Academy of Molecular Pathology and Personalized Medicine, Brain Tumors
Dear colleagues,
We invite you to the Academy of Molecular Pathology and Personalized Medicine on the topic of "Brain Tumors" on June 9-10, 2023, at "Roslin Dimyat Hotel", Varna.
The academy will be held over two days.
The first day will be in a multidisciplinary format, which will include lectures by leading specialists from all medical specialties involved in the diagnosis and complex treatment of brain tumors. This module will be suitable for specialists and trainees in general and clinical pathology, medical genetics, molecular biology, imaging, neurosurgery, medical oncology, pediatric oncology, radiotherapy.
The second day will be dedicated to specialized training in molecular pathology and precise diagnosis of brain tumors in adults and children. The course includes a study of the pathology of CNS tumors with an emphasis on the classification of primary brain tumors, WHO, 2021. and the general changes in the structure, nomenclature, diagnostic rules, determination of the degree of malignancy and of the specific changes in the separate taxonomic categories of brain tumors. An important place is occupied by the role of molecular pathology /immunohistochemical and genetic/ studies, a basis for building a modern integrative diagnosis.
In the framework of the course, in addition to lecture material, practical training is also conducted with the demonstration of histological preparations from clinical cases and digital pathology. The course is designed for PhD students, interns and clinical pathologists to update their knowledge in the field of neuro-oncology, which is a dynamic and rapidly changing medical discipline. It is also suitable for specialists in neurosurgery, imaging and medical oncology.
Academy participants will receive certificates.
We are expecting you!
Dr. Jasmina Koeva-Balabanova
Chairman of the Board of Directors of BAPPM
Academy of Molecular Pathology and Personalized Medicine, Brain Tumors
06/09/2023
Day 1: Multidisciplinary format – experts from all medical specialties relevant to the diagnosis of brain tumors will present the latest developments in the topic "Brain Tumors"
Suitable for specialists and specialists in pathology, medical genetics, oncology, imaging, neurosurgery, radiotherapy.
13:30 - 14:00 Registration
14:00 – 14:10 Opening – Dr. Jasmina Koeva-Balabanova, Chairman of the Board of BAPPM
14:10 – 14:30 Brain tumors – introduction – Prof. Dr. Savelina Popovska, PhD, Head of the Department of Pathology, MU Pleven
14:30 – 15:00 Classification of CNS tumors, WHO, 2021, with an emphasis on primary brain tumors. Diagnostic and predictive role of molecular pathological biomarkers - Assoc. Dr. Margarita Kamenova, MD, Department of General and Clinical Pathology, "Pirogov" UMBALSM
15:00 – 15:30 Imaging diagnosis of brain tumors - Assoc. Dr. Radoslav Georgiev, MD, Head of Imaging Clinic, "Sveta Marina" UMBAL, Varna
15:30 – 16:00 Precise diagnosis of brain tumors - genetic and molecular tests - Dr. Elitsa Becheva-Krajchir, Head of Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Center for Molecular Oncopathology, "Heart and Brain" Medical Center, Pleven
16:00 – 16:10 Discussion
16:10 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 17:00 Surgical treatment of brain tumors. Application of robotic surgery in brain tumors - Prof. Dr. Yavor Enchev, MD, Head of the Neurosurgery Clinic, "Sveta Marina" UMBAL, Varna
17:00 – 17:30 Radiotherapy of brain tumors - Prof. Dr. Elitsa Encheva - Mitsova, MD, Head of Radiotherapy Clinic, St. Marina UMBAL, Varna
17:30 – 18:00 Drug treatment of brain tumors - Dr. Rositsa Krasteva, Manager, Oncology Center "Uni Hospital", Panagyurishte
18:00 – 18:30 Brain tumors in children - Dr. Ivan Boronsuzov, MD, Clinic for Children's Clinical Hematology and Oncology, "Tsaritsa Yoana ISUL" UMBAL, Sofia
18.30 – 19.00 Unlocking the potential of precision medicine in Europe regarding brain tumors - Adv. Plamen Taushanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BAZP
19:00 – 19:20 Discussion
19:30 – 22:00 Dinner
10.06.2023
Day Two: Specialized training designed for PhD students, interns and clinical pathologists to update their knowledge in the field of neuro-oncology, which is a dynamic and rapidly changing medical discipline.
It is also suitable for neurosurgery, imaging and medical oncology majors.
