The academy will be held over two days, in the period 9-10. 06.2023, in "Roslin Dimyat Hotel", Varna.

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.

Within the course, in addition to lecture material, there is also practical training with 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.