Covens, Allan
Director, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
Experience
Dr. Allan Covens is an international eminence in the field of Gynecologic Oncology. Throughout his distinguished professional career, the Postgraduate Diploma has investigated germ cell tumors, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Cervical Cancer, as well as radical and reconstructive surgical techniques. In particular, he is a reference for his medical innovations that, after different types of surgeries, aim at preserving the fertility of patients. Thanks to these contributions, he has accumulated more than 32 awards and grants.
In addition, this eminent specialist has performed live interventions in several continents, also taking his medical contributions to nearly 30 countries around the world through lectures. He is also the author of more than 135 peer-reviewed publications and has participated in 16 textbooks on Gynecologic Oncology. Another of his works is a DVD/book on advanced laparoscopic techniques in this field of women's health.
In turn, Dr. Covens has chaired the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. At the latter institution, he directed his fellowship to train potential scientists for 13 years. He also serves on the board of the Global Curriculum Review Committee and coordinates the Rare Tumor Committee. He is also a member of MAGIC, a multidisciplinary team developing protocols for malignant germ cell tumors.
In addition, this distinguished scientist is on the editorial board of the journal Cancer and reviews articles for Lancet Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, among many other specialized publications.
- Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Toronto.
- Advisor to Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
- Past President of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)
- Advisor to the Editorial Board of the journal Cancer
- Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of Western Ontario
- Medical Degree from the University of Toronto
- Research Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Toronto/McMaster's Degree in Gynecologic Oncology
- Member of:
- Rare Tumor Committee
- Gynecology, Cervical and Gestational Trophoblastic Committee of the NRG Postgraduate Certificate in Treatment and Management of Uterine Sarcoma