The modern multidisciplinary tumour board, Pisa/IT, September 24-25, 2026
Multidisciplinary tumour boards (MDTBs) are essential for collaborative decision-making, bringing specialists together to determine the best treatment strategies. As interventional radiologists take on an increasingly active role in these discussions, their ability to present scientific evidence on local-regional therapies and advocate for their inclusion in treatment options is becoming more critical. While IRs excel in technical expertise, many have limited formal training in communication and leadership within the MDTB setting.
This specialized course, hosted together by ESIR and IASIOS, offers a unique combination of scientific updates and hands-on communication training, equipping IRs with both the latest evidence on local-regional therapies and the skills to engage confidently in MDTB discussions. The programme is structured over two focused days.
On the first day, participants will review the latest clinical evidence on primary liver, kidney, and colorectal liver cancers. Case-based discussions with multidisciplinary experts will provide valuable insights into how IR treatments are evaluated within MDTBs.
On the following day, the focus will shift to practical communication and leadership skills. Participants will engage in interactive exercises on conflict resolution, stakeholder analysis, and team dynamics, designed to reinforce essential soft skills through real-world scenarios. The day will conclude with a debrief session, ensuring that participants leave with concrete strategies to enhance their engagement and leadership within MDTBs.
This course provides a unique opportunity to refine both clinical and communication expertise, enabling IRs to take a more active role in MDTB discussions and contribute to better patient outcomes. Availability is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who should attend?
This course is open to interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training, together with a multidisciplinary colleague. Participation of an IR in MDTBs is a key component of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology and a core requirement for IASIOS accreditation. Teams from IASIOS facilities are particularly encouraged to attend this course to strengthen IR engagement and communication skills within MDTB discussions.
Preliminary programme
Thursday, September 24, 2026
08:30 – 09:15 Registration
09:15 – 09:30 Welcome and course introduction
09:30 – 10:45 The MDTB arena
IR and MDTB: what the guidelines say
IR and MDTB: the oncologist’s perspective
IR and MDTB: the surgeon’s perspective
IR and MDTB: the radiation oncologist’s perspective
The other locoregional treatments, surgery and radiation oncology: “Collabotition” collaboration when you can, competition when you must
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:20 HCC MDTB
Clinical case I: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Clinical case II: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Clinical case III: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Take-home papers: five articles you must know for the MDTB arena
12:20 – 13:20 Lunch
13:20 – 14:40 Kidney
Clinical case I: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Clinical case II: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Clinical case III: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Take-home papers: five articles you must know for the MDTB arena
14:40 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 16:20 Colorectal liver and lung metastases
Clinical case I: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Clinical case II: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Clinical case III: how I discussed that complex clinical case
Take-home papers: five articles you must know for the MDTB arena
16:20 – 16:40 The anaesthesiologist’s perspective: before, during, and after the MDTB
Friday, September 25, 2026
09:00 – 10:00 Communication – conflict, crises, ethical dilemmas
10:00 – 11:00 Simulation I – conflict, crises, ethical dilemmas
Case scenario 1: HCC MDTB
Case scenario 2: Kidney MDTB
Case scenario 3: Colorectal MDTB
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 – 12:00 Simulation de-brief
12:00 – 13:00 Simulation II – conflict, crises, ethical dilemmas
Case scenario 1: HCC MDTB
Case scenario 2: Kidney MDTB
Case scenario 3: Colorectal MDTB
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 Simulation summary
14:30 – 15:00 Patient follow up, outcome measures
Patients follow up
Ongoing education for MDTB members
15:00 – 15:10 Final remarks and closing
Local hosts
ESIR and IASIOS are thrilled to welcome Sarah Perugia, a leadership transformation specialist, to this course to lead the communication workshops. In her career, Sara has helped medical professionals refine their leadership presence, navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence, and foster collaborative teams. Through interactive coaching and hands-on workshops, she has empowered doctors to communicate with clarity, authority, and empathy – transforming not just teams, but also patient outcomes.
Preliminary faculty
To be determined
Venue
University of Pisa
Bldg 30 – Cisanello Hospital
Via Paradisa 2
I56124, Pisa
Italy
Registration
Please note that this course welcomes teams consisting of one interventional radiologist and one multidisciplinary colleague, as well as individual interventional radiologists.
The registration fees are as follows:
| Early Fee (until July 31, 2026) | Regular Fee (as of August 1, 2026) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Course registration (CIRSE member*) team** | € 500 | € 610 |
| Course registration – team** | € 710 | € 920 |
| IASIOS Centre registration | € 500 Travel grant available*** | € 610 Travel grant available*** |
To attend the ESIR courses as a member, CIRSE membership fee for the year of the course must be settled.
Interventional radiologists attending the course may bring with them a multidisciplinary colleague. These two physicians will then be able to attend the course under the “team fee”.
IASIOS member facilities are eligible to receive up to € 1000 (€ 500 per person) of travel support once registered for the course. If your team is part of an IASIOS centre, please contact [email protected] for further details about your travel support.
These fees include:
- Course attendance of 1 interventional radiologist and 1 multidisciplinary colleague
- Teaching material for the course
- Coffee breaks and lunch on both days
General information
- Please note that this course is limited to 20 teams of participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To attend the ESIR & IASIOS course as a CIRSE member, the CIRSE membership fee for the year of the course must be settled.
- Please note that your registration becomes valid only after receipt of payment and after confirmation by the CIRSE Central Office.
- When making your flight bookings, please make sure that you will be able to stay for the entire course.
Invoices will be issued by the CIRSE Foundation, Neutorgasse 9, 1010 Vienna, Austria.
CIRSE Foundation
Neutorgasse 9
1010 Vienna
Austria
Phone: 0043 1 904 2003
Fax: 0043 1 904 2003 30
Email: [email protected]
Cancellation of course registration
The CIRSE Foundation offers all participants the possibility of purchasing insurance with our partner “Europäische Reiseversicherung” via this link. Thus, the CIRSE Foundation itself will not refund any amount after a cancellation of registration. All requests have to be issued to the “Europäische Reiseversicherung” directly. Refunds will be given within the terms and conditions of the “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. Name changes will be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Please note that CIRSE offers just a platform to affect a policy between you and “Europäische Reiseversicherung”.
Accommodation
A list of recommended hotels will be provided soon.