This invitation only sessions is moderated by Laurence Albiges and James Blackmur and is supported by Pfizer.

Eisai has provided an unrestricted grant for this initiative and has had no influence on the content.

Chair: Dr. Lars Lund

Program Highlights:

Pathway to Renal Surgery: This session will navigate through the career trajectory of a young urologist to becoming a renal surgeon. Gain insights into the necessary training, education, and hands-on experience required to excel in this specialty.

Surgical Techniques for Tumor Treatment: Delve into the complexities of various surgical approaches to kidney tumors. This session includes practical tips and tricks to tackle different tumor types, complemented by illustrative video clips to provide a visual learning experience.

Team Dynamics in Urology: Discuss the significance of collaboration and team synergy in surgical success. Discover the roles and responsibilities within a surgical team and how to effectively contribute to and lead a team in high-pressure environments.

Interactive Case Studies: This interactive session will focus on real-world cases, encouraging participants to engage, discuss, and learn from each other's experiences and perspectives. This workshop is an invaluable opportunity to learn from leading experts, refine your skills, and connect with peers in your field. Secure your spot today and take a significant step toward a successful career in renal surgery.

Mie Thorlund, MD

Frode Nilssen, MD

Brad Leibovich, MD, Mayo Clinic and Christian Beisland, MD, PhD, University of Bergen

Panelists: Lars Lund, Mie Thorlund, Frode Nilssen, Brad Leibovich, Christian Beisland

Chairs/Moderators: Lars Lund, MD, DMSci, Odense University Hospital and Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari

Enrique Trilla, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari

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Axel Bex, MD, PhD, The Netherlands Cancer Institute and Arnaud Méjean, MD, PhD

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Thomas Powles, MD, MBBS, MRCP, Bart's Cancer Institute and Brian Rini, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Chairs/Moderators: Lars Lund, MD, DMSci, Odense University Hospital and Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari

Chairs/Moderators: Laurence Albiges, MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy and Ignacio Duran, MD, PhD, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla. IDIVAL

Bradley Leibovich, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic

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Samra Turajilic, MBBS, PhD, The Francis Crick Institute

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Ferran Algaba Arrea, MD, PhD, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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Daniel Heng, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Tom Baker Cancer Centre

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Chairs/Moderators: Laurence Albiges, MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy and Ignacio Duran, MD, PhD, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla. IDIVAL

Introduction: Lisa Pickering, MD, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Award Winner: Manuela Schmidinger, MD, Medical University of Vienna

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Chairs/Moderators: Michael Staehler, MD, PhD, University of Munich and Ulka Vaishampayan , MBBS, University of Michigan

Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari

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Martin Voss, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Daniel Heng, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Tom Baker Cancer Centre

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Yüksel Ürün, MD, Ankara University School of Medicine

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Chairs/Moderators: Michael Staehler, MD, PhD, University of Munich and Ulka Vaishampayan, MBBS, University of Michigan

Presenter: Dawn Dyson Presentation Slides

Presenter: Weronika Wrzesinski Presentation Slides

Chairs/Moderators: Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari and David McDermott, MD, Dana-Farber/ Harvard Center - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Zayd Tippu

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David Cella

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Martin Voss, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Laurence Albiges, MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy

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Chairs/Moderators: Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari and David McDermott, MD, Dana-Farber/ Harvard Center - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Speakers: Daniel Heng, Marc-Oliver Grimm, Cristina Suarez, Eric Jonasch

Chairs/Moderators: Samra Turajlic, MBBS, PhD, The Francis Crick Institute and Lisa Pickering, MD, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Presenter: Salvo LaRosa PhD Kidney Cancer Association

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Chairs/Moderators: Samra Turajlic, MBBS, PhD, The Francis Crick Institute and Lisa Pickering, MD, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Laurence Albiges MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy and Manuela Schmidinger, MD, Medical University of Vienna

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Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari and Ignacio Duran, MD, PhD, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla. IDIVAL

