Εγκαίνια 2 νέων αξονικών τομογράφων και της νέας Καρδιολογικής Κλινικής στο Γενικό Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Κηφισιάς ''Οι Άγιοι Ανάργυροι''

Topics:International faculty (EAU, IAU, SIU)Live and semilive surgery (ECIRS, PCNL, mini-PCNL, RIRS)Most recent innovations in endourologyLast updates on new technological devices, lasers and ureteral stentsNew disposable ureteroscopes and suction in RIRS/PCNLFuture in endourologyFocus on technical surgical details and trainingDiscussion with experts of complex clinical casesWorldwide online streamingCHAIRSProf. Paolo Gontero, Dr Andrea BosioDepartment of Urology – Torino University

Pleural procedures vary among countries and continents depending on local experience and budget. This webinar series, dedicated to interventional procedures in pleural diseases, is to familiarise the audience with the variety of diagnostic and management techniques that can be used, showing their strengths and limitations, indications, and possible complications, based on both literature and experience of the lecturers. Not only the results of the recent studies and statements, but also the course of the procedures will be presented, to provide the most practical aspect of the webinar series. There will be four thematic parts: imaging in pleural diseases, practical teaching on pleural procedures (thoracentesis, pneumothorax aspiration, drainage, biopsy), management of common pleural diseases (pleural infection, malignancy, pneumothorax) and future perspectives in pleural interventions. This will be the first webinar series showing practical aspects of both diagnostics and management of pleural diseases, gathering speakers from diverse backgrounds.Learning OutcomesFollowing this webinar series, participants will be able to:Part 1: To use proper imaging modalities to diagnose pleural diseases, knowing their strengths and limitations. The audience will be able to properly assess the patient prior to pleural intervention based on lab test results and ultrasound assessment of thorax, being familiar with contraindications and methods to reduce the risk of complications.Part 2, 3 and 4: To benchmark their own technique against the teachings of the leading experts in the field. They will have the opportunity to improve their technique in the most common pleural interventions including thoracentesis, pneumothorax aspiration, drain insertion, ultrasound-guided pleural biopsy, and medical thoracoscopy. Based on tips presented during the webinars and course of the procedures presented by experienced speakers, attendees will gain critical teaching which is often under-represented in undergraduate and postgraduate training.Part 5, 6, and 7: To expand their current knowledge in the field of management of common and important pleural diseases, namely pleural infections, MPE, pneumothorax, based on the most recent clinical trial data and expertise of the speakers. Not only will it allow them to refresh their knowledge but also to ask the most urgent questions during the webinars.Part 8: Last, but not least, to consider future perspectives of pleural interventions based on discussions and data provided by the experts, that may change future training plans and areas of interest.Topics and schedule1. Imaging in pleural diseases (17 February, 2026)2. Pleural procedures - part one: Pleural puncture and chest drains (24 March, 2026)3. Pleural procedures - part two: Pleural biopsy (23 April, 2026)4. Management of pleural diseases - part one: Pleural infections (19 May, 2026)5. Management of pleural diseases - part two: MPE treatment for pulmonologists - how do I do it? (9 June, 2026)6. Management of pleural diseases - part three: Primary and secondary pneumothorax (22 September 2026)7. Quo vadis interventional pulmonology of pleura? Future perspectives for pleural procedures (13 October 2026)Check the programme tab for more details regarding each session.FormatSeven webinar sessions are planned, with each session running for one hour. The format includes 45 minutes dedicated to talks and activities, concluding with a 15 minute question-and-answer period.Recordings and educational materials will be accessible to registered participants on the day following the webinar.CME creditsAn application will be submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for CME accreditation of this event. The number of credits that you will receive will correspond to the time you spend viewing the sessions live.

How do cells and tissues build themselves and respond to their environment? Over the past decade it has become clear that physico-chemical properties are rapidly modulated to accommodate or drive changes in shape or behavior and to exchange matter and information with the environment.Solving the grand challenges of this field requires integrating expertise from biology, physics, and engineering. Furthermore, understanding which processes are system-specific and which represent generalizable principles requires us to use an evolutionary lens to compare across the tree of life.Responding to this important challenge, we bring together researchers across all biological systems who will particularly focus on new technologies that empower studies of cell wall, cytoskeleton, and membrane biology, such as advanced imaging in in vitro and in vivo systems, as well as approaches combining molecular biology with computational and biophysical approaches.Since this is a new and expanding area, we will have a particular focus on early-career researchers. Our goal is to inspire, catalyse, and foster collaborations across diverse communities to reach a comprehensive understanding of mechanobiology across kingdoms, integrating cell wall, actin and membrane biochemistry and biophysics with cell mechanics.