The 17th Bryan Warren School of Pathology
Lung and Mediastinum
23-24 November 2024, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (live) and Online (virtual)
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WELCOME
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to the 17th Bryan Warren School of Pathology, set for the 23rd and 24th of November, 2024. This year, we have the privilege of organizing this symposium in collaboration with the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology (BDIAP) and the Association of Basic Medical Sciences of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In keeping with the evolving nature of academic gatherings, we will host this event as a hybrid format, welcoming both in-person attendance and virtual participation.
Our theme for this edition is Lung and Mediastinal Pathology. We are honored to have Dr. Michael A. den Bakker and Dr. Jan von der Thusen, both renowned Consultant Histopathologists, as our keynote speakers. They will delve into the critical updates and practical approaches in Lung and Mediastinal Pathology, providing invaluable knowledge and insights.
We aim to create a stimulating educational environment that will foster the development of young specialists, pathology residents, and clinicians alike. Join us for what promises to be an enriching and insightful academic journey.
FACULTY
Dr. Jan von der Thüsen is specializing in histopathology with a focus on thoracic and cardiovascular pathology. Educated at the Universities of Cambridge and London, he completed his specialist training at Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands, where he also earned his Ph.D. for research on gene therapy for atherosclerosis. Dr. Thüsen developed his subspecialty in thoracic pathology through roles at the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam and the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust in London. Currently, he is the lead thoracic pathologist at Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam, where his research encompasses the pathology of lung and mediastinal neoplasms, fibrotic lung disease, and transplantation pathology.
Dr. Michael den Bakker, a distinguished researcher in Pathology at Erasmus MC (Erasmus University Medical Center) in Rotterdam, Netherlands, has made significant contributions to our understanding of various medical conditions. His work encompasses critical areas such as neuroendocrine carcinoma, thymic epithelial tumors, and unusual thymoma subtypes. Dr. den Bakker’s expertise extends to asymptomatic lipofibroadenoma and innovative techniques like NeuroSAFE in radical prostatectomy. Through meticulous research, he enhances patient care and advances the field of pathology.
DATE AND VENUE
23-24 November 2024
In-person:
Sarajevo School of Science and Technology
Hrasnička cesta 3a
Ilidža, Sarajevo
Bosnia and Hezegovina
Online (virtual):
Zoom platform
LOCAL ORGANIZERS
Semir Vranić, MD, PhD
Faruk Skenderi, MD, PhD
Nejra Selak, MD
Ermina Vukalić, BSc
Amila Hadžić, MSc
REGISTRATION
In-person (Live) event
Early registration: until September 30, 2024.
- Specialists/Consultants: 100 EUR
- Residents/Trainees: 70 EUR
- Students: 40 EUR
Late registration: October 1 – November 15, 2024.
- Specialists/Consultants: 130 EUR
- Residents/Trainees: 100 EUR
- Students: 70 EUR
Virtual (Online) only access
- -20% for any time and type of registration
UPCFBIH members (self-paying)
- -50% for any time and type of registration
PROGRAM
| Saturday AM – Lung | Michael den Bakker |
|---|---|
| 09.00 – 09.30 | Handling of lung specimens |
| 09.30 – 10.15 | Lung neoplasia, usual types |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | coffee break ☕ |
| 10.30 – 12.00 | Lung neoplasia, rare types |
| 12.00 – 12.45 | Non-neoplastic / interstitial lung disease – 1 |
| 12.45 – 13.45 | Lunch break |
| Saturday PM – Mediastinum | Michael den Bakker |
|---|---|
| 13.45 – 14.30 | Thymic epithelial tumors |
| 14.30 – 15.15 | Other thymic and mediastinal tumors |
| 15.15 – 15.30 | Tea break 🫖 |
| 15.30 – 17.30 | case discussion |
| Sunday AM – Lung & pleura | Jan von der Thüsen |
|---|---|
| 09.00 – 10.00 | Predictive testing (TKI + IO) |
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Response evaluation and resistance testing |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Non-neoplastic / interstitial lung disease – 2 |
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Coffee break ☕ |
| 11.15 – 11.45 | Pleural pathology |
| 11.45 – 13.00 | Case discussion |
