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CommunityUpcoming EventsIASIOS x ESIR : The Modern Multidisciplinary Tumour Board (MDTB) Course

IASIOS x ESIR : The Modern Multidisciplinary Tumour Board (MDTB) Course

IASIOS is pleased to continue its collaboration with the European School of Interventional Radiology (ESIR) in 2026 with “The Modern Multidisciplinary Tumour Board”, returning to equip IRs with the skills necessary to navigate multidisciplinary discussions and strengthen their role in patient management.

Participation in MDTBs is a core criteria for IASIOS accreditation, according to the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology, ensuring that interventional radiologists and oncologists feel confident to contribute and communicate effectively at their tumour board meetings.

The course is open to interventional radiologists and their multidisciplinary colleagues from IASIOS centres, and they are eligible for free registration and travel allowance of up to €500 per person.

The Modern Multidisciplinary Tumour Board
Pisa/IT, June 29-30, 2026

Preliminary Programme | Local hosts | Faculty | Venue | Registration

Multidisciplinary tumour boards (MDTBs) are essential for collaborative decision-making, bringing specialists together to determine the best treatment strategies. As interventional radiologists (IRs) take on an increasingly active role in these discussions, their ability to present scientific evidence on local-regional therapies and advocate for their inclusion in treatment options is becoming more critical. While IRs excel in technical expertise, many have limited formal training in communication and leadership within the MDTB setting.

This specialized course, hosted by ESIR and IASIOS, offers a unique combination of scientific updates and hands-on communication training, equipping IRs with both the latest evidence on local-regional therapies and the skills to engage confidently in MDTB discussions. The programme is structured over two focused days.

On the first day, participants will engage in interactive exercises on conflict resolution, stakeholder analysis, and team dynamics, designed to reinforce essential soft skills through real-world scenarios. The day will conclude with a debrief session, ensuring that participants leave with concrete strategies to enhance their engagement and leadership within MDTBs.

On the following day, the focus will shift to the latest clinical evidence on primary liver, kidney, and colorectal liver cancers. Case-based discussions with multidisciplinary experts will provide valuable insights into how IR treatments are evaluated within MDTBs.

This course provides a unique opportunity to refine both clinical and communication expertise, enabling IRs to take a more active role in MDTB discussions and contribute to better patient outcomes.

Scientific programme

11:15-11:45 Registration

11:45-12:00 Welcome and introduction

12:00-14:00 Communication workshop

Welcome and orientation
Exercise 1: Influence Mapping
Exercise 2: Interactive Actor Games
Exercise 3: Live Actor Scene and Delegate Analysis

14:00-15:00 Lunch

15:00-17:00 Communication workshop (continued)

Energizer and Learning Game
Exercise 4: NASA Survival ChallengeGroup reflection and Learning Harvest
Exercise 5: Action Postcards and Buddy Commitment
Closing and thanks

Tuesday, June 30

09:30-10:15 Evidence key points

The evidence in support of MTDB
HCC: What Guidelines Say
RCC: What Guidelines Say
mCRC: What Guidelines Say
Discussion

10:15-10:45 Educational pills and instructions for group work

10:45-11:45 MDTB Case Simulation: HCC

Group work on selected cases under supervision
Presentation

11:45-12:00 Coffee break

12:00-13:00 MDTB Case Simulation: Kidney

Group work on selected cases under supervision
Presentation

13:00-13:45 Lunch

Group work on selected cases under supervision
Presentation

13:45-14:45 MDTB Case Simulation: Colorectal liver and lung metastasis

Group work on selected cases under supervision
Presentation

14:45-15:00 Final remarks and closing

Local hosts

Prof. Laura Crocetti
Prof. Laura Crocetti
IASIOS Committee Member
(Pisa, Italy)
Prof. Marco Calandri
Prof. Marco Calandri
IASIOS Council Member
(University of Turin, Italy)
Sarah Perugia
Sarah Perugia
Leadership Transformation Specialist

ESIR and IASIOS are thrilled to welcome Sarah Perugia, a leadership transformation specialist, to this course to lead the communication workshops. In her career, Sara has helped medical professionals refine their leadership presence, navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence, and foster collaborative teams. Through interactive coaching and hands-on workshops, she has empowered doctors to communicate with clarity, authority, and empathy – transforming not just teams, but also patient outcomes.

Preliminary Faculty

TBA

Venue

Centro Congressi Le Benedettine
Piazza S. Paolo a Ripa D’Arno, 16
56125 Pisa
Italy

Registration

The course is open to physicians from IASIOS centres, including interventional radiologists and their multidisciplinary colleagues. Eligible participants will receive free registration and a EUR 500 travel allowance.

General Information

  • Please note that this course is limited to 30 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • When making your flight bookings, please make sure that you will be able to stay for the entire course.

Accommodation

Palazzo Feroci
4-5*, 15 min. walk from the venue
2, Via della Faggiola
Phone: +39 050 20527; +39 371 5525176
Email: [email protected]
https://www.palazzoferoci.com/

Hotel Bologna
4*, 7 min. walk from the venue
57, Via Giuseppe Mazzini
Phone: +39 050 502120
Email: [email protected]
https://hotelbologna.pisa.it/

NH Pisa
4*, 12 min. walk from the venue
2, Piazza della Stazione
Phone: +39 390 504 3290
E-mail: [email protected]
https://www.nh-hotels.com/en

Residence Le Benedettine
(student residence) 1 min. walk from the venue
18, Lungarno Sonnino
Phone: +39 050 28 257
Email: [email protected]
https://www.residence.unipi.it