Call for Nominations
The Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC) is seeking members of our community to serve on the CGC Board of Directors, beginning in August 2026. Serving on the Board presents a unique opportunity to engage collaboratively with other Directors to provide governance for the Cancer Genomics Consortium.
Nominations (and self-nominations) are being solicited for the following positions:
- Two Directors for three-year terms with an opportunity to renew for an additional three years.
- One Junior Director for a two-year term (Trainee Position). The Junior Director will actively participate in all board meetings and discussions as a valuable non-voting member.
An excellent candidate for a Director position on the CGC Board of Directors should possess:
- An understanding of organization or business management (BOD is a governance role, not a scientific role)
- The ability and desire to participate in fundraising efforts for the CGC
- Critical thinking and strategic planning skills
- Finance and budget experience
- Previous involvement with the CGC
General Information for Nominees:
- Directors are responsible for the governance and financial stability of the organization. They contribute to the organizational direction and strategic planning, provide oversight, serve on committees and task forces, and represent the CGC as advocates and ambassadors.
- As a Director, you will be eligible for leadership roles that contribute at a higher level within the organization, such as the Annual Meeting Program Chair or an Officer.
- Board meetings are held monthly via conference call and include one in-person meeting typically held immediately prior to the CGC Annual Meeting.
- All active doctoral members of the CGC are eligible for consideration as a Director, which includes, but is not limited to: Clinical Laboratory Geneticists, Molecular Pathologists, Oncologists, and Bioinformaticians.
- The Junior Board Director position is for trainee members only (i.e. individuals enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or post-doctoral training, including residency/fellowship programs, in medical genetics or a closely related field).
- Members interested in serving on the CGC Board of Directors should review the CGC Board Roles and Responsibilities.
- All candidates should reference the CGC CME Policy to ensure employment by an eligible entity.
If self-nominating, please click the BOD Self-Nominations button below to inform the Nomination Committee of previous experience and your reasons for interest in the position, complete a Conflict of Interest Form (COI), and upload your CV.
If you wish to nominate a candidate, please click the BOD Referrals button to submit your nomination. We strongly encourage you to obtain your nominee's consent first. The nominee will be contacted to complete an information form so that they can be considered.
The deadline for nominations and self-nominations is 11:59 pm PDT on April 9, 2026.
The CGC 2026 Nomination Committee will carefully review and vet all nominations.