Learn about the latest advances in Neuro-Oncology"

As a this educational program will, we will see how the histological heterogeneity of glioblastoma makes total eradication impossible, because residual cancer cells invade the parenchyma, which remains invisible to any radiographic technique. In this way, we analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic management of both primary and metastatic brain tumors. We will discuss current technologies used for the resection of gliomas, such as awake craniotomy, fluorescence-guided surgery, neuronavigation, neuroendoscopy, among many others.

Another advance that will be widely seen comes from the field of genomics whose advances have made it possible to learn that more than half of pediatric brain tumors have genetic abnormalities that could help in diagnosis or treatment, which is reflected in the recent decision of the World Health Organization to classify such tumors by genetic alterations, rather than by tumor type. Therefore, precision medicine for pediatric brain tumors is now a reality, and possibly in the near future also for adult brain tumors.

Immunotherapy has shown promise for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme. This is because glioblastoma multiforme exhibits powerful adaptive capabilities, a relative lack of immunogenicity, an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and intratumoral heterogeneity. Therefore, experts agree that immune-targeted therapies are likely to play a central role in improving the durability of treatment.

To facilitate student learning, TECH has created this advanced program based on the exclusive Relearning methodology. In addition, exclusively for this program, the university has had the support of a guest director, a relevant international figure in the field of Neuro-Oncology and Neurosurgery, who will share with the graduates several masterclasses in video format talking about his contributions to this medical field, as well as sharing his expert experience with the graduates.

The teaching staff will be formed by a clinical team of the highest level, as well as by a guest director of international relevance in the field of Neuro-Oncology"

This professional master’s degree in Neuro-Oncology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of more than 75 clinical cases presented by Neuro-Oncology experts
• Its graphic, schematic and practical contents provide scientific and assistance information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Diagnostic-therapeutic developments on assessment, diagnosis, and intervention in Neuro-Oncology. It contains practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Iconography of clinical and diagnostic imaging tests
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• With special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in Neuro-Oncology
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This professional master’s degree may be the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to expanding your knowledge in Neuro-Oncology, you will obtain a professional master’s degree from TECH Technological University"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this professional master’s degree”

Take the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Neuro-Oncology and improve the care of your patients”

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best hospitals and universities, aware of the relevance of current training to intervene in the diagnosis and treatment of oncological neurological pathology, and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

Update your competences in Brain Tumors and Neuro-oncologic Complications in Pediatrics means of the most innovative theoretical-practical methodology of the online educational Panorama”

General Objective

• Create a global and up-to-date vision of Neuro-Oncology and all its aspects, allowing the student to acquire useful knowledge and, at the same time, generate interest in expanding the information and discovering its application in their daily practice

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Brain Tumors Biology

• Update knowledge in the molecular biology of cancer, especially in relation to the concept of genetic heterogeneity, reprogramming of the microenvironment in neurological tumors and the role of the immune response in cancer control
• Provide and expand knowledge on immunotherapy, as an example of a clear scientific advance in translational research, and one of the most promising lines of research in cancer treatment
• Learn how advances in the molecular biology of brain tumors have been incorporated into anatomopathological diagnosis, many of them as a result of extensive genetic research on the origin of these neoplasms, their behavior according to the molecular pattern expressed and the therapeutic viability of attacking certain mutations with new chemotherapies
• Learn about the new "World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Primary Tumors of the Central Nervous System", which incorporates for the first time the need for molecular biology markers for the correct classification of astrocytic, oligodendroglial and medulloblastoma tumors
• Describe the utility of liquid biopsy, focused on the genomic analysis of circulating tumor DNA, for a more adequate diagnosis of brain gliomas, enabling their classification

Module 2. Radiology in the Management of Brain Tumors

• Delve into the new magnetic resonance techniques in neuro-oncology
• Manage the most recent developments in computed tomography for the management of neuro-oncological complicationsValue the role of nuclear medicine in the diagnosis of neuro-oncologic complications
• Analyze the different types of primary tumors of the central nervous system

Module 3. Neurosurgery of Brain Tumors

• Describe an accurate surgical strategy in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors
• Delve into neuromonitoring in brain tumor surgery
• Develop new techniques to assist in neuro-oncological surgical treatments
• Define the different surgeries and protocols for the awake patient

Module 4. Radiotherapeutic and Pharmacological Management of Brain Tumors

• Know the radiotherapy management of brain metastases and primary brain tumors
• Delve into the impact of recent clinical trial results on clinical practice

Module 5. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Algorithms for Brain Tumors

• Study treatment algorithms for anaplastic astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas and glioblastomas
• Develop the monitoring and management of immune-related adverse events

Module 6. Pediatric Brain Tumors and Neuro-ocologic Complications

• Delve into the preoperative management and current considerations in pediatric brain tumor surgery
• Know the main neuro-oncological complications in children with systemic cancer

Module 7. Special Brain Tumors

• Study the algorithm for the treatment of Germ Cell Tumors
• Develop the new techniques in Skull Base Surgery
• Delve into the Management of Malignant Skull Base Tumors
• Explore the latest developments in brain tumors and neurofibromatosis

Module 8. Cerebral and Leptomeningeal Metastases

• Develop new immunotherapy treatments concerning brain metastases
• Understand the role of chemotherapy in the treatment of brain metastases

Module 9. Paraneoplastic Syndromes and Comorbidities in Neurological Cancers

• Study paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration, paraneoplastic sensory neuronopathy and more paraneoplastic syndromes
• Address new developments in the approach to necrotizing myopathies and paraneoplastic dermatomyositis
• Know the neurological complications of leukemia, digestive tumors, nephrourinary cancer and sarcomas
• Delve into the neuro-oncology of gynecological cancer

Module 10. Neurological and Medical Complications in Cancer

• Describe the main neurological complications in radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immuno-biological therapies
• Develop methods for prevention and early detection of cognitive impairment
• Know the management of infectious, cardiovascular, endocrinological and nutritional comorbidities
• Delve into the palliative management of the symptoms of brain tumors

Module 11. The Future Collaborative World in Neuro-Oncology

• Know the main virtues of Big Data, networking and collaborative online world in neuro-oncology
• Develop the vomponents of clinical management in Oncology

A unique academic experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"