Organizer Profile
Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO)

Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

NeuroOncological tumors represents a diverse group of benign and malignant tumors arising from the central or peripheral nervous system, which recognizes no geographical, racial, gender, social or age boundaries. Significant progress has been achieved in their understanding and managment of these tumors, however, patients with malignant brain, spinal and peripheral nerve tumors still have a guarded prognosis.

Aims :
• To conduct collaborative research, especially randomized controlled clinical trials, related to CNS and PNS Tumour/Cancers.
• To exchange scientific information within the group.
• To undertake continued medical education within the group.

Aims and Objectives :
• The Association shall be a non-profitable organization for promotion and advancement of scientific knowledge and research in central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) tumours and increasing the awareness amongst both physicians and general public regarding the proper management of CNS and PNS tumours.
• Increase interdisciplinary interactions among Clinicians dealing with management of Neurological Tumours at National and International level.
• To bring uniformity in management through introduction of Evidence-Based Guidelines and management protocols for CNS and PNS tumours.
• To encourage basic and clinical research in neuro-oncology and help in translation of laboratory discoveries to patient care.
• To assist Government and non-governmental agencies in all matters pertaining to CNS and PNS tumours.
• To increase public awareness about CNS and PNS tumours and actively promote continuing education to disseminate the state-of-art knowledge on the basic research and treatment in neuro-oncology.
• To protect and preserve the interest of its members.

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