Dr. Amit Oza is this year’s recipient of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC) Presidential Medal.
The Presidential Medal is presented by the GOC nominating committee to persons or organizations who have significantly contributed to the field of gynecologic oncology. The medal is the GOC’s highest recognition, and one that acknowledges Dr. Oza’s role in leading clinical trials, the advancement of treatment of gynecological cancers in Canada, and achieving global impact through the evaluation of novel therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Oza is the Head of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is an internationally renowned clinical scientist who has led numerous clinical trials, was instrumental in creating the UHN Drug Development Program, played a key role in expanding clinical trials, created the Princess Margaret Consortium for early phase clinical trials and has advanced the Cancer Clinical Research Unit. He is well known for his expertise in gynecologic oncology and leadership in clinical research for gynecologic malignancies.
The award will be presented at a ceremony in Ottawa on June 23, 2017. Congratulations Dr. Oza!