Loading...

Background

Why was GAFIO established

The global incidence of cancer continues to rise, both in high-income countries and, especially, in low- and middle-income countries. In 2020, there were approximately 19.3 million newly diagnosed cancer cases, and 10.0 million cancer-related deaths worldwide. By 2050, the number of cancer cases is predicted to increase 77% to 35 million cases. Meanwhile, the economic cost for cancer treatment and care has been escalating 6%-9% annually, standing at around US$550 billion as of 2020. Moreover, geographic and economic barriers result in significant disparities in cancer survival rates between high-, middle- and low-income countries, for instance 67% in the US, 50% in India, and as low as 30% in sub-Saharan Africa. The escalating cost and complexity of cancer treatment necessitate a radical transformation in cancer care.

19.3 M

diagnosed cancer

10.0 M

related deaths

550 B USD

economic cost

9.0 %

escalating annually

GAFIO offers three types

Membership Types

Professional Background: Individuals applying for membership should have a background or interest in oncology, informatics, artificial intelligence, or related fields.
Qualifications: Applicants may be required to hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as medicine, informatics, engineering, or related disciplines.
Commitment to GAFIO’s Mission: Prospective members should support GAFIO's mission and goals, which often involve advancing oncology, AI, and patient care through education, research, and collaboration.
Relevant Experience: While not always mandatory, having professional experience or involvement in oncology or AI-related activities can strengthen an individual's application for membership.

Relevant Background:  Open to residents, fellows, and students enrolled in relevant undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, post-doctoral, or resident training programs.
Commitment to GAFIO’s Mission: Prospective members should support GAFIO's mission and goals, which often involve advancing oncology, AI, and patient care through education, research, and collaboration.

Organizational Profile: Corporate members are typically entities such as hospitals, medical institutions, research organizations, and companies involved in healthcare, oncology, AI, or related industries.
Commitment to GAFIO's Mission: Similar to individual members, corporate members should align with GAFIO's mission and goals, especially in areas related to oncology, AI, and healthcare innovation.
Legal Entity Status: Corporate members must have legal entity qualifications or represent social groups with an interest in oncology, AI, or related social welfare activities.
Financial Commitment: Corporate members may be required to pay membership dues or fees based on their organizational size or membership tier.

Latest News

7/23/2026
Artificial intelligence in neuro-oncology imaging: Advancing brain tumor detection, grading, and treatment response evaluation

A comprehensive review published in Intelligent Oncology (Volume 2, Issue 3) examines how AI is reshaping neuro-oncology imaging—moving the field from subjective, reader-dependent interpretation toward quantitative, reproducible decision support. Authors from Chulalongkorn University, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and other institutions worldwide synthesized evidence across automated detection, segmentation, grading, and longitudinal monitoring of brain tumors using multiparametric MRI and hybrid PET/MRI.

Read More
7/17/2026
The Serendipity Paradox: What Intelligent Oncology is Missing

A thought-provoking editorial published in Intelligent Oncology challenges the current AI paradigm in cancer research. Authors Zejia Mao and Professor Bo Xu (Editor-in-Chief) argue that supervised learning and average-performance metrics systematically filter out rare, anomalous, and unclassifiable cases – precisely where breakthrough discoveries often hide. They propose three actionable strategies to reorient AI from mere pattern recognition toward a true engine of productive serendipity.

Read More
6/25/2026
Physics- and Spatially-Informed Diffusion Model Achieves Monte Carlo–Consistent Dose Prediction for CyberKnife Radiotherapy with 3.5× Speedup

A study published in Intelligent Oncology presents PSIDMViT – a diffusion model that integrates physical priors, spatial priors, and a Vision Transformer – delivering Monte Carlo (MC)–level dose accuracy for CyberKnife radiotherapy in just 18 minutes per patient, a 3.5‑fold speedup over GPU‑accelerated MC.

Read More

Becoming a member

If you have a common vision with us, join us

Image

Please fill out the form

Fill in this information to help us understand you and create a private profile for you.

Email available
Email unavailable
Get
Verification code required
Password required
Confirm password required
Please select country or region
Please select member type
First Name required
Last/Family Name required
Please select gender
Please select Academic Degree
Affiliation required
Major Focus required
Cancer Subspecialties required