We are pleased to announce that the 13th KUBEC Researchers Forum ‘Conquering Cancer: A Key Role for EU-Japan Research‘ will take place on 1 December 2023 at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). This is a joint event between the 13th Kobe University Brussels European Centre Researchers Forum and the annual VUB Oncology Research Center Day, in cooperation with ULB-Institut Jules Bordet and the University of Kent.
Speakers from all 4 partner institutes will present the latest developments in cancer research according to 4 key themes.
- Tumor microenvironment, tumor heterogeneity and plasticity
- Development of cutting-edge treatments, with focus on immunotherapy, targeted therapies and radiotherapy (‘precision oncology’)
- Advances in medical technologies and robotics in cancer treatment
- Social and societal issues: Fostering innovations in cancer management, new approaches in patient empowerment and well-being, enhancement of quality of life in patients, their carers and families
In these morning sessions we welcome all researchers and clinicians interested in cancer research. RIZIV/INAMI accreditation is requested.
Venue: VUB Health Campus, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels (see Campusplan)
Date: 1 December 2023
Registration: free registration, deadline extended till Wednesday 22 November 2023
Confirmed Speakers
Prof. Yuzo Kodama
Kobe University
Prof. Raizu Yamaguchi
Kobe University
Dr. Aude Vanlander
VUB
Prof. Ilse Rooman
VUB
Prof. Adrian Podoleanu
University of Kent
Prof. Luc Deliens
VUB
Prof. Hirotaka Shinomiya
Kobe University
Dr. Sarah Hotham
University of Kent
Prof. Karine Breckpot
VUB
Prof. Michelle Garrett
University of Kent
Prof. Takashi Yamaguchi
Kobe University
Prof. Martin Michaelis
University of Kent
Questions? isabelle.houbracken@vub.be