Harvard Annual Update in Neuro-Oncology 2025
Pediatric & Adult CNS/PNS Tumors · Molecular Pathology · Imaging · Surgery · Radiation · Cancer Complications
A comprehensive three-day neuro-oncology program reviewing the diagnosis and management of pediatric and adult CNS and PNS tumors, neurogenetic syndromes, modern molecular classification, neuroradiology, emerging therapies, and neurological complications of cancer.
Stay current in a rapidly evolving multidisciplinary field
Neuro-oncology brings together medical, radiation, and surgical management of pediatric and adult patients with primary and metastatic tumors of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
This three-day program provides a broad review of diagnosis and management across pediatric and adult CNS/PNS tumors, neurogenetic syndromes, and neurological complications of cancer.
Modern molecular neuropathology and neuroradiology concepts are integrated throughout to support accurate diagnosis, classification, and treatment planning.
- Review modern molecular biomarkers and WHO tumor classification
- Compare standard and emerging treatment approaches
- Understand pediatric and adult neuro-oncology separately and together
- Recognize neurological complications of cancer and newer cancer therapies
- Learn through live Q&A and CNS tumor-board style discussions
Four Core Learning Areas
A structured review from diagnosis and classification through treatment and survivorship.
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Embryonal tumors, low- and high-grade gliomas, ependymoma, germ cell tumors, neurogenetic syndromes, and more.
Adult Neuro-Oncology
Adult gliomas, meningioma, CNS lymphoma, pituitary tumors, surgery, radiation, imaging, and experimental therapies.
Molecular Diagnosis
WHO classification, molecular biomarkers, neuropathology, and advanced imaging concepts.
Cancer Complications
Brain, leptomeningeal and spinal metastases, paraneoplastic syndromes, immunotherapy complications, and survivorship.
What You Will Learn
The supplied course page identifies four primary learning goals.
Course Library
The digital package listed in the source includes the following materials.
Complete 3-Day Course Schedule
Open each day to review every listed lecture, Q&A, and CNS tumor-board session.
Day 1: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Complete lecture sequence for Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.
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10:00 - 10:10 am
LectureLissa Baird
Opening Remarks: Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Session
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10:10 - 10:40 am
LectureSanda Alexandrescu
WHO Classification, Pediatric CNS Tumors
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10:40 - 11:10 am
LectureTina Young Poussaint
Advances in the Imaging of Pediatric Brain Tumors
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11:10 - 11:30 am
LectureSusan Chi
Embryonal Tumors
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11:30 - 11:50 am
LecturePratiti Bandopadhayay
Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas
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12:00 - 12:30 pm
LectureMariella Filbin
Pediatric High-Grade Gliomas
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12:30 - 12:45 pm
LectureKaren Wright
Ependymomas
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12:45 - 1:15 pm
InteractiveLissa Baird
Live Question and Answer Session
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1:30 - 1:45 pm
LectureViviana Benitez
Choroid Plexus Tumors
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1:45 - 2:00 pm
LectureShannon MacDonald
Pineal Tumors
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2:00 - 2:15 pm
LectureKee Kiat Yeo
Germ Cell Tumors
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2:15 - 2:45 pm
LectureJustin Jordan
Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis
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2:45 - 3:00 pm
LectureOthon Iliopoulos
Von Hippel Lindau
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3:00 - 3:15 pm
InteractiveLissa Baird
Live Question and Answer Session
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3:15 - 3:45 pm
InteractiveMariella Filbin; Ralph Salloum
Live CNS Tumor Board
Day 2: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Adult Neuro-Oncology
Complete lecture sequence for Adult Neuro-Oncology.