Includes: histological and immunohistochemical characterization of glial tumors in adults and children. The genetic profile—leading evidence for diagnosis and differential diagnosis between astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas. Importance of IXX studies and especially the genetic profile for the diagnosis, determination of the degree of malignancy and implementation of appropriate therapy in gliomas. Subclassification of ependymal tumors and prognostic significance of their genetic alterations. Medulloblastoma - terminologically stable tumor, but with alternative 2 types of classifications - based on histological and genetic parameters. Identification of other embryonic pediatric tumors using their molecular pathological lesions. IXX studies - decisive for determining the primary tumor in metastatic tumors and useful for the differential diagnosis with primary glial and meningeal brain tumors. Main characteristics of subtypes of meningiomas according to : a/ histological structures and b/ degree of malignancy.
09:00 – 09:30 Registration and “Good morning” coffee
09:30 – 11:00 Topic: Astrocytomas 2-4 pts. Oligodendrogliomas 2, 3 pts. Glioblastoma, 4 pts. Diagnostic criteria: cytological, histological, immunohistochemical /IXX/, genetic. Case demonstration and discussion. Moderators: Prof. D. Jenkov, Head of the Department of "General and Clinical Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Deontology", Medical University - Varna, Dr. G. Stoyanov, Medical University - Varna
11:00 – 13:00 Topic: Pediatric gliomas. Ependymomas. Medulloblastoma and other embryonal tumors. Integrated histological and molecular pathology diagnosis. Case demonstration and discussion. Moderator: Prof. M. Kamenova
13:00 – 14:00 Working lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Topic: Metastatic tumors of the brain. IXX algorithm for diagnosis and differential diagnosis. Demonstration of cases. Moderator: Prof. M. Kamenova
15:00 – 16:00 Practical classes. Digital pathology diagnosis of primary brain tumors. Moderators: Prof. D. Jenkov, Dr. G. Stoyanov
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 18:30 Practical classes. Digital pathology diagnosis of primary brain tumors - continued. Moderators: Prof. D. Jenkov, Dr. G. Stoyanov, Prof. Dr. Margarita Kamenova
18.30 – 18.40 Closing
Academy of Molecular Pathology and Personalized Medicine, Brain Tumors
Registration fee
Participation fee - BGN 70.
The registration fee includes:
- Access to the lecture course and presentations;
- Conference materials;
- Working lunch;
- Coffee breaks;
- Formal dinner on 09 June 2023
Participation fee for students - BGN 30.
The student registration fee includes:
- Access to the lecture course and presentations;
- Conference materials;
- Working lunch;
- Coffee breaks.
On the day of registration for the event on June 9, 2023. the student must present his valid student ID.
Academy of Molecular Pathology and Personalized Medicine, Brain Tumors
Lecturers of the Academy of Molecular Pathology and Personalized Medicine "Brain Tumors"
Dr. Jasmina Koeva-Balabanova
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Alliance for Precision and Personalized Medicine - BAPPM
Prof. Dr. Savelina Popovska, dm
Head of the Pathology Department, Pleven Medical University
Academician Margarita Kamenova, PhD,
General and Clinical Pathology Clinic, UMBALSM "Pirogov"
Assoc. Dr. Radoslav Georgiev, dm
Head of Imaging Clinic, "Sveta Marina" UMBAL, Varna
Dr. Elitsa Becheva-Krajchir
Head of Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Center for Molecular Oncopathology, "Heart and Brain" Medical Center, Pleven
Prof. Dr. Yavor Enchev, PhD,
Head of Neurosurgery Clinic, "Sveta Marina" UMBAL, Varna
Prof. Dr. Elitsa Encheva - Mitsova, dm
Head of Radiotherapy Clinic, "Sveta Marina" UMBAL, Varna
Dr. Roditsa Krasteva,
Manager, Oncology Center "Uni Hospital", Panagyurishte
Prof. Dr. Dobrin Konstantinov, PhD,
Head of Children's Clinical Hematology and Oncology Clinic, "Tsaritsa Ioana ISUL" UMBAL, Sofia
Prof. Dr. Deyan Jenkov, MD,
Head of the Department of "General and Clinical Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Deontology", Varna Medical University
Information
- Date: 09/06/2023
- Location: Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel Varna
- Organizer: Bulgarian Alliance for Precision and Personalized Medicine /BAPPM/ and Medical University - Pleven