International Cancer Expert Corps

International Cancer Expert Corps ICEC works to improve the quality of care for people with cancer in low and middle-income countries t Think globally. ICEC focuses on the expertise.

The International Cancer Expert Corps, or ICEC, is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 non-government organization. It was created by cancer and allied health experts who recognized through their own experience the great shortfalls in cancer care in lower-middle income countries and also in geographically underserved regions in upper-income countries such as the indigenous populations. ICEC has a dedicated corps of volunteers in the United States and premier cancer centers participating worldwide. ICEC addresses the shortfalls in capacity and capability of people to provide high-quality cancer care globally. Mentor Locally



Through the exchange of ideas, analyzing opportunities and gaps, and carefully listening to those who have familiarity with the issues facing people living in places with the shortfall in cancer care, ICEC is a detailed working model of how people with expertise in cancer care from resource-rich countries serve as mentors and advisors for those within resource-poor settings to help establish effective quality cancer care programs. Physical infrastructure and investment are the responsibility of the local community. From experience, much of the failure from local investment relates to insufficient expertise; therefore, capable expertise will enhance global capacity and local return-on-investment. The ICEC model is the first comprehensive approach using a global partnership of cancer programs in resource-rich countries to provide long-term sustainable mentorship to professionals in facilities in low-middle income countries that will enable them to develop or upgrade their cancer care programs to international quality. It isn’t that there aren’t already efforts as a number of examples of “twinning” partnerships are in place between cancer centers in resource-rich countries and facilities in low- and middle-income and also between private practice groups and indigenous populations. ICEC aims to work with and build from these existing programs. By having a critical mass of expertise that is essentially “on-retainer” as part of a global cancer corps these smaller efforts will not depend on one or two people, as is now the case. We believe that by having a corps of experts that can respond to needs and opportunities as they arise, there will be a much more serious level of investment by local communities, governments and industry as there will be a better chance of success and also a sizeable potential market for industry and new technology.

Dear ICEC Community, We are pleased to share that the Cambridge University Press has published an open access commentary...
03/24/2026

Dear ICEC Community,
We are pleased to share that the Cambridge University Press has published an open access commentary on the professional contributions and enduring legacy of our co-founder Dr. C. Norman Coleman. This article was originally authored in 2024 after his passing from sarcoma that March.

Just 2 years after Dr. Coleman's death, this article in the Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Journal illustrates his broader vision for improving global cancer care and the role of the International Cancer Expert Corps in building on these foundations. Through trusted professional relationships and sustainable regional development, ICEC and our global partnership network are making great strides in improving global access to quality cancer treatment.

We greatly appreciate the support of our ICEC community; our work would not be possible without the collaborations, mentorships, and partnerships that are built through this shared vision.

In the same spirit of sharing resources and expertise, ICEC strives to make every published article open access. Please feel free to share this article with others.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/disaster-medicine-and-public-health-preparedness/article/overcoming-cancer-disparities-globally-contributions-of-norman-coleman/D5509E9934FB41DC8E23D23C8ED68E35

📣 🌎 Calling all U.S.-based medical physics graduates & postgraduates with a global health interest: This NIH/NCI-funded...
02/25/2026

📣 🌎 Calling all U.S.-based medical physics graduates & postgraduates with a global health interest: This NIH/NCI-funded R25 research education program is preparing the next generation of global radiation oncology and medical physics experts.

Applications for AMPERE are open until March 15, 2026!

Amazing to see two of our Coleman Kaplan grantees, Prof. Dr. Golam Abu Zakaria and Prof. Dr. Hasin Anupama Azhari on the...
02/22/2026

Amazing to see two of our Coleman Kaplan grantees, Prof. Dr. Golam Abu Zakaria and Prof. Dr. Hasin Anupama Azhari on the panel of speakers for the South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research April workshop in Bangladesh! 🥼 🎤

The multi-day in-person event (April 8-11) is a valuable opportunity for those working in radiotherapy to develop an international perspective and listen to a panel of world-renowned radiotherapy experts. 🌏

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfolhBU0pHyPZ0blpYcIID6UMIoCXgoICZ8nO7fbHrtbbLx6g/viewform

02/22/2026

Join the South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR) for our upcoming Hands-on Workshop (HW-09): Advances in Contemporary Cancer Care: Integrated Radiotherapy Practice for Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists.

