The Dutch Expert Centre for Screening (LRCB) is a knowledge driven organization that aims for optimal medical and physico-technical quality of screening programmes. Our experts both supervise and contribute. The LRCB controls and optimizes screening programs and skills of professionals through knowledge  and training. In this way the LRCB continuously improves the quality of early detection and diagnosis, of breast cancer and tuberculosis.

The LRCB organises international courses in Breast Cancer Screening in cooperation with the EUSOBI.

During these highly interactive small-scale courses screening radiologists or radiologists with an interest in screening have the opportunity to update their knowledge and develop their mammography reading skills. Hands-on sessions play an important role, in which participants individually read screening examinations. Each reading session will be followed by an interactive discussion with the trainer and other participants. Guided by experts in the field of breast cancer screening, participants receive individual feedback on their reading skills during the course.
Furthermore, the programmes will incorporate a series of lectures by several experts in the field of radiology, pathology, breast positioning, epidemiology and physico-technical aspects of digital breast cancer screening.

Dear colleagues,
dear friends,
Since the very beginning of our teamwork, we have been passionate about scientifically sound, clinically relevant and didactically polished teaching. The enthusiastic feedback from our participants motivates us to constantly improve our courses.

This is the story behind our CEM courses: A coherent teaching on highest scientific, clinical and teaching standard.
This Case Reading Session is designed as a trailer to our main courses.
You want to have a closer look at our way of teaching? You want to read some cases together with us?
Then come and join this session!

See you soon.
Yours,

Pascal Baltzer and Matthias Dietzel

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OUTLINE
1 Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CEM) is increasingly recognized as a powerful diagnostic tool in breast imaging. CEM relies on similar principles as breast MRI, highlighting cancer by IV contrast, thereby bypassing the limitation of dense breast tissue. Possible applications of CEM are problem solving and screening in women with dense breasts.
2 In this interactive course you will receive an evidence-based and unbiased expert view of CEM. You will learn all relevant technical basics of CEM. You will familiarize yourself with CEM in clinical examples. You will acquire practically relevant knowledge for your practice in interactive discussions. You will train your CEM skills during interactive case readings.
3 To optimize your teaching experience, we use latest e-learning technology including HD-streaming, multiple channels for interaction with your tutors and anonymous online polls with real time feedback.

Speaker: Ritse M. Mann, Nijmegen/NL
Moderator: Iva Biondic Spoljar, Zagreb/HR
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 18:00-19:00 CEST

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover basic principles of breast magnetic resonance imaging.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– Analysing breast MRI images based on morphologic, kinetic and diffusion criteria
– Establishing indications for breast MRI

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
– optimize image quality and protocols
– increase their diagnostic effectiveness

Speaker: Pascal Baltzer, Vienna/AT
Moderator: Matthias Dietzel, Erlangen/DE
Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
Time: 18:00-19:00 CEST

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover the fundaments of reporting breast MRI.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– Correct breast MRI reading
– Structured breast MRI reporting
– Evidence based breast MRI interpretation

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
– Optimize their breast MRI reading set-up
– Apply structured breast MRI reporting principles
– Understand the value evidence based breast MRI interpretation

EUSOBI Breast MRI Training Course – “Breast imaging with MRI, opening to CEM”

Dear colleagues,
Dear friends,

with 70+ participants from over 20 countries worldwide, the second edition of our Summer School in July 2023 was a great success. Read and view the feedback from enthusiastic attendees 👉 here.

We’re privileged to have László Tabár join us again as the keynote speaker for our third Summer School series.

Across three evenings, you’ll enjoy his famous blend of didactic lectures and interactive case discussions.

During our Summer School you will grasp all essential information, gain expert firsthand advice, and train your skills on cases from László’s famous multimodal cases collection.

These insights and firsthand tips will not only be enlightening, but also be instrumental in enhancing your clinical skills.

Check our homepage for the detailed programme and do not miss the trailer!

See you soon!

Yours,

Pascal and Matthias
(Prof. Dr. Pascal Baltzer and Prof. Dr. Matthias Dietzel – directors of the School of Radiology – hosts of the Summer School)

Dear colleagues,
Dear friends,

with 70+ participants from over 20 countries worldwide, the second edition of our Summer School in July 2023 was a great success. Read and view the feedback from enthusiastic attendees 👉 here.

We’re privileged to have László Tabár join us again as the keynote speaker for our third Summer School series.

Across three evenings, you’ll enjoy his famous blend of didactic lectures and interactive case discussions.

During our Summer School you will grasp all essential information, gain expert firsthand advice, and train your skills on cases from László’s famous multimodal cases collection.

