TROG and the TSC work closely with our members to ensure that our trials and new proposals address the key priorities in radiation oncology and that we are horizon scanning for emerging technologies and techniques in radiation medicine.

A number of working parties, committees and special interest groups provide guidance to the TSC including:

TROG Working Parties (WPs): Vital in shaping the research priorities of TROG by identifying gaps in research, developing new research concepts, reviewing the scientific merit of research proposals, and providing expert advice. Our tumour stream Working Parties are comprised of members from many craft groups and disciplines, with a focus on the following cancers:

• • Head, Neck & Skin (HNS)
  • Breast
  • Central Nervous System (CNS)
  • Genitourinary (GU)
  • Lung.
• Secondary Data Analysis Committee (SDAC): Oversees the development of guidelines and procedures for secondary analysis of TROG data.
• New Technologies and Techniques Committee (NTTC): Ensures that up-to-date guidelines and procedures are available for the implementation of new technologies in TROG clinical trials.
• Independent Data and Safety Monitoring Committee (IDSMC): Monitors progress of all TROG phase III and late phase II clinical trials in relation to quality processes and procedure and ensures the safety of patients and that wherever possible, each trial meets its primary objectives.
• TROG Special Interest Groups (SIG): Composed of TROG members who have an interest in clinical trial research involving specific technology or techniques in radiation oncology, current groups include:
  • Particle Therapy SIG: Includes radiation oncologists, physicists, radiation therapists and nurses with an interest in particle therapy research. Meets quarterly, along with participating in a regular journal club meetings and proton planning comparison workshops. 
  • MR in Radiation Therapy SIG
  • Interventional Oncology SIG
  • Emerging Investigators Group: Established in 2025 to foster and support early career researchers. Members who are relatively new to research are invited to register their interest via the button below. 

Under revisions to the TSC Charter approved by the TROG Board in March 2025, each subspecialty working party chairperson is now a member of the TSC.

View the TSC charter here.

Our members’ participation in subspecialty working parties, committees and special interest groups brings new ideas, partnerships, collaborations, guidelines, and policies that support advancing radiation medicine research to improve outcomes for those affected by cancer.

Members are encouraged to share their expertise by joining our committees and working parties. Click the button below to register your interest.