49th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)

49th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) is organized by Kenes International and would be held during Oct 12 - 15, 2017 at Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, Dist Of Col, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event for clinicians, scientists, nurses, allied health professionals, parents, survivors and other health care providers involved in the area of paediatric oncology. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Conference Objectives are :

• Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
• Enhance the dialogue between colleagues from across the globe involved in work on cancer in children, adolescents and young adults.
• Discuss recent research and latest developments in paediatric oncology.
• Evaluate the latest research outcomes in implementing psychosocial standards of care.
• Identify global access to essential medicines for children with cancer.
• Discuss new developments and therapeutic opportunities for immunotherapy in paediatric cancer.
• Evaluate different continental approaches for controversies and surveillance imaging.
• Identify new tools for neuropsychological assessment of clinical trial participants.

Each year, the SIOP congress is highlighted by engaging sessions given by world renowned experts. Tailored to the entire SIOP community of clinicians, scientists, nurses, allied health professionals, parents and survivors, the worlds leading paediatric oncology conference is your opportunity to engage with colleagues from across the globe striving towards a world free of childhood cancer.

A high quality scientific programme covering the latest developments in paediatric oncology, from basic science to clinical studies, will be delivered. The programme is comprised of plenary sessions, guest lectures, committee/group sessions, meet the expert sessions, free and proffered paper sessions and sessions specifically geared towards Young Investigators. An informative and interactive Education Day precedes the congress.

We would like to invite and encourage all healthcare professionals involved in work on cancer in children, adolescents and young adults to join us at the upcoming congress and to contribute to its high scientific quality.

Washington, D.C. offers participants the unique opportunity to experience a thriving multi-cultural city while being fully immersed in the deep history of the USA.

We look forward to seeing you at the congress for four enjoyable days of debate, discussion and collaboration.

Price : Members: USD 550

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.