2025 Neuro-Oncology Symposium: High-Grade Gliomas and Glioblastomas

Each year, around 300,000 people around the world are diagnosed with glioblastoma, which is a type of high-grade gliomas. High-Grade Gliomas are an aggressive type of cancer found in the brain or spine. They are fast-growing and can spread quickly, which makes them harder to treat. Research shows there has not been any significant breakthroughs in treatment outcomes since the early 2000’s. There are currently several active clinical trials to help patients with these tumors. During this course, we will take a look at some of those promising trials, as well as advances in pathological/genetic testing, and other advancements in treatment options to treat high-grade gliomas and glioblastomas.
When Jun 28, 2025
from 07:30 AM to 01:15 PM
Where Kentucky Science Center 727 W Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Contact Name
Contact Phone 502.588.7414
AttendeesGeneral practitioners, surgeons, ENTs, nurses, nurse practitioners, radiologists, health techs, oncologists, radiation oncologists, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, physiatrists, and neurologists.
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7:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast

8:25 a.m. – Welcome

8:30 a.m. – Dr. Ramin Hamidi – Radiology 

9:00 a.m. – Dr. Brian Williams – Neurosurgical Procedure 

9:30 a.m.  –   Dr. Guneet Sarai – “Patient case reports: Success stories of Brain cancer at Brown Cancer Center/UofL”

10:00 a.m. – Break

10:15 a.m. – Allie Schaber, APRN – “Support and Nursing Care for Glioma Patients”

10:45 a.m. – KEYNOTE:  Dr. Daniel Brat - “A Contemporary View of Diffuse Gliomas”

11:30 a.m. – LUNCH

12:00 p.m. – KEYNOTE: Dr. Joseph Bovi – “Evolving Standards: ASTRO’s Updated Guidelines for Glioblastoma Treatment”

12:45 p.m. – Kavitha Yaddanapudi, PhD – "Cancer Immunotherapy – Challenges and Solutions to Improve Clinical Benefit"

1:15 p.m. – Final Remarks/Adjourn

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Designation Statement

The University of Louisville School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses - This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for  4.8 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number  4-0068-12-26-1437 . The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content. Completion criteria to obtain CE's: Attend entire session and complete the evaluation.

Accreditation Statement
The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians