Basic Principles in Oncology for Georgian Oncology Residents
HYBRID EVENT
Basic Principles in Oncology for Georgian Oncology Residents
HYBRID EVENT
Course Scientific Leadership
M. Kukhalashvili, G
A. Eniu, RO/C - ESO College Chair
The European School of Oncology (ESO) in collaboration with VIAN JSC and supported by the Georgian Ministry of Health, is proud to present a personalized Basic Principles in Oncology course tailored specifically for Georgian oncology residents. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive orientation to the guiding principles of multidisciplinary oncological management and complement the training provided to oncology residents in Georgia.
Oncology practice encompasses unique challenges to foster multidisciplinary with other branches of medicine. The sub-specialization in oncology has limited the exposure of junior residents to essential oncological concepts and practices. New oncology trainees face specific hurdles, including navigating an extensive curriculum without a clear starting point, adapting to a rapidly evolving clinical landscape, and managing increasing clinical demands. During their training, residents must strategically plan their careers, balance academic focus, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Learning Objectives
- Update on basic principles of cancer etiology and epidemiology
- Update on basic cancer genetics, staging and imaging
- Update on basic principles of surgical oncology and pathology
- Discussion of basic principles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- Intro to paediatric oncology
- Intro to tumour board and patient issues: communication, supportive and palliative care
- Intro to clinical trials and paper appraisal
Course Format
The Course is divided into 2 parts
- Part 1 - Online learning
Participants will complete a series of pre-recorded lectures made available online.
These must be completed prior to the in-person event - Part 2 - In-Person Event
Location: Kutaisi, Georgi
Dates: 18 – 19 July 2025
Duration: 1.5 day in-person event
This event is specifically for Georgian residents and registration is on invitation only. Interested residents should contact Mariam Kukhalashvili from VIAN and the Georgian Oncologist Multidisciplinary Association or Elene Mariamidze from the Georgian School of Oncology for further details on how to register.
Language
The course will be held in English and translation will not be provided.
Insurance
ESO cannot be held responsible for any personal or travel-related incidents.Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own personal and travel insurance coverage.
Organising secretariat
Corinne Hall - chall@eso.net
Basic Principles in Oncology for Georgian Oncology Residents - Block 2
Alexandru Eniu
Genolier Cancer Center, Clinique de Genolier, Medical Oncology Dpt., Genolier, CH
Assia Konsoulova
National Cancer Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sofia, BG
Assma Ben Aissa
Geneva University Hospital, Oncology Dpt., Geneva, CH
Berardino De Bari
Neuchâtel Hospital Network, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, La Chaux-de-Fonds, CH
Bostjan Seruga
Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Dept. of Medical Oncology, Ljubljana, SI
Domen Ribnikar
Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Medical Oncology Dpt., Ljubljana, SI
Douglas Hanahan
ISREC- Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer, Dept. of Life Sciences, Lausanne, CH
Eric Van Cutsem
University Hospital Leuven, Digestive Oncology Dept., Leuven, BE
Erika Matos
Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Dept. of Medical Oncology, Ljubljana, SI
Filippo De Braud
National Cancer Institute - IRCCS Foundation, Medical Oncology Dept., Milano, IT
Florian Scotté
Institute Gustave Roussy, Medical Oncology and supportive care Dpt., Villejuif, FR
Franco Cavalli
Foundation for the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Presidenza, Bellinzona, CH
Freddie Bray
International Agency for Research on Cancer, Cancer Surveillance Branch, Lyon, FR
Giancarlo Pruneri
National Cancer Institute, IRCCS Foundation, Pathology Dpt., Milano, IT
Giuseppe Curigliano
European Institute of Oncology / University of Milan, New Drugs for Innovative Therapies Division, Milano, IT
Ian Tannock
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and University of Toronto, Dept. of Oncology and Hematology, Toronto, CA
Jasna But Hadžic
Faculty of Medicine - University of Ljubljana, Dept. of Oncology, Ljubljana, SI
Luzia Travado
Champalimaud Foundation, Champalimaud Clinical and Research Center, Lisbon, PT
Mariam Kukhalashvili
EVEX Medical Corporation, Oncology Dept., Kutaisi, GE
Mary Gospodarowicz
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre - University of Toronto, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Toronto, CA
Matteo Lambertini
Policlinico San Martino Hospital – University of Genoa, Medical Oncology Department, U.O.C. Clinica di Oncologia Medica, Genoa, IT
Matti Aapro
Clinique de Genolier, Genolier Cancer Center, Genolier, CH
Nickolas Peradze
Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Gynaecology Department, Bellinzona, CH
Olivia Pagani
Morbio Inferiore, CH
Petra Steyerova
General University Hospital Prague, Clinic of Radiology, Breast Cancer screening and diagnostic center, Prague 2, CZ
Sheila Unger
Genetica, Medical Genetic Lab, Lausanne, CH
Snezana Bosnjak
Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Supportive Oncology & Palliative Care Dpt., Belgrade, RS
Stefan Bielack
Klinikum Stuttgart - Olgahospital, Dept. of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, Immunology Dpt., Stuttgart, DE
Tanja Cufer
University of Ljubljana, Medical Faculty, Ljubljana, SI
Urania Dafni
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Public Health Dpt., Goudi-Athens, GR
Uta Schmidt-strassburger
Ulm University, Learning and Teaching, Medical Faculty, Ulm, DE
