09:30 – 10:15 EET
Opening-Greetings
Korina Pateli-Bell, President of FairLife Lung Cancer Care
The Very Reverend Archimandrite father Ioil Konstantaros, Ecclesiastical Preacher of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, Representative of His Beatitude Ieronymos II, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
Adonis Georgiadis*, Minister of Health
Eirini Agapidaki*, Alternate Minister of Health
Marios Themistokleous, Deputy Minister of Health
Debra Montague, President Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE), Chair of ALK UK
Ioannis Gravaris, Honorary Vice President of the Hellenic Council of State
Jesme Fox, Medical Director, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, UK and Secretary, Global Lung Cancer Coalition
Shani Shilo, DMD, PhD, Founder & CEO- The Israel Lung Cancer Foundation, Past Chair- Patient Advocates Committee, IASLC, FairLife L.C.C. Advisory Committee Member
(*invited – pending confirmation)
10:15 – 10:40 EET
Introduction
10:15 - 10:30 ΕΕΤ
Lung cancer: A pressing issue for public health
Konstantinos N. Syrigos, Professor of Internal Medicine & Oncology, Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Director of the 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Laboratory, Medical School, NKUA, President of the Hellenic Society for the Study of Lung Cancer (HSSLC)
10:30 – 11:50 EET
Better to Prevent
Chair: Evi Chatziandreou, MD, MPH, DrPH Dr. of Public Health, University of Harvard, FairLife L.C.C. Founding Member and President of the Advisory Committee
10:30 - 10:40 ΕΕΤ
European Lung cancer landscape – Best practices
Mina Gaga, Pulmonologist, former Deputy Minister of Health, Director of the 1st Respiratory Medicine, Department at Hygeia Hospital, Member of the Standing Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe
10:40 - 10:48 ΕΕΤ
The Power of Science; When early detection saves lives
Yannis Politis, Journalist
10:50 - 10:58 ΕΕΤ
Is Greece Ready for Lung Cancer Screening? Learning from Global Experience
Georgia Hardavella, MD, MSc, PhD Consultant, Chest Physician, “Sotiria” Athens Chest Diseases Hospital Chair, Lung Cancer Group (11.01), European Respiratory Society (ERS) Chair, Lung Cancer Group, Hellenic Thoracic Society. Fellowships and Awards Working Group Member, European Respiratory Society (ERS). Secretary, European Board of Accreditation in Pulmonology (EBAP)
11:00 - 11:08 ΕΕΤ
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Implementing Lung Cancer Screening in Greece
Georgia Kourlaba, Assistant Professor of Public Health Nursing – Prevention, Department of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
11:08 - 11:18 ΕΕΤ
Results of Screening Conducted Under FairLife L.C.C.’s “Healthy Lungs” Program
Sophia Lambaki, Reader in Pulmonology – Lung Cancer, Pulmonology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), “G. Papanikolaou” General Hospital
11:20 - 11:50 ΕΕΤ
Panel Discussion – Progress to Date & Future Perspectives
Maria Christina Kravvari, Secretary General for Public Health
Eleftherios Zervas, D Pulmonologist Director of 7th Pulmonary Dept. and Bronchoscopic Unit “Christos Gagas” NHS, Athens Chest Hospital “SOTIRIA” Treasurer of Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS)
Kosmas Iliadis, MD, PhD, FETCS Thoracic Surgeon, Director of Thoracic Surgery Dept. at HYGEIA Hospital, Former President of the Hellenic Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (HCTSS)
George Kapetanakis, President, Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK)
Yorgos Karamihos*, Actor & Director
Giota Kotsekidou, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Director AstraZeneca Greece
Kyriaki Tavernaraki, MD, MSc, PhD Radiologist, Director of the Department of Medical Imaging and Interventional Radiology, “Sotiria” General Hospital for Chest Diseases, Secretary General of the Hellenic Radiological Society
11:50 – 12:35 EET
Section Α
Prevention: The overlooked priorities
11:50 - 11:58 ΕΕΤ
Lung Cancer Without Smoke: From Diagnosis to Empowerment
Andreas Frantzeskos, Lung Cancer Survivor, IT Expert, FairLife L.C.C. Advisory Committee
12:00 - 12:08 ΕΕΤ
Genetic Predisposition to Lung Cancer – Modern Approaches
Efstratios Kosmidis, Associate Professor of Physiology, Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Co-Founder of KARYO Ltd
12:10 - 12:18 ΕΕΤ
Smoking Cessation
Zafeiria Barbaressou, MD, MSc, Pulmonologist, Director, National Health System (NHS), General Hospital of Samos “Agios Panteleimon”; Coordinator of the Working Group on Smoking Cessation, Climate Change, and Health Promotion, Hellenic Thoracic Society
12:20 - 12:28 ΕΕΤ
Invisible Journeys, Tangible Needs – From Silence to Seeking Support
Dimitris Katsioulas, Co-founder & Media Director Catalytica, Digital Strategist FairLife L.C.C.
