2025 Pediatric Biomedical Imaging Initiative (PBII) Pediatric Neuro-Oncologic Imaging Course

2025 Pediatric Biomedical Imaging Initiative (PBII) Pediatric Neuro-Oncologic Imaging Course is organized by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be held from Oct 30 - Nov 02, 2025 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America.

Description:
Revamped and Extended:
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive 4-day course dedicated to the latest developments in pediatric neuro-oncologic imaging. Our revamped curriculum covers everything from neuropathology and advanced imaging to the most current management strategies, aligned with the WHO 2021 CNS Tumor Classification.

Learn from the Leaders:
Engage directly with world-renowned experts during our new afternoon workshops. These sessions offer invaluable learning and an unparalleled opportunity to network with faculty in neuro-oncology.

Objectives:
After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to:

• Translational diagnostic imaging aspects of latest basic-science discoveries in pediatric CNS tumors
• Updates in imaging techniques and diagnostic criteria in pediatric neuro-oncology
• Updates on clinical management trends and options, as well as outcomes

Course Topics to Include: 
Thursday, October 30, 2025 

• State of the Art Imaging of Glioma
• St. Jude Mission - Past, Present, Future 
• 2021 WHO Classification of Pediatric CNS Tumors  
• State of the Art Radiation Therapy of Pediatric CNS Tumors 
• State of the Surgical Approach to Supratentorial and Posterior Fossa Tumors 
• Response Assessment in Pediatric CNS Tumors 
• Imaging of Acute and Sub-acute CNS Side-Effects of Cancer Therapy 
• Imaging Delayed CNS Side-Effects of Cancer Therapy 

Evening Reception:  

• Invited Attendee Abstract Presentations  
• Case Presentations 

Friday, October 31, 2025 

• Principles of Diffusion Imaging Pediatric Brain Tumors 
• Gliomas: Pathology Overview 
• Pathology, Imaging & Medical Treatment 
• Pediatric Type Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas 
• NF1 and Related Tumors 
• Circumscribed Astrocytic Tumors 
• Glioneuronal and Neuronal Tumors 
• Pediatric Type Diffuse High-Grade Gliomas Including DIPG 

Workshop 1: Imaging Gliomas 

• Molecular Alterations, Emphasized 
• Approach to Not So Straight Forward Gliomas 
• Tumor Mimics 
• Case Presentations 

Saturday, November 1, 2025 

• Principles of Contrast Enhanced Perfusion Imaging of Pediatric Brain Tumors 
• Principles of ASL Perfusion Imaging  
• Pathology, Imaging & Clinical Management 
• Ependymal Tumors 
• Embryonal Tumors 
• Germ Cell Tumors 
• Hematolymphoid Tumors 
• Pineal Region, Choroid Plexus and Other Intraventricular Tumors 

Workshop 2: Ependymoma, Germ Cell Tumor and Embryonal Tumors 

• State of the Art Imaging 
• Molecular Alterations, Emphasized 
• Posterior Fossa Syndrome 
• Case Presentation 

Sunday, November 2, 2025 

• MR Spectroscopy in Pediatric Brain Tumors 
• Molecular Imaging in Pediatric CNS Tumors 
• Sellar and Parasellar Tumors: Pathology 
• Cancer Predisposition Syndromes: CNS Tumors & Imaging Challenges 
• Best Imaging Practices – Brain, Spine and Metastasis Imaging 
• Image Gently - Radiation and Contrast Agents and Sedation 
• Managing Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients in the St. Jude Radiology Department:  
• Case Presentations