About the Symposium

The 26th Annual Brain Tumor Update and the 15th Annual Symposium on Brain Metastases and Spine Tumors is co-provided by Cleveland Clinic and Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. This meeting will offer a focused review of advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and multidisciplinary
management of brain and spine tumors. The symposium includes expert-led sessions on Spinal Tumors and Metastases; Brain Metastases; Technology and Brain Tumor Management; Sellar and Parasellar Tumors; Sex, Hormones and Brain Tumors; and Gliomas. Through evidence-based presentations, case-based panels, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights to support integration of emerging therapies and technologies into clinical practice.

Target Audience

Neurosurgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Neuro-oncologists, Neurologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with brain or spinal tumors.

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Summarize innovations in imaging, surgical management, technology, and next- generation sequencing for bone tumors of the spine.
• Critically appraise the issues for treatments for brain metastases including advances in radiosurgery and other surgical treatments, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Describe the technological innovations in imaging, radiation, and surgery for brain tumor management and define their role in clinical practice.
• Describe advances in epigenetics, cellular therapy, clinical trials, and immunotherapy of gliomas.
• Discuss modern updates in the management of sellar and parasellar tumors and related conditions.
• Identify the role of hormones and sex differences in the incidence and treatment outcomes of patients with gliomas and meningiomas.