Precision Oncology Galens

The Evolution of Precision Medicine

Educational Insights on Biomarkers in Solid Cancer

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As an attendee, you will hone your skills on genomics to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.

About the Course

This live E-learning based program is specifically designed to provide Practicing Oncologist, Pathologist, Residents and Fellows of Oncology & Pathology with the skills and knowledge of genomics that are required to gain a more competitive edge in their clinical practice and improve the quality of life of our cancer.

This is a Nepal Medical Council accredited program, enabling participating doctors to receive credit points and will also receive a Certificate of completion.

The programme is scheduled to commence on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The sessions will be on every Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Nepal Time.

Provide a detailed overview of molecular aspects of cancer and genomics and its applications in today’s Oncology Clinical practice.

Provide the latest concepts in the field of precision oncology and the utility of the same in cancer patient care.

Provide insights to read NGS reports and how its interpretation, sample collection & handling and the basic criteria for a successful sequencing run of the tumor sample.

Enable Next-Gen Oncologists for utilising genomics in personalizing cancer treatment.

Course Curriculum

SESSION 1

1 Hour

Personalized Treatment for Solid Cancers : Guideline-Deﬁned Biomarkers and
CGP-Informed Approaches.
Dr. Vidya Veldore, Clinical Director, 4baseCare.

SESSION 2

1 Hour

Understanding Cancer Genomics : Fundamentals of Cancer Mutations.
Dr. Vidya Veldore, Clinical Director, 4baseCare

SESSION 3

1 Hour

A Comprehensive Overview of Hereditary Cancer and Cancer Syndromes.
Divya Uchil, Senior Genetic Counselor, 4baseCare

SESSION 4

1 Hour

Liquid Biopsy: An Emerging Diagnostic Tool for Cancer Detection.
Dr. Vidya Veldore, Clinical Director, 4baseCare

SESSION 5

1 Hour

The Role of Bioinformatics in NGS Report Interpretation.
Dr. Vidya Veldore, Clinical Director & Vyomesh Javle, Clinical Bioinformatics Team Lead, 4baseCare

SESSION 6

1 Hour

Challenges and Criteria for Sample Acceptance in NGS Testing.
Dr. Sreekanth, Lab Head, 4baseCare

TOTAL COURSE DURATION - 6 HOURS

Who are Eligible?

This course is open to all Practicing Oncologist, Pathologist, Residents and Fellows of Oncology & Pathology.

Practicing Oncologist

Residents and Fellows of Oncology & Pathology

Onco Pathologist

Our Patron

Dr. Sudip Shrestha

Founder and Chairman
Nepal Cancer Hospital
and Research Center

Dr. Sudip Shrestha, a prominent ﬁgure in the medical ﬁeld, embarked on his journey in 1985, earning his MBBS from JIPMER, India. He furthered his expertise with an MD in Internal Medicine from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and specialized in Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute in India.

Dr. Shrestha's invaluable contributions to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, where he has been a dedicated member for an extended period, are noteworthy. As the Executive Chairman of Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center.

He continues striving for state-of-the-art cancer treatment in Nepal. His visionary efforts include founding organizations for cancer care and advocating for national health policies to cover cancer treatment in Nepal.