Multidisciplinary management of brain tumours 2017

Multidisciplinary management of brain tumours is organized by European Society for Radiotherapy Oncology (ESTRO) and would be held during Oct 22 - 24, 2017 at Hotel ibis Wien Mariahilf, Wien, Austria.

The target audience for this medical event for specialists and trainees in the field of clinical/radiation oncology interested in extending their knowledge of the multidisciplinary management of central nervous system tumours.

Course description : -
This course will aim to review the present state-of-the-art of neuro-oncology from its biological understanding to the implementation of high-tech radiotherapy approaches, modern biologically driven therapy and care. It will not only cover the commonest of brain tumours, but will also review the latest developments in the less common tumours in adults and children.

Conference Objectives are :
• Understand the evolving concepts of brain tumour biology
• Interpret more complex brain imaging for the purpose of therapy
• Make judgements regarding multidisciplinary management of tumours including the role of systemic and targeted therapies in both common and rare brain tumours particularly in adults
• Understand the principles and practice of modern radiotherapy
• Understand the design and challenges of brain tumour clinical trials.

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