10:00 – 10:45 EET
OPENING – GREETINGS
Korina Pateli-Bell, President of FairLife Lung Cancer Care
Epiphanius, Bishop of Thespies, Mr. Pavlos, Representative of His Beatitude, the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
Adonis Georgiadis* – Minister of Health
Marios Themistokleous – Deputy Minister of Health
Zenia Saridaki, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist, President of the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Director of the 1st Oncology Clinic at Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, Scientific Director of the Oncology Department of “Asklepios Diagnosis”, Heraklion, Crete
Konstantinos N. Syrigos, MD, PhD, FCCP, Professor & Director, School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, President of Hellenic Association of Lung Cancer (HeALC)
Karen Kelly, MD, CEO of IASLC, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Davis
Debra Montague, Vice President of LUCE, Chair of ALK UK
Dimitris Kontopidis, President of the European Lung Foundation
10:45 – 11:00 EET
Εισαγωγή
THE LUNG CANCER LANDSCAPE IN GREECE
The post-pandemic era
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
11:00 – 11:10 EET
The Importance of Prevention and Early Diagnosis Through the Eyes of Mr. Karamichos
Yorgos Karamichos, Actor & Director
11:10 – 12:30 EET
PREVENTION & EARLY DIAGNOSIS
PREVENTION & EARLY DIAGNOSIS
Moderator: Evi Hatziandreou, MD, MPH, DrPH Dr. of Public Health, University of Harvard Vice President of FairLife L.C.C.
Recent data & challenges
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)
Smoking cessation
Ioanna Mitrouska, Pulmonologist, Director of the National Health System (NHS), Coordinator of the Smoking Cessation Reference Clinic, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete
Infection prevention and vaccination
Nikoletta Rovina, Associate Professor in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Special Secretary of the Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS)
The value of primary health care for early diagnosis
Ioanna Tsiligianni, Associate Professor of General Practice and Public Health, Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete
11:50 – 12:30 EET
Discussion, initiatives, opportunities and recommendations
Fofo Kalyva, Secretary General of Public Health
Dimitris Paraskevis, BSc, MSc, PhD, Board Member of NPHO (EODY), Professor of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine Dept. of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Nikoletta Rovina, Associate Professor in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Special Secretary of the Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS)
Elena Linardou, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist, Director of the 4th Oncology Clinic at “Metropolitan” Hospital, Chair of the ESMO Women for Oncology Committee, Member of the Board of FairLife L.C.C.
Kosmas Iliadis, MD, PhD, FETCS, Thoracic Surgeon, Director of Thoracic Surgery Dept. at HYGEIA Hospital, President of the Hellenic Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (HCTSS)
Rena Bardani, Chair of the Board Hellenic Institute of Health and Safety at work (ELINYAE)
12:30 – 13:30 EET
SECTION A
Lung Cancer Diagnosis in Greece
The New Lung Cancer Staging System
Ioannis Gkiozos, Pulmonologist, Scientific Associate at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Oncology Unit, “Sotiria” General Hospital of Chest Diseases, Head of Task Force of Lung Cancer Group HTS.
Bronchoscopic Diagnosis & Staging
The Future Role of Artificial Intelligence
Nikos Koufos, MD, ECFMG, PhD, Pulmonologist, Scientific Director of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology Unit, Metropolitan Hospital of Athens
Molecular testing: challenges and perspectives
Angeliki Saetta, Professor, Scientific Director of the Molecular Diagnostics Unit, 1st Dept. of Pathology, Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
13:00 – 13:30 ΕΕΤ
Discussion
Sophia Lambaki, Reader in Pulmonology – Lung Cancer, Pulmonology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), “G. Papanikolaou” General Hospital
Dimitris Lioubas, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Assistant Registrar B, Thoracic Surgery Clinic, General Hospital of Nikaia
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
Periklis Foukas, Professor of Pathology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2nd Laboratory of Pathology, “Attikon” University Hospital, Special Secretary of the Hellenic Society of Pathology
Christos Antonopoulos, MD, PhD, EMBA, Director and Board Member | Oncology – Hematology Business Unit, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Greece & Cyprus
13:30 – 13:40 EET
Break
13:40 – 15:30 EET
SECTION B
EARLY AND LOCALLY ADVANCED LUNG CANCER
The implementation of the multidisciplinary board in Greece
Ioannis Boukovinas, Medical Oncologist, Head of Oncology Unit, Bioclinic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The value of biomarkers in lung cancer diagnosis
Periklis Foukas, Professor of Pathology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2nd Laboratory of Pathology, “Attikon” University Hospital, Special Secretary of the Hellenic Society of Pathology
Interventional Pulmonology for the Treatment of Malignant Airway Obstruction
Grigoris Stratakos, MD, PhD, FCCP, Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Interventional Pulmonology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Head of the Interventional Pulmonology Unit, 1st Respiratory Medicine Dept., “Sotiria” General Hospital
Surgical procedure in the light of new therapies
