Update from Dr Kalpita Das
I’m writing to share some wonderful news and to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support during my ocular oncology fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, which I completed on May 18, 2026. I am so grateful for everything the Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust has done for me.
Interview with Dr. Eugenia Ramos, winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2026 programme
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Eugenia Ramos onto the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2026 programme, having won against tough competition.
Dr. Eugenia M. Ramos-Davila selected as the winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2026
After careful consideration, the Judging Panel for the Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust has selected Dr. Eugenia M. Ramos-Davila as the winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2026.
Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2023, Dr. Miriam Benigna Chika Amobi has completed her fellowship
We are delighted that the winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2023, Dr. Miriam Benigna Chika Amobi has completed her fellowship in ocular oncology at the Wills Eye Hospital. Upon receiving her certificate, Dr. Amobi said: “This past year has been truly transformative. Through the generous support of Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust, I […]
An update from 2024’s Scholarship Winner
“Without a doubt, I am a better professional than I was at the beginning of this journey, and I know this is only the beginning of my path in ocular oncology.”
Winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2025 announced – Dr Kalpita Das
The Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust is delighted to announce that the winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2025 is Dr. Kalpita Das from Kolkata, India.
Victoria Cohen Award for Ophthalmic Pathology
The Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust exists to support aspiring ocular oncologists.
Winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2024 – update
Further to our announcement of the winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2024, Dr. Mansoor Sediqi has unfortunately been unable to secure a visa for the USA as yet. This is a huge disappointment for him as well as the charity. The VCECCT remains committed to supporting him if he is able to secure a […]
Update regarding Dr. Sayed Mansoor Sediqi – winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2024
The Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust was very excited to announce Dr. Sayed Mansoor Sediqi from Kabul, Afghanistan, as the winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2024 earlier this year. The purpose of the charity is to support aspiring ocular oncologists who are in need of financial assistance for their training.
Update from Dr. Chika Amobi, winner of the Victoria Cohen Scholarship 2023
Since arriving in Philadelphia at the start of June I have started my fellowship training in ocular oncology at the Wills Eye Hospital under the mentorship of Dr. Carol Shields.