Program Overview

Program Overview

The Birmingham Adrenal Tumour Masterclass is an educational event that covers an unmet need on dedicated courses on adrenal tumours in endocrinology. This year, it will cover adrenocortical carcinoma. The attendees will gain knowledge on these topics and on the relevant research findings of those delivering the course.

Course Delivery

From this course, you will:

• Acquire clinical knowledge on adrenal cancer from different perspectives, i.e. endocrinology, surgery, radiology, pathology, oncology, etc.
• Learn about updates in management of adrenal cancer.
• Obtain up to 6 CDP points from the Royal College of Physicians

Timetable

The course will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2025, via Zoom.

Programme

Theme: Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• 09.00–9.15: Welcome and Introduction to ACC by Dr Cristina Ronchi (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
• 9.15–9.45: Radiological features of ACC by Dr Balraj Dhesi (Consultant Radiologist QEHB)
• 9.45–10.15: Surgical approach to ACC by Mr Max Almond (Consultant Adrenal Surgeon QEHB)
• 10.15–10.45: Histological characteristics of ACC by Dr Kassiani Skordilis (Consultant Pathologist QEHB)
• 10.45–11.15: MCQs Faculty moderated by Dr Alessandro Prete
• 11.15–11.30: Short Break
• 11.30–12.00: Biomarkers for differential diagnosis and monitoring of ACC by Dr Vasilis Chortis (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
• 12.00–12.30: Prognostic classification of ACC by Dr Cristina Ronchi (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
• 12.30–13.00: What to know – nurse perspective / patient association by Miriam Asia (Adrenal Specialist Nurse QEHB)
• 13.00–13.30: MCQs Faculty moderated by Dr Alessandro Prete
• 13.30–14.30: Lunch Break
• 14.30–15.00: Role of mitotane for treatment of ACC by Dr Yasir Elhassan (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
• 15.00-15.30: Management of advanced stages: systemic and local treatment by Dr Mabel Teng / Dr Maaz Sadiq (Consultant Oncologist QEHB)
• 15.30-16.00: Targeted therapies and innovative treatments by Dr Cristina Ronchi/Dr Vasilis Chortis (Consultant Endocrinologist QEHB)
• 16.00-16.30: MCQs Faculty moderated by Dr Alessandro Prete
• 16.30-16.45: Closing remarks and Credit

Teaching Staff

• Dr Cristina L Ronchi: Reader in Endocrine Oncology and Consultant Endocrinologist and President of the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumours.

Entry Requirements

No entry requirements listed.

Fees and Scholarships

The course fee is £30.

Application Process

Bookings for this course will open shortly.