BSPHO Event
Young BSPHO Symposium 2026
The 2026 Young BSPHO symposium will take place on 27 November from 12:30-18:30 in UZ Gent.
This year's theme is PHO: From Bench to Bedside, bringing together an exciting line-up of speakers, including international experts from Great Ormond Street Hospital (London) and CHU Lille, to present the latest advances in paediatric haematology-oncology.
Abstract Call
An award will be granted to the best abstract presented at the symposium, with a prize generously sponsored by the Olivia Fund. We strongly encourage all members — whether you are a PhD student, clinician, or researcher — to submit an abstract and showcase your work to the Belgian paediatric oncology community.
Submit your abstract by 17 July 2026.
Registration
The registration for this event is mandatory. Registrations will open in September.
Agenda:
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Lunch & registration | |
| 13:30 | Mesenchymal cell transplantation | CHU Lille (dr. Bénédicte Bruno) |
| 14:15 | CAR-T in solid tumors | Great Ormond Street - London(dr. Karin Straathof) |
| 15:00 | Short Abstract Presentations | PhD students |
| 15:40 | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 | Preclinical mice models (brain tumors) | KU Leuven (Ms. Bieke Van Den Ende) |
| 16:40 | Pediatric RMS models and drug sensitivity | UZ Gent (Prof. Bram De Wilde) |
| 17:20 | E-health tools to promote equality in quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adult cancer survivors | The e-QuoL project |
| 18:00 | Networking drink |
Curious how our previous Young BSPHO Symposium went? Find out more here.
Event Sponsored by: Sanofi, VERTEX, AstraZeneca, Norgine, Recordati, Daichii Sankyo
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