School of Medicine and Surgery

Pediatric Oncology in low and middle income countries (LMICs): challenges, strategies and horizon

In-person event organised by Centro Bicocca Global Health
oncologia pediatrica
Ph credits @Andrea Simeone

Thursday 09 March 16:00
Aula Magna Asclepio U8 building, via Cadore 48 Monza

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The Bicocca Global Health Center, University of Milano-Bicocca presents Pediatric Oncology in low and middle income countries (LMICs): challenges, strategies and horizon.

Agenda

  • 16-16.15 Prof. Pietro Invernizzi, Head of Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza

​Opening and welcome. Global Health Department at the University of Milano Bicocca

  • 16.15-16.25 Prof. Andrea Biondi, Director, Department of Pediatrics, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza - ff Scientific Director Fondazione IRCCS S.Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza

Children global medicine program in Monza

  • 16.25-16.35 Prof. Carmelo Rizzari, Head of Pediatric Hematology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza - Fondazione IRCCS S.Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza - SIOP Europe President

SIOPe initiative to support LMICs

  • 16.40-17.05 Prof. Guillermo Chantada, SIOP President (International Society of Pediatric Oncology) 

Supporting the enhancement of pediatric oncology in Low and Middle Income Countries: the role of SIOP. How to treat retinoblastoma in limited resource settings

  • 17.05-17.30 Dr. Roberta Ortiz, Childhood cancer, medical officer WHO (World Health Organization) WHO initiative against childhood cancer

WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer: improving access and strengthening Childhood Cancer Programmes Globally

  • 17.30-17.45 Discussion
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