Global Harmonization of Cancer Trials

An Initiative of

HARMONY is dedicated to achieving greater Global Harmonization of Cancer Trials


Powered by the Mission Advisory Board (MAB) of the Society for Translational Oncology, the MAB acts as a think tank, strategic advisor and collaborator

The Society for Translational Oncology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The Challenge

  • Too many individuals lack access to clinical trials and the benefits that accrue from them
  • This disharmony slows the development and regulatory approval of cancer treatments in all regions
  • International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines exist but have not been uniformly implemented
  • We still see differences and inefficiencies
  • We need global infrastructure and collaboration so that a drug developed anywhere can be approved everywhere

Our Vision

To drive and facilitate optimal cancer outcomes globally through the improved sharing and exchange of best practices and novel solutions

Our Mission

To expedite the development of novel strategies for cancer prevention and treatment through the harmonization of translational and clinical trial processes by:


  • Defining and communicating standards and best practices to streamline cancer trials and maximize equitable participation


  • Creating a global forum to drive international collaboration, advocacy, and awareness


  • Providing education, support, and advanced solutions for the oncologist community


Strategic Imperatives

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Define and communicate standards and best practices to streamline cancer trials and maximize equitable participation

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Create a global forum to drive international collaboration, advocacy and awareness


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Provide education, support and advanced solutions for the oncologist community


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Our Call To Action

The pandemic taught us about the power of collaboration and that we can successfully fight huge medical challenges at speed.

We now need to do the same for cancer
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STO gratefully acknowledges support from:

STO welcomes additional support; please contact us for more information.