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\"From<\/a><\/div>

From the Chair<\/a><\/h3>
Dear Colleagues,\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe AANS\/CNS Tumor Section Satellite meeting is finally upon us. \u00a0The Satellite meeting is filled with timely and impactful lectures on spinal oncology, the tumor microenvironment, endoscopic skull base surgery, neurosurgeons ...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Diversifying<\/a><\/div>

Diversifying the CNS and AANS: A Pathway to Improving Patient Care<\/a><\/h3>
The past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the impact of socioeconomic disparity on health outcomes to the forefront of national attention. The pandemic laid bare the disparate access to medical care felt by those at the lowest rungs of...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"2021<\/a><\/div>

2021 Satellite Symposium Update<\/a><\/h3>
The Joint Section on Tumors' much anticipated 15th Biennial\u00a0Tumor Section\u00a0Satellite\u00a0Symposium has been rescheduled for\u00a0October 15\u201316, 2021 , in Austin, Texas. The meeting theme will be Neurosurgical Oncology: A Vision for the Future.\r\n\r\nThis two-day confe...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"CNS<\/a><\/div>

CNS Meeting Update<\/a><\/h3>
The Tumor Section is planning for a dynamic educational program for the CNS Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas, Oct 16-20, 2021. Registrants who sign up for both the CNS Annual Meeting (free registration) and the Tumor Section meeting will save $100. Highlights...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"2021<\/a><\/div>

2021 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Update<\/a><\/h3>
While we were all disappointed that the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting was transitioned to a virtual format. Like any challenge it brings opportunity along with adversity, particularly to reach a wider audience. The frustration of this circumstance brings...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"New<\/a><\/div>

New Tumor Section Research Grants in Partnership with NREF and Nonprofit Organizations<\/a><\/h3>
The Tumor Section has forged new relationships with two nonprofit organizations that have now provided $250,000 in brain tumor research grant funding to NREF applicants since 2020. The Tumor Section in partnership with the brain tumor nonprofit organizations,...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Tumor<\/a><\/div>

Tumor Section Offers More Awards Than Any Other Section<\/a><\/h3>
The Awards Committee is happy to report that the Tumor Section offered 27 awards to high scoring abstracts submitted this year, more than any other section at the AANS and CNS meetings.\u00a0 While the pandemic limited our ability to physically come together ...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Journal<\/a><\/div>

Journal of Neuro-Oncology<\/a><\/h3>
The Journal of Neuro-Oncology (JNO) is the official journal of the AANS and CNS Tumor Section. Several other prominent organizations also help to sponsor the journal. These include the Radiosurgery Society (RSS), the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Update<\/a><\/div>

Update from the Society for Neuro-Oncology Fall 2021\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>
During the pandemic, I have been both inspired and humbled by the resiliency and dedication of the SNO membership who, despite many obstacles, have remained focused and steadfast in their commitment to advance the field of neuro-oncology and improve...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"CNS\/SNO<\/a><\/div>

CNS\/SNO Virtual Brain Tumor Board<\/a><\/h3>
The Society of NeuroOncology and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, in collaboration with the Tumor Section and The Neurosurgical Atlas, have produced a Virtual Brain Tumor Board conference series. This multidisciplinary conference, involving neurosurgeons,...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"NASBS<\/a><\/div>

NASBS Update<\/a><\/h3>
The 2021 Virtual symposium on February 13, 2021, was a great success, with 609 participants. \r\nThe best abstracts were presented, and they are still available online as recorded talks along with the electronic posters until the NASBS 31st Annual Meeting...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"International<\/a><\/div>

International Observership Program Grows in 2022<\/a><\/h3>
CNS Foundation Innovative Seed Grant has recently approved the: CNS Foundation\/Harvard-Massachusetts General Neurosurgery International Observership Program (IOP ) which will be accepting application in Fall 2021.\u00a0 One selected candidate will spend ...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Clinical<\/a><\/div>

Clinical Trials-ABTC<\/a><\/h3>
Clinical Trial Highlight: 08\/25\/2021 \r\nABTC -1801:\u00a0 BGB-290\u00a0and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Gliomas With IDH1\/2 Mutations \r\nBrief Summary \r\nThis phase I\/II trial studies the side effects and how well\u00a0BGB-290 \u00a0(a PARP Inhibitor) and...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Society<\/a><\/div>

Society for Neuro-oncology of Sub-Saharan Africa (SNOSSA) 2021 Update<\/a><\/h3>
The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuro-oncology of Sub-Saharan Africa (SNOSSA) was held, again, as in 2020, virtually, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event was a success, with over 150 registrants representing 28 countries. The...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Review<\/a><\/div>

Review of Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy Studies<\/a><\/h3>
\r\n \tLITT and Pembrolizumab in Recurrent Brain Metastasis (TORCH)\r\n This is an open-label, historically controlled pilot study investigating the immune effect of Laser Interstitial ThermotHerapy (LITT)+ pembrolizumab in adult patients with a primary cancer...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Young<\/a><\/div>

Young Neurosurgeons News<\/a><\/h3>
Throughout 2021, the AANS Young Neurosurgeon\u2019s Committee (YNC), under chair Dr. Jeremiah Johnson, has continued to adapt to the pandemic-influenced academic environment.\u00a0 The Instagram account (@Youngneuros ) and Twitter account (@Youngneuros ) continue to...<\/div><\/div>\n
\"Leadership<\/a><\/div>

Leadership and Committees<\/a><\/h3>
AANS\/CNS Section on Tumors \r\nLeadership & Committees \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nChair \r\nJason Sheehan \r\n \r\n\r\nSecretary & Treasurer \r\nIsabelle Germano \r\n \r\n\r\nPast Chair; Nominating \r\nManish Aghi \r\n \r\n\r\nAdvisory Board \r\nFred Barker \r\n \r\n\r\nAdvisory Board \r\nSteven...<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"NewsletterTOC.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-455","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTumor News: Fall 2021 - Tumor News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/newsletters.aans.org\/tumor\/fall-2021\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tumor News: Fall 2021 - 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