This course is designed and put together by leaders in neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, neurology and neuro-anaesthetics with the aim of giving delegates a well rounded multidisciplinary approach to managing neuro-oncology patients. This will be ideal for SpRs in neurosurgery, oncology, neurology, radiology and anaesthetics to further their knowledge and cement their learning in the field of neuro-oncology. The small group size makes it a perfect forum for questions and discussions.

Agenda:

09:30 - 09:45 Introductions Mr Ranj Bhangoo

09:45 - 10:15 Demographic of adult and paediatric brain tumours Dr Omar Al-Salihi

10:15 - 10:45 Imaging adult and paediatric brain tumours including specialist advanced imaging Dr Steve Connor

10:45 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 11:30 Treatment paradigms for metastatic brain tumours Mr Francesco Vergani

11:30 - 12:00 Role of immunotherapy in treatment of brain tumours Dr Paul Mulholland

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 13:30 Radiotherapy for brain tumours Dr Omar Al-Salihi

13:30 - 14:00 Radiosurgery for brain tumours Mr Ranj Bhangoo, Prof Keyoumars Ashkan

14:00 - 14:15 Break

14:15 - 14:45 Discussion - Neurosurgical treatment of malignant and metastatic brain tumours Mr Francesco Vergani

14:45 - 16:00 Case discussions

16:00 - 16:15 Closing remarks

Day 2:

09:15 - 09:30 Introductions

09:30 - 10:00 Advanced neurosurgical techniques including fluorescence mapping and minimal access surgery Mr Ranj Bhangoo

10:00 - 10:30 Role of MDT in Neuro-oncology Dr Lucy Brazil

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 11:15 Trials in neuro-oncology Dr Lucy Brazil

11:15 - 11:45 Role of CNS and palliative care Ms Vicky Herwitz

11:45 - 12:15 Anaesthetic considerations Dr Holly Jones

12:15 - 12:30 Closing remarks