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Martin Voss, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bernard Escudier, MD, Institut Gustave Roussy

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Chairs/Moderators: Samra Turajlic, MBBS, PhD, The Francis Crick Institute and Lisa Pickering, MD, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Chairs/Moderators: Manuela Schmidinger, MD, Medical University of Vienna and Lars Lund, MD, DMSci, Odense University Hospital

Xavier Maldonado, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari

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Raquibul Hannan, MD, PhD, UTSW

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Arnaud Méjean, MD, PhD, HEGP

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Yüksel Ürün, MD, Ankara University School of Medicine

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Chairs/Moderators: Manuela Schmidinger, MD, Medical University of Vienna and Lars Lund, MD, DMSci, Odense University Hospital

Mie Wolff Kristensen

Chair: Lars Lund, MD, DMSci, Odense University Hospital

Lisa Kinget

Isaac Toleman

Fabien Moinard-Butot

Paul Nathan, MD

Chair/Moderator: Ulka Vaishampayan, MBBS, University of Michigan

Speaker Ann Francke, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in London and author of Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace, will lead a discussion on the importance of creating gender-inclusive workplaces, including common challenges when doing so and practical solutions to overcoming them. This session is open to both Women in RCC members and anyone who is an ally of this important KCA initiative.

This event is sponsored by Exelixis and Bristol Myers Squibb. Eisai has provided an unrestricted grant for this initiative and has had no influence on the content.

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Chair/Moderator: Ulka Vaishampayan, MBBS, University of Michigan

Continue the Conversation! Join Women in RCC session speaker Ann Francke, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in London and author of Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace, and other Women in RCC members for an informal networking session on Friday from 17:55-18:15. This networking is open to Women in RCC members and any woman who is an ally of this important KCA initiative, but registration is required.

This event is sponsored by Exelixis and Bristol Myers Squibb. Eisai has provided an unrestricted grant for this initiative and has had no influence on the content.

Chairs: Annika Fendler, PhD, Charité - University Hospital Berlin and Michael Staehler, MD, PhD, University of Munich

Speakers: Prof. James Larkin (UK), Prof. Manuela Schmidinger (Austria), Prof. Laurence Albiges (France), Prof. Camillo Guglielmo Porta (Italy). Presented by Ipsen.

Who is invited: All attendees of the conference
When: Friday, April 19, 2024; 20:00 -22:30
Cost: €10 plus VAT.  Non-refundable will hold the reservation and will go to the cost of creating reservations and assigning groups. (Does not include cost of dinner.)
Description: Indulge in an evening of culinary delight and meaningful connections at our exclusive Dine and Connect event during the conference in Sitges. For just €10, secure your spot for an intimate dinner at a carefully selected restaurant, where you'll be randomly grouped with up to 10 fellow attendees. This unique networking opportunity ensures you engage with a diverse range of professionals, fostering new connections and expanding your conference experience beyond the lecture halls. Don't miss this chance to savor delicious cuisine while building valuable relationships—reserve your seat for an unforgettable Friday night on April 19, 2024, from 20:00 to 22:30.
Where: Restaurants within walking distance of the Meliá

Restaurant Options:
ZEKKEI SITGES | SUSHI NIKKEI
Location: Passeig de les Drassanes, 23, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Type of Food: Sushi – Menu available here.
Distance from Hotel: 10 minute walk

CAN LAURY
Location: Av. del Port d'Aiguadolç, 49, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Type of Food: Seafood – Menu available here.
Distance from Hotel: 10 minute walk

L A T ABERNA DEL P UERTO
Location: Av. del Port d'Aiguadolç, 24, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Type of Food: Seafood – Menu available here.
Distance from Hotel: 10 minute walk

PIERRE SITGES
Location: Passeig de les Drassanes, 27, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Type of Food: Variety: meat, fish, sushi, tapas, burgers.– Menu available here.
Distance from Hotel: 10 minute walk

LA PIZZERIA DEL PORT
Location: Passeig de les Drassanes, 32 Port d’Aiguadolç 08870 Sitges
Type of Food: Pizza Menu available here.
Distance from Hotel: 10 minute walk

The Young Investigators Session is an opportunity for early-career healthcare providers to inquire about the different opportunities in the diverse fields of kidney cancer, such as academia, industry, private practice, and translational/basic research. As the leaders in these sectors, you will be asked to discuss your careers and answer questions from the audience.