Learn from a world-class panel of speakers from Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh as we dive deep into the first ever Tomotherapy in Bangladesh.

Date: 08–11 April 2026
Venue: TMSS Cancer Centre, Bogura, Bangladesh
Register Now: https://forms.gle/8rmXviRKfMDc6iEq8
Deadline: 08–11 April 2026

Registration Details & Group Discount:
We are offering a special Group Rate for students! Grab two peers and register as a team to save.

Fees:
• Students: $ 40
• Professionals: $ 60
• Group Special: $ 100 for 3 Students (Best Value!)
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from global experts and network with peers in the field.

February 4 is World Cancer Day 🎗️, and to honor the worldwide efforts the ICEC community are committed to, today we are ...
02/04/2026

February 4 is World Cancer Day 🎗️, and to honor the worldwide efforts the ICEC community are committed to, today we are spotlighting two of this cycle's Coleman Kaplan Endowment grants.

At the Institute of Oncology in Moldova and Amethyst Radiotherapy in Romania, grantees are collaborating to broaden their radiotherapy capabilities in Moldova and integrating autocontouring tools nationally. We are excited to see improvements in the region, and look forward to sharing their progress!

February 4 is World Cancer Day 🎗️, and to honor the worldwide efforts the ICEC community are committed to, today we are ...
02/04/2026

February 4 is World Cancer Day 🎗️, and to honor the worldwide efforts the ICEC community are committed to, today we are spotlighting two of this cycle's Coleman Kaplan Endowment grants.

At Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre and Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Tanzania, grantees are improving prostate cancer radiotherapy outcomes through standardized protocols and guidelines for treatment, and plan to begin treating patients with radiotherapy in March! We look forward to sharing their progress with you, and are excited to see improvements in cancer care for the region.

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC
Ocean Road Cancer Institute

🌍 🧑‍⚕️Meet this cycle's C. Norman Coleman / Paul Kaplan Mentorship Fund grantees: ICEC has chosen to fund three research...
10/29/2025

🌍 🧑‍⚕️Meet this cycle's C. Norman Coleman / Paul Kaplan Mentorship Fund grantees:

ICEC has chosen to fund three research projects each for two-year, $25,000 grants. One of our projects based in Chișinău, Moldova, with partnership from Bucharest, Romania and Dublin, California, focuses on Radiation Oncology Training and Mentorship. Congratulations to the team (mentee Dr. Artiom Mînzătean, and mentors Dr. Ruslan Baltaga and Dr. Horia Vulpe) on receiving this grant; we look froward to seeing your progress!

For more information on the fund, visit iceccancer.org/ckmf.

🎉 We’re excited to announce that ICEC has selected three outstanding projects for two-year, $25,000 grants through our C...
10/01/2025

🎉 We’re excited to announce that ICEC has selected three outstanding projects for two-year, $25,000 grants through our Coleman Kaplan Mentorship Fund!

Chosen from a highly competitive field of submissions, these awards will support 3 projects accelerating the development of high-quality cancer care in low- and middle-income countries through mentorship initiatives designed to strengthen care delivery and improve outcomes in radiation oncology.

Explore the graphics for more information on their fields of study and research:

Or visit iceccancer.org for more information on the Coleman Kaplan Mentorship Fund, this year's awardees, and past grants.

South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research
Ocean Road Cancer Institute
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC
Kaiser Permanente
IMSP Institutul Oncologic din Moldova

❗This is your reminder to submit your Letter of Intent to ICEC prior to your application by TODAY, JUNE 9 , 2025!The ful...
06/09/2025

❗This is your reminder to submit your Letter of Intent to ICEC prior to your application by TODAY, JUNE 9 , 2025!
The full application is due July 13, 2025.
INFO: iceccancer.org/rfa
Note: ICEC is seeking applicants focused on radiation oncology. Please review the RFA in order to determine eligibility to apply.

For questions regarding eligibility or otherwise, please contact ICEC at applications@iceccancer.org.

📢 REMINDER: ICEC's Coleman Kaplan Mentorship Fund is accepting applications through July 13, 2025! The fund supports men...
06/02/2025

📢 REMINDER: ICEC's Coleman Kaplan Mentorship Fund is accepting applications through July 13, 2025! The fund supports mentoring programs to enhance cancer care delivery and outcome rates in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

APPLY: iceccancer.org/rfa
Applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to ICEC at applications@iceccancer.org no later than June 9, 2025.
Note: ICEC is seeking applicants focused on radiation oncology. Please review the RFA in order to determine eligibility to apply.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of the ICEC, and their decisions will be final.

For questions regarding eligibility or otherwise, please contact ICEC at applications@iceccancer.org.

📢 ICEC's Coleman Kaplan Mentorship Fund is now accepting grantee applications! The fund, which supports mentoring progra...
05/13/2025

📢 ICEC's Coleman Kaplan Mentorship Fund is now accepting grantee applications! The fund, which supports mentoring programs to enhance cancer care delivery and outcome rates in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), is accepting applications through July 13, 2025.

APPLY: iceccancer.org/rfa

Applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to ICEC at applications@iceccancer.org no later than June 9, 2025.

ICEC is seeking applicants focused on radiation oncology. Mentoring and training in radiation oncology is critical to delivering quality cancer care and is central to ICEC’s mission.

Please review the RFA in order to determine eligibility to apply. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of the ICEC, and their decisions will be final. For questions regarding eligibility or otherwise, please contact ICEC at applications@iceccancer.org.

🌍Today, ICEC is supporting Earth Day 2025's mission to expand renewable energy sources through the replacement of cobalt...
04/22/2025

🌍Today, ICEC is supporting Earth Day 2025's mission to expand renewable energy sources through the replacement of cobalt-60 radiotherapy machines with linear accelerators in regions globally! With the support of our network of experts and collaborators working in a range of fields from radiation oncology to particle physics, ICEC recognizes that sustainability is a group effort and promotes this mission through projects such as STELLA and twinning/mentoring programs.

To learn more about ICEC's efforts to remove cobalt-60 sources from radiotherapy centers and building local infrastructure to support linear accelerators, read more on our website: https://www.iceccancer.org/innovative-radiotherapy-technologies.

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Partnering to transform global cancer care

The International Cancer Expert Corps, or ICEC, is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 non-government organization. It was created by cancer and allied health experts who recognized through their own experience the great shortfalls in cancer care in lower-middle income countries and also in geographically underserved regions in upper-income countries such as the indigenous populations. ICEC has a dedicated corps of volunteers in the United States and premier cancer centers participating worldwide. ICEC addresses the shortfalls in capacity and capability of people to provide high-quality cancer care globally.

Think globally. Mentor Locally.

Through the exchange of ideas, analyzing opportunities and gaps, and carefully listening to those who have familiarity with the issues facing people living in places with the shortfall in cancer care, ICEC is a detailed working model of how people with expertise in cancer care from resource-rich countries serve as mentors and advisors for those within resource-poor settings to help establish effective quality cancer care programs. ICEC focuses on the expertise. Physical infrastructure and investment are the responsibility of the local community. From experience, much of the failure from local investment relates to insufficient expertise; therefore, capable expertise will enhance global capacity and local return-on-investment.

The ICEC model is the first comprehensive approach using a global partnership of cancer programs in resource-rich countries to provide long-term sustainable mentorship to professionals in facilities in low-middle income countries that will enable them to develop or upgrade their cancer care programs to international quality. It isn’t that there aren’t already efforts as a number of examples of “twinning” partnerships are in place between cancer centers in resource-rich countries and facilities in low- and middle-income and also between private practice groups and indigenous populations. ICEC aims to work with and build from these existing programs. By having a critical mass of expertise that is essentially “on-retainer” as part of a global cancer corps these smaller efforts will not depend on one or two people, as is now the case. We believe that by having a corps of experts that can respond to needs and opportunities as they arise, there will be a much more serious level of investment by local communities, governments, and industry as there will be a better chance of success and also a sizeable potential market for industry and new technology.