Joining I-BFM

Join our network to promote more effective pediatric cancer treatments

I-BFM Membership

I-BFM welcomes all cooperative groups that share its objectives and are committed to participating in collaborative research projects. Membership does not require adherence to BFM backbone protocols but does demand an active contribution to the group’s efforts, either through clinical protocol participation or studies on disease biology. Members are also required to present a summary of their activities at each I-BFM Annual Meeting.

To apply for membership, interested groups should submit a formal request to the chairperson or an Executive Board member, detailing their research focus and reasons for joining. Membership is granted to groups, not individuals, though representatives from individual institutions may be invited to participate as observers.

Observer Participation

Observers, representing cooperative groups or individual institutions, can attend the I-BFM Annual Meeting and participate in committee meetings and plenary sessions. Access to closed committee meetings is by invitation only, through the committee chairperson. Observer participation at meetings can be proposed by Committee Chairs or Board members but requires a personal invitation from the local organizer or Chairperson.