Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics and Epigenetics in Clinical Oncology

Chairs: M.S. Aapro, CH - J. Gligorov, FR


The main common feature of cancer cells is their ability to escape to homeostatic regulation mechanisms of living. In a sense giving them immortality, causing in the absence of treatment the death of the organism, which is their origin. The exponential knowledge of the biology of cancer and the phenomenal capacity of synthesis of new treatments and diagnostic tools have opened up the prospect of a precision medicine in oncology that requires regular and frequent updating of our knowledge.
This knowledge concerns both the intrinsic prognosis of the disease, as the prediction value of therapeutic approaches that in fact becomes increasingly “personalized”. This conference, organized for several years, aims to take stock of current and future tools that help us optimize the care of patients with cancer.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Update the knowledge of the implications for practice and clinical research (tools to be used, tools still in research, areas where no tools are yet available)
• Understanding epigenetics and genomics research and their impact on cancer prognosis and therapy response (prediction)


MAIN TOPICS
• Epigenetics
• Pharmacogenomics/pharmacogenetics
• Immunology
• Lung cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Breast cancer

ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
Programme and organisation
Luis Carvalho
European School of Oncology (ESO)
Piazza Indipendenza 2
6500 Bellinzona
ph +41 91 820 09 58
e-mail: lcarvalho@eso.net

Programme and registrations
Laura Richetti
e-mail: lrichetti@eso.net
Tel: +41 91 820 09 51


VENUE
Radisson Blu ES. Hotel
Via Turati, 171
Rome, Italy
Phone: +39 06 444 841
Website: www.radissonblu.com/eshotel-rome


TRAVEL GRANTS
Travel grants were made available on a competitive basis. The application deadline is passed (28 August).

BADGE
The badge is the only official evidence of registration and should be worn at all times during the event. Loss of badge causes loss of registration.


OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language will be English. No translation will be provided.


INSURANCE
The organisers bear no responsibility for untoward events in relation to the participation in the Conference. Participants are advised to take out their own personal and travel insurance.


CME ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATES
Participants will be entitled to receive a certificate of attendance at the close of the Conference by completing the online evaluation questionnaire.
The event has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). The evaluation of the event has been performed by the Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe (ACOE) that acknowledged the quality of the scientific programme and its educational value. The event is designated for a maximum of 9 European CME credits (ECMEC). Through an agreement between UEMS and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Furthermore, for Italian participants, a maximum of 10 ECM credits have been granted by Commissione Nazionale per la Formazione Continua.
More information can be obtained from the organizing secretariat.


REGISTRATION DESK, OPENING HOURS
Friday, 25 November 8:00-18:00
Saturday, 26 November 8:00-13:00


EXHIBITION, OPENING HOURS
Friday, 25 November (9:00-18:00)
Saturday, 26 November (8:00-13:30)


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ESO wishes to extend its appreciation to Genomic Health for having granted its participation and support to the conference.

FACULTY
M.S. Aapro, IMO Clinique de Genolier, CH
D. Arnold, CUF Hospitals Cancer Center, Lisbon, PT
L. Crinò, University of Perugia, Perugia, IT
G. Curigliano, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, IT
R. Danesi, University of Pisa, Pisa, IT
L. Del Mastro, Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genoa, IT
V. Dieras, Institut Curie, Paris, FR
E. Felip, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, ES
J. Gligorov, Hopitaux Universitaires Paris Est Tenon, Paris, FR
U. Malapelle, University Federico II of Naples, IT
N. Mottet, Hopital Nord, Saint Etienne, FR
N. Normanno, INT-Fondazione Pascale, Naples, IT
F. Penault-Llorca, Centre Jean Perrin, Clermon-Ferrand, FR
J. Remon, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, ES
J. Robert, Universitè Bordeaux Segalen, Bordeux, FR
E. Rouleau, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, FR
A. Stathis, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
D. Tilki, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf - Martini Klinik, Hamburg, DE
G. Viale, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, IT
 

 25 November

 26 November