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Program Scientific Symposium

16th - 17th April 2026

Scientific Symposium 16th - 17th April 2026

from 09:00Registration
10:00 - 10:15Welcome Day 1 & Opening by
BM Eva-Maria Holzleitner, Federal Ministry Women, Science & Research
Markus Müller, Rector of the Medical University of Vienna
Johannes Gojo, Medical University of Vienna
10:15 - 12:15SESSION 1: Intratumoral heterogeneity and therapy resistance
Chairs: Chris Jones, Christine Haberler

Chris Jones, The Institute of Cancer Research, UK 
“Cell state and drug response / resistance in DMG” 

Abstract Session 1 (8 Abstracts)
12:15 - 13:15Lunch break
13:15 - 15:10SESSION 2: Innovative models for Precision Oncology
Chairs: Laura Broutier, Daniela Lötsch-Gojo

Laura Broutier: Predictive models in pediatric oncology: Integrating cell
state dynamics and organoid systems to rationalize therapeutic combinations

Abstract Session 2 (7 Abstracts)
15:10 – 15:40Coffee break
15:40 – 17:30SESSION 3: Novel Biomarkers for diagnosis and disease Monitoring
Chairs: Johannes Gojo, Eleni Tomazou

Johannes Gojo, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Eleni Tomazou & Marie Bernkopf, St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute, Vienna, Austria
“Transformation of patient management through liquid biopsy”

Abstract Session 3 (7 Abstracts – 70min.)
17:30Closing remarks of the day
19:00JOINT SOCIAL EVENT at 10er Marie

All participants of the 4th Vienna Pediatric Brain Tumor Symposium are cordially invited to a social event at the historic “Heuriger 10er Marie.” A place that is unmatched in terms of comfort and Viennese tradition.

We will charge a small fee of € 25,00 for this evening. Payment must be made by bank transfer after registration. Only then your registration for the evening event will be considered confirmed. You will find the bank details in the confirmation email.

We look forward to a pleasant get-together and lively discussion!

Location: 
Heuriger 10er Marie
Ottakringer Str. 222-224
1160 Wien

from 08:00Registration
09:00 – 09:05Welcome Day 2
09:05 – 10:55SESSION 4: Comborbidities and therapeutic management
Chairs: Carsten Friedrich, Kerstin Krottendorfer

Carsten Friedrich, Uni Oldenburg, Germany 
“Novel concepts for treatment of Craniopharyngioma and related comorbidities”

Abstract Session 4 (6 Abstracts – 70min.)
10:55 – 11:15Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:30

SESSION 5: Shaping molecular guided therapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors
Chairs: Stefan Rutkowski, Lisa Mayr

Stefan Rutkowski, Univ.klinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
„Stratification and risk-adapted therapy concepts in Medulloblastoma”


Round table “Precision oncology for Pediatric Brain Tumors – Lessons learned and future perspectives”
Moderation: Johannes Gojo
Christine Haberler, Stefan Rutkowski, Chris Jones, Marie-Therese Gubi

12:30 – 13:30Light Lunch
13:30 – 15:00

SESSION 6: Psychosocial models and interventions
Chairs: Marita Partanen, Ulli Leiss

Marita Partanen, Princess Maxima Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
Neuropsychological assessment and interventions in pediatric brain tumor”

Abstract Session 5 (5 Abstracts – 50min.)

Best Abstract Award

 Closing remarks and outlook on joint sessions and Patient day
15:00 – 15:30Coffee Break