Delivery format
Online
Course overview
This educational event covers an unmet need on dedicated courses on adrenal tumours in endocrinology (this year, it will cover adrenocortical carcinoma). The attendees will gain knowledge on these topics and on the relevant research findings of those delivering the course.
Course delivery
From this course, you will:
- Acquire clinical knowledge on adrenal cancer from different perspectives, i.e. endocrinology, surgery, radiology, pathology, oncology, etc..
- Learn about updates in management of adrenal cancer.
Timetable
Saturday 20 September 2025 (via Zoom)
Programme
Theme: Adrenocortical Carcinoma
09.00–9.15
Welcome and Introduction to ACC
Dr Cristina Ronchi (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
Part one: moderation by Cristina Ronchi
9.15–9.45
Radiological features of ACC
Dr Balraj Dhesi (Consultant Radiologist QEHB)
9.45–10.15
Surgical approach to ACC
Mr Max Almond (Consultant Adrenal Surgeon QEHB)
10.15–10.45
Histological characteristics of ACC
Dr Kassiani Skordilis (Consultant Pathologist QEHB)
10.45–11.15
MCQs
Faculty moderated by Dr Alessandro Prete
11.15–11.30
Short Break
Part two: moderation by Agata Juszczak
11.30–12.00
Biomarkers for differential diagnosis and monitoring of ACC
Dr Vasilis Chortis (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
12.00–12.30
Prognostic classification of ACC
Dr Cristina Ronchi (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
12.30–13.00
What to know – nurse perspective / patient association
Miriam Asia (Adrenal Specialist Nurse QEHB)
13.00–13.30
MCQs
Faculty moderated by Dr Alessandro Prete
13.30–14.30
Lunch Break
Part three: moderation by Vasilis Chortis
14.30–15.00
Role of mitotane for treatment of ACC
Dr Yasir Elhassan (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
15.00-15.30
Management of advanced stages: systemic and local treatment
Dr Mabel Teng / Dr Maaz Sadiq (Consultant Oncologist QEHB)
15.30-16.00
Targeted therapies and innovative treatments
Dr Cristina Ronchi/Dr Vasilis Chortis (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
16.00-16.30
MCQs
Faculty moderated by Dr Alessandro Prete
16.30-16.45
Closing remarks
Credit
Applying for 3 credits from RCP
Start date
20 September 2025
Teaching staff
Cristina Ronchi
Reader in Endocrine Oncology and Consultant Endocrinologist and President of the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumours.
Staff profile for Dr Cristina L Ronchi, Reader in Endocrine Oncology at the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements listed.
Fees and scholarships
£30
Application process
Deadline is Wednesday 17 September.
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