By BOPA Research Committee on 26th December 2025

Optimising Medication in Older Adults Receiving Systemic Anticancer Therapies (SACT) – Research Study

We are inviting pharmacy professionals working in UK cancer services to take part in our study. What this research is about? To explore how pharmacy teams optimise medication for older…

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By BOPA Research Committee on 7th December 2025

BOPA-PRUK Research Award – NOW OPEN for Applications 2026

The 2026 PRUK funding round launched on 24th November 2025 and will close at 1pm on 25th March 2026.  BOPA-PRUK Research Award – NOW OPEN for Applications 2026 This award provides pharmacy professionals…

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By BOPA Research Subcommittee on 2nd December 2025

AI in Oncology Survey

The Research Subcommittee would like to invite members to participate in this MPharm research project. Please find further details below. I am a 4th year pharmacy student at Kingston University…

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By BOPA IOSIG on 1st November 2025

IOCN UK-wide Survey: Access to Immunosuppressants for ICI Adverse Events

  IOCN UK-wide Survey: Access to Immunosuppressants for ICI Adverse Events Have your say on a critical issue affecting immunotherapy patients across the UK. The IOCN and UKSACT Board have…

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By BOPA on 27th October 2025

Celebrating Success in the BOPA Immunotherapy Group

The BOPA Immunotherapy Cancer Advisory Group, have recently done some research into immune-related cardiac toxicity; both the monitoring for, and management of, these rare but serious adverse effects. Simon Jenkinson,…

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By BOPA Education & Training Subcommittee on 24th October 2025

Communication Skills Survey

Over the last year, there have been numerous requests through the BOPA Education and Training Committee for communication skills training for Pharmacists. Anecdotally, this reflects the advanced roles that more…

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By ISOPP Research Committee Chair on 19th September 2025

ISOPP International Symposium 2026 is now open for abstract submissions

I’m excited to share that the ISOPP International Symposium 2026 is now open for abstract submissions! This 24-hour virtual event takes place on March 20, 2026, and will bring together…

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By Research committee on 19th September 2025

Invite to take part in a survey as part of the SWITCH study

We are inviting healthcare professionals to take part in a short survey as part of the SWITCH study, a research project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care…

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By BOPA Research subcommittee on 14th September 2025

Survey: Fertility and the use of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy (Survey from Royal Marsden Hospital)

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as atezolizumab, nivolumab and pembrolizumab have transformed the treatment landscape for many cancers. Cancers such as melanoma and Lynch-syndrome related tumours necessitating immune checkpoint inhibitors are…

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By Clayton Wong on 8th September 2025

Opening soon: Abstract submission for the ISOPP International Symposium 2026  

Are you working on an innovative oncology pharmacy project, service evaluation, or research study? Here’s your chance to share it with a global audience! Submit your abstract(s) online by Friday,…

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By Clayton Wong on 23rd August 2025

Upcoming Webinar Series: Systematic Reviews & Covidence – Register Now!

BOPA is pleased to announce a new 3-part webinar series, delivered in collaboration with Covidence, to support members in understanding and engaging with systematic reviews in oncology pharmacy.   This…

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By BOPA Research committee on 26th June 2025

SURVEY deadline extended – The use and development of ChemoCare Electronic Prescribing System for systemic anti-cancer therapy

Dear Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist, You are invited to participate in a survey exploring the factors that influence UK-registered pharmacists’ use and the development of ChemoCare Electronic Prescribing system (EPS) for systemic…

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