4th Vienna Pediatric Brain Tumor Symposium
We are pleased to announce the 4th Vienna Symposium on Pediatric Brain Tumors!
The conference is hosted by the Medical University of Vienna and the Vienna General Hospital, and is an interdisciplinary symposium organized by the Brain Tumor Center for Children and Adolescents for clinicians, researchers, patients and their representatives, as well as family members.
During the scientific symposium from 16th to 17th April 2026, nationally and internationally renowned experts will present and discuss new findings and approaches, including rapid diagnostics, innovative treatment methods, comorbidities, psychosocial aspects, and late effects.
The second part of the symposium will take place from 17th to 18th April 2026 as an interactive patient conference, at which clinicians, researchers, and national patient organizations will engage in dialogue with patients and their families, emphasizing topics such as follow-up care, transition, and rehabilitation.
As with the 3rd Vienna Symposium on Pediatric Brain Tumors in 2024, more than 200 participants are expected, and a Best Abstract Award will be presented.
The latest information and upcoming registration will be available here.
Scientific Symposium 16th - 17th April 2026
Patient Symposium 17th - 18th April 2026
Place: AKH Hörsaalzentrum Vienna, Austria
Scientific Committee:
Johannes Gojo, Medical University of Vienna/Department of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Ulrike Leiss, Medical University of Vienna/Department of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Kerstin Krottendorfer, Medical University of Vienna/Department of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Verena Rosenmayr, Medical University of Vienna/Department of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Daniela Lötsch-Gojo, MedUni Wien/Neurosurgical Research Laboratory
Christine Haberler, MedUni Wien/Neuropathology and Neurochemistry
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