Angiogenesis: latest developments in gastric cancer
25th March 2015
The latest in angiogenesis is delivered by a faculty hand-picked by Prof Gordon McVie and Prof Francesco Bertolini, featuring the top names in the field with this exclusive one-day workshop.
The syllabus will cover key topics ranging from the basics of angiogenesis and vasculogenesis, through to biomarkers, imaging and the current state of anti-angiogenic drugs in gastric cancer. Learners will experience an interactive and stimulating day with its distinguished speakers from within the heart of cancer research, the European Institute of Oncology in Milan.
Don’t worry about finding funding - ecancer is offering this event to oncologists living in Italy with no fees, and travel, lunch and dinner all included.
The event will also be provided as a webcast and an e-learning module.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
1. Basic biology of angiogenesis and vasculogenesis
Speaker: Prof Elisabetta Dejana, University of Milan, Milan
2. Pathophysiology of vascular supply in cancer
Speaker: Dr Andy Reynolds, The Institute of Cancer Research, London
3. Using MRI to assess vascularity in cancer
Speaker: Dr Shonit Punwani, University College London, London
4. Candidate antibodies and small molecules in early clinical trials in gastric cancer
Speaker: Dr Giuseppe Curigliano, European Institute of Oncology, Milan
5. Biomarkers of angiogenesis including imaging to assist patient choice of therapy and subsequent management
Speaker: Prof Francesco Bertolini, European Institute of Oncology, Milan
6. Clinical experience in gastric cancer and present positioning of anti-angiogenesis drugs (North American perspective)
Speaker: Dr MA Shah, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York
7. Clinical experience in gastric cancer and present positioning of anti-angiogenesis drugs
Speakers: Prof Romano Danesi, University of Pisa, Pisa
8. Choice of chemotherapy to accompany anti-angiogenesis drugs
Speaker: Prof Robert Kerbel, University of Toronto, Toronto
