BSPHO Scientific Meeting 2026

The first BSPHO Scientific Meeting of 2026 will be held on 23 January, from 16:00 to 18:30, at the BSPHO office, Brussels. The meeting is organized by UZ Gent.

We hope to see a lot of our members attending this “in person” event which in addition to an interesting program will also represent an opportunity for networking with drinks and snacks offered at the end of the meeting.

This is an open meeting so don’t hesitate to share the invite with your colleagues.

Event is free of charge but registration is mandatory.

Meeting Agenda Overview

Meeting check-in opens at 15:45 – Meeting starting at 16:00 sharp.

Time	Topic	Speaker
16:00	The molecular landscape of juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia	Jolien De Waele and Lotte Ulrix – UZ Gent
16:40	Fatal HLH in a patient with secondary histiocytic sarcoma treated with trametinib and chemotherapy	Dr. Yoni Aelvoet – UZ Gent
17:00	When One Isn’t Enough: A Search for Synergy in Rhabdomyosarcoma Therapy	Dr. Deyna Keppens – UZ Gent
17:30	10-year CART experience in childhood ALL in Belgium	Dr. Ruben Van Paemel – UZ Gent
18:00	Closure/Networking Drink

Accreditation points are requested.

Practical Details

Location : BSPHO office (BLSI - 6th floor) 30, Clos Chapelle-aux-Champs - 1200 Brussel

How to get there: (check for details here)

Check out the highlights and photos from our last BSPHO meeting here.

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Event Sponsor: Olivia Fund

This Scientific meeting is sponsored by the Olivia Fund.

The Olivia Fund supports multiple innovative research projects in the field of paediatric cancer in order to improve the outcome and care of paediatric cancer patients. Any contribution can be of much value.

Want to find out more about the Olivia Fund? Check the website: www.olivia.be