12:30 - 12:50 EET
Break
12:50 – 14:10 EET
Section Β
Research & Innovation
Chair: Georgios Kapetanakis, President, Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK)
12:50 - 12:58 ΕΕΤ
Clinical Trials: Myths & Facts
Michail Liontos, MD, Medical Oncologist, Assistant Professor of Therapeutics – Oncology, Therapeutics Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
13:00 - 13:08 ΕΕΤ
Cancer Vaccines in Lung Cancer
Elena Linardou, MD, PhD Medical Oncologist, Board Member of FairLife LCC, Director, 4th Oncology Department Metropolitan Hospital, President of the Scientific Committee HeCOG, FairLife L.C.C. Founding Member & Advisory Committee Member
13:10 - 13:18 ΕΕΤ
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Tools in Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Nikos Koufos, MD, ECFMG, PhD, Pulmonologist, Scientific Director of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology Unit, Metropolitan Hospital of Athens
13:20 - 13:28 ΕΕΤ
Clinical and Translational Research in Greece: Institutions and Future Directions
Amanda Psyrri, MD, PhD, FACP, Professor of Medical Oncology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Head of Oncology Department, Attikon University Hospital
13:30 - 13:38 ΕΕΤ
From Research to Hope: The Role of Clinical Trials in Lung Cancer Care
Loukas Synodinos, MSc, ACRP-CP, PMP Clinical Research Director, GCTO Greece/EEA/EMEA/MRL MSD Greece
13:40 - 14:10 ΕΕΤ
Panel Discussion
Spyros Sapounas, President, National Organization for Medicines – (EOF)
Andriani Harpidou MD, Ph.D, FCCP, Assoc. Professor School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Head of Clinical Trials Bureau, 3rd Dpt of Internal Medicine and Laboratory NKUA, “Sotiria” General Hospital
Babis Karathanos, Special Advisor on Pharmaceutical Policy to the Minister of Health
Ιoanna Michalopoulou, M. Life Sciences Lawyer, Michalopoulou & Associates, FairLife L.C.C. Advisory Committee
Jenny Papadonikolaki, Public Affairs & Policy Director Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies
14:10 – 15:00 EET
Section C
Diagnostic Tools & Dilemmas
14:10 - 14:18 ΕΕΤ
Diagnostic Approach – Staging
Philippos Emmanouil, Scientific Supervisor, Pulmonology Department, Mediterraneo Hospital
14:20 - 14:28 ΕΕΤ
Molecular Testing & Biomarkers: Opportunities for Patients
Periklis Foukas, Professor of Pathology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Director of the 2nd Laboratory of Pathology, “Attikon” University Hospital
14:30 - 15:00 ΕΕΤ
Panel Discussion – Current Landscape in Greece and Practical Expectations
Vivian Venetia Vildiridi, Secretary General for Health Services
Aristotelis Bamias, Professor of Internal Medicine-Oncology National & Kapodistrian University of Athens 2nd Propaedeutic Dept of Internal Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital, Vice President Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO)
Eleftherios Eleftheriadis, MD, PhD, MBA, IFCAP, Managing director ISTODIEREVNITIKI SA, Vice President, Hellenic Society of Pathology
Eleftherios Zervas, M.D Pulmonologist, Director of 7th Pulmonary Dept. and Bronchoscopic Unit “Christos Gagas” NHS, Athens Chest Hospital “SOTIRIA”, Treasurer of Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS)
Georgios Kapetanakis, President, Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK)
Pantelis Konstantoulakis, PhD Molecular Biologist & Geneticist, Scientific Director at Genotypos
Marina Koutrouli, Care Giver, Writer, Marine engineer, FairLife L.C.C. Advisory Committee
15:00 – 15:30 EET
Lunch Break
15:30 – 16:30 EET
Section D
Early-Stage Disease
15:30 - 15:38 ΕΕΤ
The Surgeon’s Role in Modern Immunotherapy
Dr Michael Klimatsidas, MSc, PhD, FRCS, Thoracic Surgeon, Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at St. Luke’s Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, Leader of the programs of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery (Uniportal VATS & RATS). Head of the Thoracic Surgery team of Henry Dunant Hospital, Athens
15:40 - 15:48 ΕΕΤ
Perioperative Therapy
Anastasios Boutis, MD Consultant Medical Oncologist 1 st Dpt. Of Medical Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki Greece, BoD Member of the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology
15:50 - 15:58 ΕΕΤ
Targeted Therapies in Early-Stage Disease
Athina Christopoulou, MD, PhD Medical Oncologist, Head of Oncology Unit, St. Andrews General Hospital, Patras
16:00 - 16:08 ΕΕΤ
The Role of Radiotherapy in Early-Stage Disease
