🔸🔹ONCOLOGY EVENING🔹🔸
Interested in oncology and curious how innovation, technology, and multidisciplinary care come together in cancer treatment? Want to explore what modern oncology looks like beyond the textbooks?
What to Expect:
• An expert panel discussion with leading figures in the field: Prof. Sabine Tejpar, Prof. Olivier Govaere, and Dr. Halit Topal
• A focused lecture on non-invasive imaging and artificial intelligence in dermato-oncology
• Hands-on workshops, including radiotherapy and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), offering practical, clinically relevant experience
This one-time Oncology Evening is designed for medical students who want to gain insight into both the clinical and technological aspects of oncology, through interactive sessions and direct engagement with experts.
Limited spots available – become a member for early access!
📅 Monday, March 2, 2026
⏰ Please arrive at 18:00
📍Orsi Academy, Proefhoevestraat 12, 9090 Melle
🎟️ Registrations open on February 23th at 17h for members, and February 24th at 17h for non-members
New No-Show Policy
If you fail to cancel your attendance at least 24 hours before the start of the event, your membership will be temporarily frozen. You can reactivate it by sending an email to digitalisation@juniororsi.be, explaining the reason for your absence.
In case of a second no-show, your membership will be removed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Panel
"Translational oncology: from molecular insights to clinical and surgical applications” is a panel discussion bringing together three leading experts in the field: Prof. Olivier Govaere, molecular pathologist, Prof. Sabine Tejpar, specialist in gastrointestinal oncology, and Dr. Halit Topal, abdominal surgeon specialized in pancreatobiliary surgery. Together, they will explore how fundamental discoveries at the molecular and omics level translate into biomarker development, clinical trials, and innovative surgical strategies. This session offers students a unique opportunity to understand how research evolves from bench to bedside and ultimately shapes real-world oncological decision-making.
Workshop Prof. Dr. Hubert Piessevaux
“Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: advanced endoscopic oncology in practice” is a live demonstration workshop by Prof. Dr. Hubert Piessevaux, expert in therapeutic endoscopy. He will showcase the principles and technical steps of ESD, illustrating how early gastrointestinal lesions can be precisely resected using advanced endoscopic techniques. Students will gain insight into the fundamentals of endoscopy and have the opportunity to get a first hands-on experience with the scope, guided by a specialist in the field.
Workshop Prof. Dr. Duprez
“Interactive case workshop in head and neck radiotherapy” is a session by Prof. Dr. Duprez, specialist in head and neck oncology. He will present and discuss challenging clinical cases, guiding students through the key principles of therapeutic decision-making in head and neck cancer. This workshop offers a valuable opportunity to engage with real-world scenarios, explore multidisciplinary treatment strategies, and gain practical insight into contemporary head and neck oncologic care.
Robotworkshop Dr. Fossion
“Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: technical skills in oncological urology” is a hands-on workshop by Dr. Fossion, urologist and expert in robotic surgery. He will introduce the key principles of partial nephrectomy and guide students through essential suturing and precision skills using the da Vinci robotic system. This session offers a unique opportunity to train directly under the supervision of an experienced robotic surgeon and gain insight into the technical foundations of modern oncological urology.
Prof Dr Hoorens & Dr. Verstraete
“Non-invasive imaging and AI in dermato-oncology” is a lecture by Prof. Dr. Isabelle Hoorens, dermatologist and expert in dermato-oncology. She will discuss the growing role of non-invasive imaging techniques and artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, highlighting their impact on diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.