The Joint Section on Tumors’ much anticipated 15th Biennial Tumor Section Satellite Symposium has been rescheduled for October 15–16, 2021, in Austin, Texas. The meeting theme will be Neurosurgical Oncology: A Vision for the Future.

This two-day conference will feature engaging scientific sessions that explore technological advances in neurosurgical neuro-oncology, including tumor microenvironment and spinal oncology. We will also focus on neurosurgeons as clinical scientists and managing recurrence in neuro-oncology.

Breakout sessions for residents, fellows, and young attendings will address topics such as tips for the first 3-5 years of practice, endoscopic skull base surgery, and incorporating technology in neuro-oncology. And the best original science will be presented with four oral abstract sessions selected from a total of 87 submitted abstracts. Additionally, there will be industry-sponsored breakfast and lunch symposiums. On Saturday afternoon, the program will transition into the honored guest symposium highlighting the career of Edward R. Laws, Jr., MD.

The exciting Anniversary Gala will take place on Friday evening during which the Tumor Section’s Career Awards will be presented for distinguished service (The Mark Rosenblum Distinguished Service Award), career accomplishments (The Charles B. Wilson Award), and mentoring (The Andrew T. Parsa Mentorship Award), along with certificates for best oral and poster presentations from the open abstract sessions during the day.