🧠 Metastatic Brain Tumors: Surgery vs SRS – How to Choose 🕥 10:50–11:05 AM Dr. Majed Alghamdi A focused, practical overview on decision-making in brain metastases, highlighting indications, outcomes, and patient-centered selection between surgical resection and stereotactic

Interactive tumor board ongoing!

Kicking off Session 1: Advanced Imaging in Neuro-Oncology at the MECNO Main Conference 🧠 Advanced MRI Techniques in Glioma Imaging 🕑 2:00–2:20 PM Dr. Hanan Alharthi A high-yield overview of advanced MRI applications — including perfusion, diffusion, and spectroscopy — for

Continuing Session 1: Advanced Imaging in Neuro-Oncology 🧠 Distinguishing Pseudoprogression from True Progression 🕝 2:20–2:40 PM Dr. Fahad Albadr A practical, case-based approach to differentiating treatment-related changes from true tumor progression, highlighting the role

Continuing Session 1: Advanced Imaging in Neuro-Oncology 🧠 Role of PET in Neuro-Oncology 🕝 2:40–3:00 PM Dr. Nada Almenieir An insightful review of the expanding role of PET imaging in neuro-oncology, focusing on tumor characterization, response assessment, and clinical

Reflecting on the remarkable achievements of 2025, we’re proud to share some of the most compelling stories from Northwestern Medicine #Neurosurgery. Highlights from last year include: • Developing a faster approach to assessing the effectiveness of #glioblastoma treatment •

Starting Session 3: Palliative and Supportive Care in Neuro-Oncology 🕊️ Symptom Management in Advanced Brain Tumors – Balancing Pain Relief with Cultural Norms 🕑 2:00–2:20 PM Dr. Khaled Alghamdi A thoughtful and practical discussion on optimizing symptom control in advanced

Continuing Session 3: Palliative and Supportive Care in Neuro-Oncology Early Integration of Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology Clinics 🕝 2:20–2:40 PM Dr. Musab Aldhari An important overview of the benefits of early palliative care integration in neuro-oncology, highlighting its

Continuing Session 3: Palliative and Supportive Care in Neuro-Oncology 🗣️ End-of-Life Communication in Arab Cultural Context 🕝 2:40–3:00 PM Dr. Mohammad Alshahri A culturally grounded and practical talk on navigating end-of-life discussions in neuro-oncology, focusing on

— Immunotherapy & Molecularly Targeted Agents in CNS Tumors 🧠 Immunotherapy Frontiers in Pediatric CNS Tumors: From Checkpoint Inhibitors to CAR–T Advances Dr. Maryam Fouladi A high-yield update on the evolving immunotherapy landscape in pediatric CNS tumors, covering key

Continuing Session 4: Developmental Therapeutics — Immunotherapy & Molecularly Targeted Agents in CNS Tumors 🧬 Innovation in Cell-Based & Microbiome-Modulating Therapies for Brain Tumors Dr. Khalid Shah A cutting-edge overview of novel therapeutic platforms in neuro-oncology,

Starting Day 3 – Session 5: Advances in Glioma 🧬 Beyond Histology: New Grading Paradigms in IDH-Mutant Astrocytomas and Their Clinical Impact Dr. Daniel Brat An authoritative update on the evolving classification and grading of IDH-mutant astrocytomas, emphasizing molecular

Continuing Session 5: Advances in Glioma 🎯 Targeted and Immunotherapy Advances in Glioma Dr. Vinay Puduvalli A comprehensive update on emerging targeted agents and immunotherapy strategies in glioma, reviewing current evidence, ongoing trials, and how these approaches are

Continuing Session 5: Advances in Glioma 🧬 IDH Inhibitors in Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma: Current Evidence and Future Directions Dr. David Schiff A focused review of the evolving role of IDH inhibitors in low-grade diffuse gliomas, covering clinical data, therapeutic potential,

🧠 Advancing Therapies in Pediatric High-Grade & Midline Gliomas Dr. Maryam Fouladi A comprehensive update on modern treatment strategies for pediatric and young adult high-grade gliomas, highlighting cooperative group trials (COG & CONNECT) and emerging targeted options,

🧠lInnovations in Management of Brain Metastases Dr. Taher Tweigeri A practical update on modern strategies for brain metastases, highlighting evolving systemic therapies, multidisciplinary care, and emerging approaches that are improving intracranial control and patient

Just wrapped up the 3rd Best of ASTRO Gulf 2026 Proud to participate as a speaker & ASTRO Ambassador to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 . Amazing opportunity to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, and strengthen our radiation oncology community across the region #ASTRO #RadOnc ASTRO

Grand Round Highlight: An extraordinary session on Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma in the Era of Precision Medicine: International and Regional Challenges Delivered by Dr. Mossaed Alyahya (Mossaed Alyahya, MD مساعد اليحيى) Sparked an exciting discussion and offered valuable perspectives on current

مساء الخير والتوعية 💐 أتحدث بعد قليل في برنامج (MBC في اسبوع) في أسبوع MBC

الحمد لله على توفيقه وتيسيره، فلقد تم الانتهاء من تأليف الكتاب الطبي للممارسين الصحيين باللغة الإنجليزية بعنوان: (Essential Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease). حيث يضمّ هذا الإصدار العلمي ٢٨ فصلاً شارك في إعدادها وتأليفها ٢٨ مؤلفًا من نخبة الاستشاريين والمتخصصين من المملكة