Inova Symposium on Multidisciplinary Management of Brain Tumors

Inova Symposium on Multidisciplinary Management of Brain Tumors is organized by Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) and will be held on Oct 08, 2021.

Who Should Attend:
• Advanced practice providers 
• Neurologists
• Neurosurgeons 
• Nutritionists
• Oncologists
• Pathologists 
• Primary Care Physicians
• Radiation Oncologists

Description:
This conference will address the needs among oncologic and neurologic clinicians in the management of patients with brain tumors. Participants will gain knowledge in the treatment and management of skull base surgery, imaging, nutrition, proton radiation therapy and more. Leading national experts in the field will share evidence-based approaches they utilize to treat neuro-oncologic patients. This conference is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers and healthcare professionals related to neurology, oncology, nutrition, neurosurgery, pathology, radiation oncology, supportive care, and rehabilitation. Patients and caregivers are also welcome to attend.

Learning Objectives:
• To discuss a deeper analysis of pathophysiologic processes and insights to better diagnose, classify, stratify, and prognosticate brain tumors, and to assess their response to therapy.
• Categorize and discuss brain tumor diagnosis, mechanism of dissemination and pathogenesis.
• Classify advancements in imaging technology, surgical techniques, strategies for precisely targeted radiation delivery, and chemotherapy regimens have led to improvements in outcome for children with several types of brain tumors, such as medulloblastoma.