Program

Special Lecture

Special Lecture 1
Neoadjuvant therapy for anaplastic thyroid carcinoma: Experience in the MD Anderson Cancer Center (Tentative)

Speaker Mark Zafereo MD Anderson Cancer Center

Special Lecture 2
Global trends in thyroid cancer treatment: "Less is more" and related research (Tentative)

Speaker Louise Davies Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

International Session

International Session 1
Case Spotlight: Tumor Board Perspectives on Intriguing Cases

DiscussantMaria CabanillasMD Anderson Cancer Center
Louise DaviesGeisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Mark ZafereoMD Anderson Cancer Center

The session features intriguing cases in the fields of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Expert panelists, including our esteemed international guests, will provide their insights and engage in discussions.

International Session 2
Global Perspectives: Debating Thyroid Cancer Approaches in Japan and the USA

DiscussantMaria CabanillasMD Anderson Cancer Center
Louise DaviesGeisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Mark ZafereoMD Anderson Cancer Center
Kiyomi HoriuchiTokyo Women's Medical University
Yasuhiro ItoKuma Hospital
Taiji KoyamaKobe University
Sueyoshi MoritaniOmi Medical Center
Haruhiko YamazakiYokohama City University Medical Center

In recent years, the clinical guidelines for thyroid cancer management in Japan and the USA have increasingly aligned under the banner of risk-adapted management, emphasizing a "less is more" approach. However, some differences still exist. It is also a fact that the United States has made significant advances in pharmacotherapy. Through discussions with invited international experts, we aim to gain insights from the American perspective and seek clues for addressing future research questions.

Special Symposium

Special Symposium
Global Adventures: Learning from Study Abroad Experiences

CommentatorMaria CabanillasMD Anderson Cancer Center
Louise DaviesGeisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Mark ZafereoMD Anderson Cancer Center

Our colleagues with study abroad experience will share their inspiring journeys and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. They will discuss the challenges they faced and the insights gained during their time overseas, highlighting the allure of studying abroad. Additionally, we will be graced with reflections from our esteemed international guests, enriching our understanding of the global educational landscape.

Meet the Professor Session

Meet The Professor 1

Speaker Mark Zafereo MD Anderson Cancer Center

Meet The Professor 2

Speaker Louise Davies Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Meet The Professor 3

Speaker Maria Cabanillas MD Anderson Cancer Center