Ioannis Georgakopoulos, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, National and Kapodistrian University, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens
16:10 - 16:30 ΕΕΤ
Panel Discussion – Multidisciplinary Team: A Necessity
Eleftherios Eleftheriadis, MD, PhD, MBA, IFCAP, Managing director ISTODIEREVNITIKI SA, Vice President, Hellenic Society of Pathology
Dimitra Kanaloupitis, MD Medical Oncologist, Director of the 4th Oncology Clinic, “IASO” Hospital
Konstantinos Papagiannopoulos, MD, MBCHB, MMED THORAX, FRCS, CTH Senior Lecturer Leeds University Director Thoracic Surgery Leeds, UK Director Thoracic Surgery, Euroclinic, Athens, Greece 25th President and Treasurer European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Georgios Pissakas, Radiation Oncologist, Head of Radiation Oncology Dpt., “Alexandra” General Hospital, Former President of the Hellenic Society of Radiation Oncology
16:30 – 17:50 EET
Section E
Metastatic Disease
16:30 - 16:38 ΕΕΤ
Opening Remarks on Metastatic Lung Cancer
Karen Kelly, CEO IASLC, Professor Emeritus University of California, Davis
16:40 - 16:48 ΕΕΤ
Updates in First-Line Therapy: Emerging Immunotherapies & ADCs
Nektarios Alevizopoulos, Medical Oncologist, Evaggelismos General Hospital
16:50 - 16:58 ΕΕΤ
Subcutaneous Administration
Michalis Nikolaou, Medical Oncologist, Agios Savas” Hospital of Athens
17:00 - 17:08 ΕΕΤ
Recurrence Post-Immunotherapy: Options for Second and Later Lines
Giannis Boukovinas, Medical Oncologist, Head of Oncology Unit, Bioclinic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
17:10 - 17:18 ΕΕΤ
Advances in Metastatic EGFR+ Disease
Nikos Tsoukalas, MD, MSc, PhD, Medical Oncologist, MSc in Bioinformatics, Director, Oncology Department, Veterans Hospital (417 NIMTS), Consultant, Henry Dunant Hospital Center
17:20 - 17:50 ΕΕΤ
Panel Discussion
Athanasios Akalestos, Executive Director SEIV, FairLife L.C.C. Advisory Committee
Petros Christopoulos, MD, PhD Medical Oncologist – Hematologist, Professor of Medicine, Heidelberg University
Evangelia N. Gkizopoulou, MD Respiratory Specialist, Director of 1st Pulmonology Department of IASO
Paris Kosmidis, Head, Medical Oncologist, 2nd Medical Oncology Department, Hygeia Hospital
Dimitris Papageorgiou, Dimitrios Papageorgiou Associate Professor University of Peloponnese, Head Nurse Oncology Unit Euroclinic Athens, Vice president Hellenic Nurses Association. President Hellenic Oncology Nursing Society
Angeliki Souri, FairLife L.C.C. Content & Communications Liaison & Advisory Committee, Vice President Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE)
17:50 – 18:20 EET
Section F
Small-Cell Lung Cancer & RareThoracic Tumors
17:50 - 17:58 ΕΕΤ
Latest Advances in SCLC
Stefania Goura, Medical Oncologist at Metropolitan Hospital, MD PhD
18:00 - 18:08 ΕΕΤ
Rare Tumors: How to Approach & Support Patients
Maria Gazouli, Professor of Biology – Genetics – Nanomedicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
18:10 – 18:20 EET
Break
18:20 – 19:00 EET
Section G
From Diagnosis to Care: Steps that Trully Mater
18:20 - 18:28 ΕΕΤ
Radon, Air Pollution & Asbestos: From Knowledge to Action
Ioannis Mountzios, ΜD, MSc, PhD Medical Oncologist Director 4th Oncology Clinic and Clinical Trials Department Henry Dunant Hospital Center ONCOLIFE network founder
18:30 - 18:38 ΕΕΤ
Addressing Comorbidities Beyond the Primary Condition
Serafeim Chrysikos, MD, MSc, PhD Pulmonologist Consultant -5th Respiratory dpt Sotiria Chest Diseases Hospital Interventional Pulmonology Group Head-HPS
18:40 - 18:48 ΕΕΤ
Nutrition & Exercise
Anna Papageorgiou, Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist, Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Specialist in Physical Education & Sports Science, Scientific Director of Health Promotion Programs “EVROSTIA”
18:50 - 18:58 ΕΕΤ
Infection Prevention & Vaccinations
Nikoletta Rovina, Associate Professor in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Special Secretary of the Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS)
19:00 – 19:35 EET
Section H
Conference Sponsors / Supporters
Panel Discussion
Dimitrios Krikelis, MD PhD, Head of Medical Affairs Oncology, Daiichi Sankyo Greece
Nikos Liakopoulos, MD, Oncology Pipeline Medical Lead, Amgen Hellas
Vicky Oikonomou, Governmental and Strategic Affairs & Patient Engagement and Advocacy Director J&J Innovative Medicine
Stavros Pasaloglou, Health Policy Manager, Oncology – AstraZeneca
Loukas Synodinos, MSc, ACRP-CP, PMP Clinical Research Director, GCTO Greece/EEA/EMEA/MRL MSD Greece
Chryssa Spyropoulou, Marketing and Communications Director Affidea Greece
