Ocular Oncology Symposium Athens, Greece – 30 May – June 1 2024

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We are delighted to announce that Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow, will be attending the upcoming combined conference of the 1st Ocular Oncology Symposium and the 10th Annual European Retinoblastoma Meeting Group. Scheduled to take place from May 30th to June 1st, …

Introducing Dr. Arun Singh

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Last summer at the EURbG Conference in Athens, Greece, Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow, had the opportunity to hear Dr. Arun Singh, Director of the Department of Ophthalmic Oncology at Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic present. Known globally for his …

Gemma Melisi and Charlotte Clifton

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In the heart of London, at The Royal London Hospital, two remarkable women quietly transform the lives of young patients battling retinoblastoma (RB). Gemma Melisi, a seasoned Play Specialist, and Charlotte Clifton, a Clinical Nurse Specialist,  lead a small and mighty team additionally including a …

Karkinaki, Pefkianaki and Skoularikas Family

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In a recent heartfelt and impactful conversation, Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow, and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow (KTG), connected with several key figures from Greece who are deeply involved in the fight against pediatric cancer and retinoblastoma (RB). The triangulation of …

 EURBG – 10th Annual European Retinoblastoma Meeting Group

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Helene Dameris, the Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow, recently attended the EURBG conference held in Athens, Greece, marking a significant gathering of experts in ocular oncology as well as other multidisciplinary fields. The conference was organized by Dr. Maria Pekianakis, an ocular oncologist based …

Meet Dr. Maria Pefkianaki

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Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow, and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach, recently engaged in a pivotal conversation with Dr. Maria Pefkianaki, Director of the Ocular Oncology Service in Athens, Greece.  Dr. Pefkianaki’s journey is one of resilience, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a …