Moderator: Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari
Panelists: Laurence Albiges, MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy
           Bradley Leibovich, MD, Mayo Clinic
           Annika Fendler, PhD, Charité - University Hospital Berlin
           

This event is sponsored by Pfizer.

Bradley Leibovich, MD, Mayo Clinic

Chairs/Moderators: Annika Fendler, PhD, Charité - University Hospital Berlin and Ignacio Duran, MD, PhD, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla. IDIVAL

James Brugarolas, MD, PhD, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center - UT Southwestern

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Samra Turajlic, MBBS, PhD, The Francis Crick Institute

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Charlotte Spencer, MBBS, The Francis Crick Institute

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David Braun, MD, PhD, Yale School of Medicine

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David McDermott, MD, PhD, Dana-Farber/ Harvard Center - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Chairs/Moderators: Annika Fendler, PhD, Charité - University Hospital Berlin and Ignacio Duran, MD, PhD, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla. IDIVAL

Lisa Wintner, PhD, Tirol Kliniken

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Chairs/Moderators: Lars Lund, MD, DMSci Odense University Hospital and Dena Battle, KCCure

Berit Eberhard, Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Juan Carlos Julian

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Dena Battle, KCCure

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Chairs/Moderators: Lars Lund, MD, DMSci Odense University Hospital and Dena Battle, KCCure

Introduction: Laurence Albiges, MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy Award Recipient & Lecturer: Bernard Escudier, MD, Institut Gustave Roussy

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Chairs/Moderators: Maxine Tran, MD, PhD, FRCS, MBBS, Royal Free Hospital, UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science and Guillermo De Velasco, MD, PhD, Lyx Institute of Urology

Lisa Pickering, MD, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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Eric Jonasch, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Andrew Furness, MD, The Royal Marsden

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Chairs/Moderators: Maxine Tran, MD, PhD, FRCS, MBBS, Royal Free Hospital, UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science and Guillermo De Velasco, MD, PhD, Lyx Institute of Urology

Speakers: Prof. Thomas Powles, Prof. Laurence Albiges, Prof. Michael Staehler, Prof. Brian Rini

This meeting is organized and sponsored by Eisai, Inc.

Chairs/Moderators: Laurence Albiges, MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy and Ulka Vaishampayan , MBBS, University of Michigan

Panelist: Laura Bukavina, MD, MPH University Hospital

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Panelist: Jean-Christophe Bernhard, MD, PhD, Université de Bordeaux

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Panelist: Kate Young, MBBS, MA, MD, (Res.), MRCP, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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Panelist: Viktor Grünwald MD, PhD, Universitäts­klinikum Essen

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Panelist: Thomas Powles, MD, MBBS, MRC,P NHS Barts Health

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Panelist: Sylvie Negrier, MD, PhD, UNICANCER

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Chairs/Moderators: Laurence Albiges, MD, PhD, Institut Gustave Roussy and Ulka Vaishampayan , MBBS, University of Michigan

Presented by: Bradley Leibovich, MD, Mayo Clinic

Recipient: Rana R. McKay, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Urology at the University of California San Diego

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Chair/Moderator: Michael Staehler, MD, PhD, University of Munich

Panelists: Axel Bex, MD, PhD, The Netherlands Cancer Institute Camillo Porta, MD, University of Bari 'A. Moro' Christian Beisland, MD, PhD, University of Bergen Sylvie Negrier, MD, PhD, UNICANCER Rana McKay, MD

Chairs/Moderators: Lars Lund, MD, DMSci, Odense University Hospital and Cristina Suárez Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari