior IGCS board members and includes: