Imperial Prostate & Focal Therapy Society Masterclass 2025
Friday 11 April - Saturday 12 April 2025
Sir Alexander Fleming Building
Imperial College London
London SW7 2AZ
Registration
Registration fees cover attendance on both days. Single day, virtual attendance and same-day registration options are not available. Registration closes at 23:55 on Sunday 6th April, 2025. A confirmation email will be sent automatically once your transaction is complete.
Standard Rate (from 01-02-2025)
Consultant - £520.00
Resident Doctor - £310.00
Healthcare Professional (including Nurse, Researcher etc.) - £205.00
Industry - £520.00
Hands-On Training
Registered delegates will be contacted directly to book hands-on training sessions.
Faculty & Delegate Dinner
Friday 11th April 2025
Consultants, resident doctors, and healthcare professionals are invited to join us for a dinner with members of the Imperial Prostate & Focal Therapy Society Masterclass 2025 faculty. Please be aware that tickets for this event are limited and an additional fee applies (£85.00). Kindly note that participation in this event is not open to industry members.
Cancellation
Registration fees cannot be refunded for any cancellations after Sunday 6th April, 2025. Cancellations before this date will be subject to a 20% administration fee.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England has awarded up to 13.5 CPD points for this event.
Friday 11 April - Plenary & Training Sessions
Prostate MRI Review Workshop
A state-of-the-art workshop in reporting and reviewing multi-parametric, bi-parametric and post-focal prostate MRI, with multiple case studies and expert oversight. Delegates will have one work-station per 1-2 users.
Focal Therapy - Meet the Experts
Do you have a burning question about one of your cases? Curious about focal therapy, or an established user keen to provide support? Join experts in the field in a relaxed open-floor environment answering your questions, reviewing cases, and pontificating about the areas of prostate cancer treatment they are passionate about.
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (Part One)
Chaired by Mr Johann Boaz & Mr Martin Connor
The Visible Lesion is the Most Important Factor in Prostate Cancer
Professor Mark Emberton, University College London, UK
State of the Art Review: Prostate Cancer Imaging
Professor Anwar Padhani, The Institute of Cancer Research, UK
The Role of Imaging in Active Surveillance
Professor Jonas Hugosson – University of Gothenburg, SE
Post-treatment Assessment of Success and Failure
Mr Taimur Shah, Imperial Prostate, UK
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (Part Two)
Chaired by Ms Mariana Bertoncelli Tanaka & Mr Chase Ng
Organised PSA Testing
Professor Anna Lantz, Karolinska Institute, SE
Integrating Diagnosis and Treatment
Professor Ardeshir Rastinehad, Northwell Health, US
How AI for MRI Can Help with Prostate Biopsy
Professor Andre Abreu, Keck Medicine of USC, US
Faculty & Delegate Dinner (paid ticket event)
09:00-09:25
09:25-10:40
10:40-11:00
11:00-12:30
12:30-13:30
13:30-15:00
15:00-15:20
15:20-15:35
15:35-16:50
16:50-17:50
19:00-21:00
09:00-09:55
09:55-10:15
10:15-11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-14:15
14:15-14:35
14:35-14:50
14:50-16:10
16:10-17:25
Welcome & Awards
Prostate Cancer Screening
Chaired by Mr Nikhil Mayor & Francesca Rawlins
State of the Art Review: Prostate Cancer Screening
Professor Jonas Hugosson – University of Gothenburg, SE
The Performance of MRI & Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer Screening
Professor Anna Lantz, Karolinska Institute, SE
How can TRANSFORM fill the Evidence Gap?
Professor Rakesh Heer, Imperial Prostate, UK
Break
Lunch
Hands-on Training
Enhance your practical skills through expert led hands-on training including HIFU, cryotherapy, IRE/Nanoknife and prostate biopsy techniques. Sessions TBC.
Break
Mermaid Medical Sponsored Symposium
Civco Pivot Pro – Experience and Learning
Dr Derek Lomas, Mayo Clinic, US
Saturday 12 April - Plenary & Training Sessions
Holistic Care in Patients with Prostate Cancer
Chaired by Mr Martin Connor & Mr Alexander Light
Managing Male LUTS/BPH in those with Prostate Cancer
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schwentner, Tuebingen, DE
New BPH Technologies to Treat Prostate Cancer
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schwentner, Tuebingen, DE
Management of Urinary Problems after Prostate Cancer Treatment
Professor Hashim Hashim, Bristol Urological Institute, UK
Management of Sexual Dysfunction after Prostate Cancer Treatment
Professor Suks Minhas, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
Break
Hands-on Training
Enhance your practical skills through expert led hands-on training including HIFU, cryotherapy, IRE/Nanoknife and prostate biopsy techniques. Sessions TBC.
Lunch
Prostate MRI Review Workshop
A state-of-the-art workshop in reporting and reviewing multi-parametric, bi-parametric and post-focal prostate MRI, with multiple case studies and expert oversight. Delegates will have one work-station per 1-2 users.
Focal Therapy - Meet the Experts
Do you have a burning question about one of your cases? Curious about focal therapy, or an established user keen to provide support? Join experts in the field in a relaxed open-floor environment answering your questions, reviewing cases, and pontificating about the areas of prostate cancer treatment they are passionate about.
Break
Sonablate HIFU Sponsored Symposium
Not all HIFU is the same!
Mr Tim Dudderidge, University Hospital Southampton, UK
Prostate Cancer Treatment (Part One)
Chaired by Dr Archana Gopalakrishnan & Mr Joseph Norris
State of the Art Review: Focal Therapy
Professor Ardeshir Rastinehad, Northwell Health, US
How do I Integrate a Multi-disciplinary Approach to Prostate Care?
Professor Rafael Sanchez Salas, McGill University, CA
Precision Based Active Surveillance
Professor Kara L. Watts - Montefiore Einstein, US
Focal Therapy: My Early Experience and Learning Curve
Professor Kara L. Watts - Montefiore Einstein, US
Prostate Cancer Treatment (Part Two)
Chaired by Dr Nicolas Bonanno & Mr Johann Boaz
“Tool Box” vs “One Energy Does All”
Dr Lara Rodríguez Sánchez, Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, FR
Is There Consensus on What We Should Treat with Focal Therapy?
Dr Lara Rodríguez Sánchez, Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, FR
How Do We Deal with Recurrence after Radiotherapy?
Professor Thomas Polascik, Duke University Medical Center, US
Is an RCT Between Focal Therapy & Standard of Care a Pipe Dream?
Professor Caroline Moore, University College London, UK
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