Konstantinos Papagiannopoulos, MD, MBChB, MMed Thorax, FRCS, CTh, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Medical School, University Leeds UK, Director of the Thoracic Surgery Department, Euroclinic, 25th President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
Therapeutic Algorithms in Early and Locally Advanced Lung Cancer
Vangelis Fergadis, Medical Oncologist, Registrar B, Metaxa Cancer Hospital
Perioperative Therapeutic Strategy – The Role of Immunotherapy
Ioannis Mountzios, Medical Oncologist, Director of the 4th Oncology Department and Clinical Trials Unit, Henry Dunant Hospital, Founder of Oncolife Network
Post-surgery Therapeutic Strategies – Targeted Therapies
Nektarios Alevizopoulos, Medical Oncologist, Evaggelismos General Hospital
The Role of Oncology Nurses in Patient Management
Dimitris Papageorgiou, Assistant Professor, University of Peloponnese, Head Nurse Oncology Unit, Euroclinic Athens, President of Hellenic Oncology Nursing Society
15:10 – 15:45 EET
Discussion
Eleftherios Eleftheriadis, Pathologist, Vice President, Hellenic Society of Pathology
Andriani Harpidou, Director of the Clinical Trials Department, 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic and Laboratory, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Sotiria” Hospital
Georgios Pissakas, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist, Head of Radiation Oncology Dpt., “Alexandra” General Hospital, Former President of the Hellenic Society of Radiation Oncology
Levon Toufektzian, Thoracic Surgery Registrar, Director of the Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Athens Medical Center
Vasiliki Mytilinaiou, Caregiver, Business Operations Manager
Angeliki Aggeli, Chief Portfolio Value Officer, Roche Hellas
15:45 – 16:15 EET
LUNCH BREAK
16:15 – 17:15 EET
SECTION C
THE VALUE OF CLINICAL TRIALS
Moderator: Giorgos Kapetanakis, President of Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK)
Moderator: Giorgos Kapetanakis, President of Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK)
The Regulatory Framework and Greece’s Strategic Plan for Oncology Clinical Trials
Stefanos Tarazis, Head of Clinical Trials Dept. EOF, Professor of University of Athens, Gastrenterologist
The Value of Clinical Trials in Clinical Practice and the Real Picture for Lung Cancer
Helena Linardou, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist, Director of the 4th Oncology Clinic, “Metropolitan” Hospital, Chair of the ESMO Women for Oncology Committee, BoD Member, FairLife L.C.C.
Academic Research in Greece and Worldwide
Amanda Psyrri, MD, PhD, FACP, Professor of Medical Oncology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Head of Oncology Department, Attikon University Hospital
The Contribution of the Pharmaceutical Industry to Clinical Research
Theodoros Tsichritzis, Medical Lead Oncology for Greece, Cyprus and Malta, MSD Greece
18:15 – 18:30 EET
SECTION D
METASTATIC LUNG CANCER – RECENT DATA
Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Lung Cancerα
Immunotherapy
Michalis Karamouzis, Medical Oncologist, Professor, School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Personalized Therapies in the Modern Treatment of Lung Cancer – Data and New Approaches
ALK
Theofanis Floros, Director, 5th Oncology Department, Metropolitan General Hospital Deputy Director, Oncology Department, NIMTS Former Research Faculty, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ΕGFR – EXON 20
Maria Lykka, Medical Oncologist, Deputy Director, 4th Oncology Clinic, Clinical Trials Unit, “Henry Dunant” Hospital Center
The rest of the Pie ROS1 – NTRK – RET – BRAF – KRAS – HER2
George Lainakis, MD, MSc, Medical Oncologist, Deputy Director, 4th Oncology Dept., Metropolitan Hospital
18:00 – 18:45 EET
SESSION E
Living with Lung Cancer & Holistic Management
Zoe Grammatoglou, President of the Athens Association of Cancer Patients “KEFI”,
Dimitra Kanaloupiti, Medical Oncologist, Director of the 4th Oncology Clinic, “IASO” Hospital
Paris Kosmidis, Medical Oncologist, Head, 2nd Medical Oncology Dpt., HYGEIA Hospital, Athens
Ifigeneia Koutri, Caregiver, Clinical Psychologist, PhD in Social and Clinical Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Anna Papageorgiou, PhD, Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist, Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Specialist in Physical Education & Sports Science, Scientific Director of Health Promotion Programs “EVROSTIA”
Athina Vadalouka, MD,PhD,FIPP, Assoc.Prof.of Anesthesia,Pain Management and Palliative Care, Director of Pain and Palliative Care Center of Athens Medical Center, PARH.SY.A Past President
Triantafyllia Tabaliaki, BS, MS, Psychologist – Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Group Analyst.
Kiki Tsakaldimi, Μountaineer FairLife Ambassador, Board Member of FairLife L.C.C.
18:45 – 19:20 EET
SESSION F
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
Giorgos Karahalios, MD, Neurologist, Medical Affairs Director, Genesis Pharma
Christos Martakos, Governmental & Industrial Relations Director, Pharmaserve-Lilly S.A.C.I., President Market Access Hellenic Society (MAHS)
Aristidis Nikolaou, MD, MSc Pulmonologist, Medical Manager Oncology Lung, AstraZeneca
Andreas Roussidis, Ph.D. Country Medical Director, GSK (Greece)
Vasiliki Tsami, Director Public Affairs, Greece & European Distributor Markets| Gilead Sciences
Sofoklis Chanos, Communications & Patient Advocacy Manager, BMS Greece
Presentation – Coordination: Elena Papadimitriou, Journalist
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