This comprehensive course is designed to provide a deep dive into the management of Schwannoma and Neurofibroma, focusing on both benign and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Moderated by esteemed professionals Suganth Suppiah and Carolina Barnett-Tapia, the session aims to enlighten attendees on the latest surgical approaches, molecular advancements, and therapeutic interventions in the treatment of these complex conditions. The course is structured to cater to a wide range of professionals, including surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and molecular biologists, ensuring a multidisciplinary perspective on treatment strategies.
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Schwannoma / Neurofibroma Agenda
Moderators:
1:45 - 2:00
Advances in Molecular Landscape of MPNST
Suganth Suppiah
Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Toronto Western Hospital
2:00 - 2:15
Approach to Surgery for Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumours
Rajiv Midha
Head. Dept of Clinical Neurosciences (DCNS)
University of Calgary
2:15 - 2:30
Indications for MEK inhibitors in NF
Carolina Barnett-Tapia
Assistant Professor, Institute of Medical Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Toronto Western Hospital
2:30 - 2:45
Discussion - All Speakers
Moderators: Gelareh Zadeh and Farhad Pirouzmand
2:45 - 3:00
Management of Acoustic Neuromas
Marcos Tatagiba
Chairman and Director, Department of Neurosurgery
University Hospital Tübingen
3:00 - 3:15
Radiosurgery for Vestibular Schwannomas
Derek Tsang
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Princess Margaret Hospital
3:15 - 3:30
BREAK
3:30 - 3:45
Advances in Surgical Approaches to Vestibular Schwannomas
Ryojo Akagami
Clinical Professor, Division of Neurosurgery
University of British Columbia
3:45 - 4:00
Hearing Preservation for Acoustic Neuromas
William Couldwell
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
University of Utah
4:00 - 4:15
Auditory Brainstem Implants
Michael Link
Professor of Neurosurgery
Mayo Clinic
4:30 - 6:00
Virtual Tumour Board - private meeting
