Collaborative Workshops
Foundational Molecular Research in Head & Neck Oncology & Insights into Molecular Tumor Boards
Date: Nov 6, 2025
Venue: Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru
Scientific Programme
| TIME | TOPIC | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 AM | Paradigm Shift in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Clinical to Molecular Treatments | Dr. Karthik N. Rao |
| 09:30 - 10:00 AM | Introduction to Molecular Research in Head and Neck Oncology | Dr. Paturu Kondaiah |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Diagnostic Tools in Molecular Research | Dr. Aruna Korlimarla |
| 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Mutational Landscape in Head and Neck Cancer | Dr. Akhileshwar Namani |
| 11:00 - 11:30 AM | Importance of Histopathology in Molecular Research (Working Tea) | Dr. Shanthi Velusamy |
| 11:30 - 01:00 PM | Molecular Tumor Board Cases: Oral SCC, Salivary Gland Cancer, Thyroid Cancer |
Moderator: Dr. Sreeram M. P. Panelists: Dr. Karthik N. Rao, Dr. Sasi Mouli, Dr. Sandhya Appachu M., Dr. Karthik S. Rishi, Dr. Aruna Korlimarla, Dr. Shanthi Velusamy, Dr. Sulakshana M. S. |
| 01:00 - 02:00 PM | Liquid Biopsies in Head and Neck Cancers | Dr. Ben O'Leary |
| 02:00 - 03:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 03:00 - 03:30 PM | Importance of PD-L1 in Head and Neck Cancers | Dr. Ashitha N. N. |
| 03:30 - 05:00 PM | Lab Tour & Demonstration of Molecular Lab (PCR, NGS, Sanger Sequencing, Mass Spectroscopy) | Lab Team |