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10:00 - 10:05 am
LectureTracy Batchelor
Welcome: Adult Neuro-Oncology
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10:05 - 10:20 am
LectureE. Antonio Chiocca
Advances in Surgery for Brain Tumors
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10:20 - 10:35 am
LectureRaymond Huang
Advances in the Imaging of Adult Brain Tumors
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10:35 - 10:50 am
LectureAriel Marciscano
Advances in Radiation for Brain Tumors
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10:50 - 11:20 am
LectureMaria Martinez-Lage Alvarez
WHO Classification for Adult Gliomas
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11:20 - 11:35 am
InteractiveTracy Batchelor
Live Question and Answer Session
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12:00 - 12:30 pm
LectureL. Nicolas Gonzalez Castro
Gliomas, IDH-Mutant
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12:30 - 12:45 pm
LectureIsabel Arrillaga-Romany
Gliomas, IDH-Wildtype
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12:45 - 1:15 pm
LectureDavid Reardon
Advances in Experimental Therapies for Gliomas
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1:15 - 1:45 pm
InteractiveL. Nicolas Gonzalez Castro
Live CNS Tumor Board
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2:00 - 2:15 pm
LectureWenya Linda Bi
Meningiomas
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2:15 - 2:30 pm
LectureTracy Batchelor
CNS Lymphomas
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2:30 - 2:45 pm
LecturePamela Jones
Pituitary Tumors
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2:45 - 3:00 pm
InteractiveL. Nicolas Gonzalez Castro
Live Question and Answer Session
Day 3: Friday, July 25, 2025 Neurological Complications of Cancer
Complete lecture sequence for Neurological Complications of Cancer.
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10:00 - 10:05 am
LecturePatrick Wen
Welcome: Neurological Complications of Cancer
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10:05 - 10:35 am
LecturePriscilla Brastianos
Metastases to the Brain
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10:35 - 10:50 am
LectureNancy Wang
Metastases to the Leptomeninges
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10:50 - 11:05 am
LectureJohn Chi
Metastases to the Epidural Space and Spinal Cord
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11:05 - 11:20 am
LectureDavid Gritsch
Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes
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11:20 - 11:40 am
InteractivePatrick Wen
Live Question and Answer Session
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12:00 - 12:30 pm
LectureJulie Miller
Common Neurological Complications in Cancer Patients
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12:30 - 12:45 pm
LectureJorg Dietrich
Neurological Complications of Cancer Immunotherapies
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12:45 - 1:00 pm
LectureDeborah Forst
Survivorship of CNS tumors
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1:00 - 1:15 pm
InteractivePatrick Wen
Live Question and Answer Session
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1:15 - 1:45 pm
InteractiveAnnie Hsieh
Live CNS Tumor Board
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1:45 - 2:00 pm
LectureTracy Batchelor
Closing Statements
Who Should Participate
For providers and trainees involved in adult or pediatric neuro-oncology care.
Course Directors
Three leaders spanning neurology, neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology.
Tracy Batchelor, MD, MPH
Course DirectorNeurologist-in-Chief and Chair, Department of Neurology, Mass General Brigham Martin A. Samuels Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD
Course DirectorNeurosurgeon-in-Chief and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Harvey W. Cushing Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Patrick Wen, MD
Course DirectorDirector, Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Course Faculty
The course includes faculty across neuropathology, pediatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, radiology, and medical oncology.
Sanda Alexandrescu, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Isabel Arrillaga-Romany, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Lissa Baird, MD
Member of the Faculty of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Pratiti Bandopadhayay, MBBS, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Viviana Benitez, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Wenya Linda Bi, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Priscilla Brastianos, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
John H. Chi, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Susan N. Chi, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Jorg Dietrich, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Lisa M. Doherty, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Mariella Filbin, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Deborah Forst, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Galina Gheihman, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
L. Nicolas Gonzalez Castro, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
David Gritsch, MD, PhD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Annie Hsieh, MD, PhD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Raymond Y. Huang, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School
Othon Iliopoulos, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Pamela S. Jones, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Justin Jordan, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Shannon MacDonald, MD
Medical Director, Southwest Florida Protons
Ariel Marciscano, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School
Maria Martinez-Lage Alvarez, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Julie Miller, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Tina Young Poussaint, MD, FACR
Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School
David Reardon, MD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Ralph Salloum, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Nancy Wang, MD, MPH
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Frank Winkler, MD
Professor of Experimental Neuro-Oncology and Managing Senior Physician, Heidelberg University Faculty of Medicine
Karen Wright, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Kee Kiat Yeo, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Frequently Asked Questions
Key details from the supplied course page.
Is this a recorded course?
Yes. The supplied page describes the course as recorded and lists video lectures plus downloadable learning materials.
Are there prerequisites?
No strict prerequisites are listed, although the content is targeted toward practicing healthcare professionals and trainees involved in neuro-oncology care.
What is included?
The supplied page lists 40 videos, one comprehensive PDF, a total library size of 5.78 GB, and digital delivery via Google Drive.
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