"IPOS has been instrumental in my growth as an early-career researcher by connecting me with a global, interdisciplinary community committed to advancing psychosocial oncology. As an IPOS member and IPOS-ECHOS fellow, I have had the opportunity to engage with international experts and peers, exchange knowledge, and broaden my perspective through conferences, webinars, educational resources, capacity-building initiatives, and collaborative networks. I value the opportunity to learn across disciplines while contributing to evidence-informed research and meaningful global conversations on psychosocial oncology."

Rahel Gebremichael Ago is a health social worker and lecturer at the School of Social Work, Jimma University, Ethiopia, currently pursuing a PhD in Global Health at the University of Bonn, Germany. Her work centres on global health, with a particular focus on psychosocial oncology. Her research focuses on the psychosocial dimensions of cancer, quality of life, and psychosocial support in Ethiopia.

She is particularly interested in strengthening equitable, holistic and patient-centred cancer care in low-resource settings through interdisciplinary collaboration and global partnerships. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new places and experiencing different cultures.

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