INTERACT-EUROPE Showcase Event

Pioneering the Future of Inter-Specialty Cancer Education: Breaking down barriers and uniting expertise.

 

On 17 November, the day after the European Cancer Summit 2023, we invite you to join leading oncology education experts from across Europe, and many others, in considering ground-breaking new methods and tools for improving inter-specialty cancer training.

 

The INTERACT-EUROPE project, as a flagship element of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, has developed an innovative new approach to supporting new levels of cooperation between professions involved in cancer care by creating a first-of-its-kind inter-speciality cancer training curriculum.

 

Tested by a pioneer cohort, and with technology-enhanced features, the showcase event will look to the future as ambitions increase to embrace more than 100 cancer centres in 15 or more countries to the programme by 2027.

 

We welcome your participation to the event, to contribute to the vision of inter-specialty cancer training under formation and to connect your organisation to the coming expansion of the concepts and implementation. 

 

If you wish to attend, please express your interest by filling the form here. 

16 November 2023 15:30 - 20:00 CET 17 November 2023 8:00 - 14:00 CET

Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels (and Virtual)
Rue du Fossé aux Loups 47, Brussels 1000, Belgium

Programme  

Pioneering the Future of Inter-Specialty Cancer Education: Breaking down barriers and uniting expertise 

This event is being held in conjunction with the European Cancer Summit scheduled for 15 & 16 November. Please find all details about the Summit here. 

 

Thursday 16 November 2023- Pre-Event Activities 

Arrivals from lunchtime.

15:30-19:00 – European Cancer Summit Session on Cancer Workforce Crisis & Introduction to INTERACT-EUROPE  
19:00-20:00 – INTERACT-EUROPE Networking Reception

 

Friday 17 November 2023

08:00-08:45 – Networking Breakfast
08:45-09:00 - Welcome to INTERACT-EUROPE
09:00-09:45 - Pioneering Inter-Specialty Cancer Training in Europe    
Including contributions from expert speakers:
  • Philippe Roux, Head of unit health information and integration in all policies, European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety. 
  • Alberto Costa, Executive CEO, European School of Oncology.
  • Niall O'Higgings, Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University of Dublin. 
  • Luzia Travado, Head of Psycho-oncology Unit, Champalimaud Clinical Center, Lisbon.
  • Andreas Charalambous, Associate Professor, Cyprus University of Technology, and President, European Cancer Organisation.

  • Rachel Giles, Chair, International Kidney Coalition.   

09:45-11:00 - Empowering Professions: Inter-Specialty Knowledge     
Including contributions from expert speakers:
  • Kim Benstead, Chair for the Curriculum Committe, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).
  • Mirjam Crul, Vice-President, European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP).
  • Jesper Grau Eriksen, Director, Estro School of Radiotheraphy and Oncology. 
  • Andreas Brandl, Surgical Oncologist, Digestive Unit, University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • Ton Brouwers, Manager Education and Training, European Association of Urology.
  • Jan Geissler, CEO, Patvocates.
  • Nikolina Dodlek, Executive Board Member Young Cancer Nurse, European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS).
11:00-12:15 -  Spotlight on Technology: Learning and Recommendations
Including contributions from expert speakers:
  • Virpi Sulosaari, President, European Oncology Nursing Society.
  • Andreas Charalambous, Associate Professor, Cyprus University of Technology, and President, European Cancer Organisation.
12:15-12:45 - Networking lunch
12:45-14:00 - Into the future
Including contributions from expert speakers:

  • Virpi Sulosaari, President, European Oncology Nursing Society.

  • Andreas Brandl, Surgical Oncologist, Digestive Unit, University Hospital Heidelberg.

  • Csaba Degi, President-Elect, European Cancer Organisation.

  • Kathy Oliver, Chair and Founding co-Director, International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA).

14:00 - Departures

Speakers

  • Philippe Roux Head of Unit, Health and Food Safety, European Commission
  • Alberto Costa Executive CEO, European School of Oncology
  • Kim Benstead Chair for the Curriculum Committee, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Virpi Sulosaari President, European Oncology Nursing Society
  • Niall O’Higgins Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University College Dublin
  • Mirjam Crul Vice-President, European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP)
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Speakers

  • Philippe Roux Head of Unit, Health and Food Safety, European Commission
  • Alberto Costa Executive CEO, European School of Oncology
  • Kim Benstead Chair for the Curriculum Committee, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Virpi Sulosaari President, European Oncology Nursing Society
  • Niall O’Higgins Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University College Dublin
  • Mirjam Crul Vice-President, European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP)
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  • Philippe Roux Head of Unit, Health and Food Safety, European Commission
  • Alberto Costa Executive CEO, European School of Oncology
  • Kim Benstead Chair for the Curriculum Committee, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Virpi Sulosaari President, European Oncology Nursing Society
  • Niall O’Higgins Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University College Dublin
  • Mirjam Crul Vice-President, European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP)
  • Andreas Brandl Surgical Oncologist, Digestive Unit, University Hospital Heidelberg
  • Luzia Travado Head of Psycho-Oncology Unit, Champalimaud Clinical Center, Lisbon
  • Jesper Grau Eriksen Director, ESTRO School of Radiotherapy and Oncology
  • Ton Brouwers Manager Education and Training, European Association of Urology
  • Andreas Charalambous Associate Professor, Cyprus University of Technology, and President, European Cancer Organisation
  • Csaba Degi President-Elect, European Cancer Organisation
  • Kathy Oliver Chair and a Founding Co-Director, International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)
  • Rachel Giles Chair, International Kidney Coalition
  • Jan Geissler CEO, Patvocates
  • Nikolina Dodlek Executive Board Member Young Cancer Nurse, EONS

Speakers

  • Philippe Roux Head of Unit, Health and Food Safety, European Commission
  • Alberto Costa Executive CEO, European School of Oncology
  • Kim Benstead Chair for the Curriculum Committee, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Virpi Sulosaari President, European Oncology Nursing Society
  • Niall O’Higgins Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University College Dublin
  • Mirjam Crul Vice-President, European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP)
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Speakers

  • Philippe Roux Head of Unit, Health and Food Safety, European Commission
  • Alberto Costa Executive CEO, European School of Oncology
  • Kim Benstead Chair for the Curriculum Committee, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Virpi Sulosaari President, European Oncology Nursing Society
  • Niall O’Higgins Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University College Dublin
  • Mirjam Crul Vice-President, European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP)
show all speakers (16)