2nd International Symposium on Tumor-Host Interaction in Head and Neck Cancer and 3rd International Symposium on HPV Infection in Head and Neck Cancer

Präsenzveranstaltung

The 2nd International Symposium on Tumor-Host Interaction in Head and Neck Cancer will be a joint meeting together with the 3rd International Symposium on HPV Infection in Head and Neck Cancer thus taking onto account the fact that infections with cancer-causing human papillomaviruses (HPV) are becoming more and more common among patients. Additionally, the congress continues as well the series of annual meetings on experimental head and neck oncology in collaboration with the Working Group Oncology of the German Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. The conference will bring together young and senior scientists to encourage a lively exchange. Innovative topics in Head and Neck Oncology will be presented and discussed by renowned invited speakers from all over the world.

Topics:

• Tumor immune system interplay
• Immunotherapy – basic science and clinical implementation
• Tumor microenvironment
• Host-directed mechanisms of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
• Molecular biology of HPV-associated disease
• Epidemiology of HPV-associated disease
• HPV detection and its clinical relevance
• Modern-day treatment of HPV-driven oropharynx cancer
• Mechanisms of tumor metastasis
• Biomarkers
• Novel technologies
• Special controversies and round table sessions