UCSF Neuro-Oncology Update 2023

July 29, 2023
Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate

Sausalito, CA
Course# MNS24005

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July 29, 2023
Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate
Sausalito, CA
Course# MNS24005

COVID-19 Guidelines

 

 

Registration Fees

Early Bird: Register By 6/1/23
Physicians $250
Allied Health Professionals $195
Residents/Fellows $195
    
Regular Fee: Register After 6/1/23   
Physicians $300
Allied Health Professionals $245
Residents/Fellows $245

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing before July 27, 2023 will be refunded, less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date.

Please email your requests to [email protected]

 

Overview

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of California San Francisco, Division of Neuro-Oncology presents its annual Neuro-Oncology Update course.  The program endeavors to provide the latest updates and recent advances in the field of Neuro-Oncology.  General Oncologists, Neuro-oncologists Neurosurgeons, Radiation oncologists, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and advanced health practitioners can benefit from this program in the treatment of neuro-oncology problems.

Objectives

An attendee completing this course will be able to:

  • Incorporate into practice the latest surgical techniques in the management of brain tumors;
  • Understand the newest WHO classification of brain tumors
  • Understand novel imaging techniques for the identification and monitoring of brain tumors
  • Improve the management of brain tumors using the most up-to-date data and studies; across disciplines including radiation as well as chemotherapy
  • Recognize the gaps in supportive care for patients with brain tumors and review alternative therapies and neurocognitive rehab strategies. 

    Accreditation

    The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

     

      Course Outline

      Saturday July 29, 2023
      7:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast    
      8:00 Welcome and Overview    Course Chairs
      8:05 WHO 2021: The Evolution of Neuro-Oncology Dr. Arie Perry
      8:30 Anatomic Imaging in Neuro-Oncology Dr. Soonmee Cha 
      9:00 Advances in Surgery for Glioma Dr. Mitchel S. Berger 
      9:30 Epilepsy Surgery in Glioma Dr. Edward F. Chang 
      9:45 Current and Future Management of High Grade Glioma  Dr. John de Groot 
      10:30 Current and Future Management of Low Grade Glioma Dr. Jennie W. Taylor 
      11:15 Cognitive and Supportive Therapies for Patients with Brain Tumors Dr. Christina Weyer Jamora 
      11:45 Integrative Medicine Approaches to Brain Tumor Patients Dr. Nicholas A. Butowski 
      12:15 PM Lunch  
      1:15 Functional Imaging in CNS Tumors, Glioma, and Beyond Dr. Javier Villanueva-Meyer
      1:45 Next Generation Sequencing of Brain Tumors Dr. David A. Solomon
      2:15 Medical Management of Metastatic Disease Dr. Mariza Daras
      2:45 Surgery in Metastatic Disease Dr. Manish K. Aghi
      3:15 Radiation Therapy Advances   Dr. Steve Braunstein
      3:45 Advances in Management of Meningioma Dr. David Raleigh
      4:15 Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology Dr. Brieze Bell
      4:45 Summary/Closing Remarks Dr. Jennifer L. Clarke
      5:00 Adjourn  

       

      Course Chairs

      Nancy Ann Oberheim Bush, MD, PhD
      Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery
      https://profiles.ucsf.edu/nancyann.oberheimbush

      Bjoern Schwer, MD, PhD
      Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery
      https://profiles.ucsf.edu/bjoern.schwer

       

      Faculty

      (University of California, San Francisco unless indicated)

       

      Travel & Lodging

      Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate
      601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito
      Sausalito CA 94965

      Hotel Phone: (415) 339-4700
      Reservations: (888) 651-2003

      https://www.cavallopoint.com

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