These insights and firsthand tips will not only be enlightening, but also be instrumental in enhancing your clinical skills.

Check our homepage for the detailed programme and do not miss the trailer!

See you soon!

Yours,

Pascal and Matthias
(Prof. Dr. Pascal Baltzer and Prof. Dr. Matthias Dietzel – directors of the School of Radiology – hosts of the Summer School)

Dear colleagues,
Dear friends,

with 70+ participants from over 20 countries worldwide, the second edition of our Summer School in July 2023 was a great success. Read and view the feedback from enthusiastic attendees 👉 here.

We’re privileged to have László Tabár join us again as the keynote speaker for our third Summer School series.

Across three evenings, you’ll enjoy his famous blend of didactic lectures and interactive case discussions.

During our Summer School you will grasp all essential information, gain expert firsthand advice, and train your skills on cases from László’s famous multimodal cases collection.

These insights and firsthand tips will not only be enlightening, but also be instrumental in enhancing your clinical skills.

Check our homepage for the detailed programme and do not miss the trailer!

See you soon!

Yours,

Pascal and Matthias
(Prof. Dr. Pascal Baltzer and Prof. Dr. Matthias Dietzel – directors of the School of Radiology – hosts of the Summer School)

Short Info Text:
Dear colleagues,
dear friends,

Werner Kaiser himself, the inventor of breast MRI, introduced us to “his” method some 20 years ago. Over one decade we were part of his core team gaining extensive first-hand knowledge from Werner. Ever since then, breast MRI has been at the very center of our comprehensive activities. Meanwhile we have joined the small circle of internationally recognized top experts in breast MRI.

Since the very beginning of our activities, we have been jointly committed to scientifically sound, clinically relevant and didactically polished teaching in breast MRI. The enthusiastic feedback from our participants motivates us to constantly improve our courses. This is story behind our breast MRI courses: A coherent teaching of breast MRI on highest scientific, clinical and teaching standard. The basic course is directly connected to the advanced course.

This Case Reading Session is designed as a free trailer to the main course.

You want to get to know us? You want to get to have a closer look at our diagnostic approach?  You want to discuss some cases with leading experts? Then you have found the right place.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Yours
Pascal Baltzer and Matthias Dietzel

Please visit our webpage to learn more about our famous breast MRI courses.
We are looking forward to welcoming you soon at the School of Radiology!
Yours,
Pascal Baltzer and Matthias Dietzel

OUTLINE
Werner Kaiser himself, the inventor of breast MRI, introduced us to “his” method some 20 years ago. Over one decade we were part of his core team. Here we gained extensive first-hand knowledge from Werner.
Since the very beginning of our activities, we have been jointly committed to scientifically sound, clinically relevant and didactically polished teaching in breast MRI. The enthusiastic feedback from our participants motivates us to constantly improve our courses.
Here comes the story behind this two-part course: A coherent teaching of breast MRI on highest scientific, clinical and teaching standards. And most of all: You will have fun!

Speaker: Panagiotis Kapetas, Vienna/AT
Moderator: Machteld Keupers, Leuven/BE
Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 18:00-19:00 CEST

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover the essentials of breast core needle biopsy.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– Optimal management of lesions detected on breast imaging
– Differentiation between BIRADS 3-4-5 lesions
– Correlation of radiologic findings with pathologic diagnosis

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
– Choose the most appropriate biopsy technique for a specific lesion
– Recognize the diagnostic pitfalls in radiologic-histopathologic correlation for optimal patient management

Please visit our webpage to learn more about this second part of our breast MRI course.
We are looking forward to welcoming you soon at the School of Radiology!
Yours,
Pascal Baltzer and Matthias Dietzel

OUTLINE
Werner Kaiser himself, the inventor of breast MRI, introduced us to “his” method some 20 years ago. Over one decade we were part of his core team. Here we gained extensive first-hand knowledge from Werner.
Since the very beginning of our activities, we have been jointly committed to scientifically sound, clinically relevant and didactically polished teaching in breast MRI. The enthusiastic feedback from our participants motivates us to constantly improve our courses.
Here comes the story behind this two-part course: A coherent teaching of breast MRI on highest scientific, clinical and teaching standards. And most of all: You will have fun!

Speaker: Nisha Sharma, Leeds/UK
Moderator: Mirjam Wielema, Nijmegen/NL
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 19:00-20:00 CEST

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover the fundaments of Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– How to perform a vacuum assisted biopsy (VAB).
– Selecting the right patient group for vacuum assisted biopsy.

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
– Know the VAB procedure, its limitations and benefits.
– Value VAB and it’s use in clinical practice.

Speaker: Matteo Lambertini, Genoa/IT
Moderator: Marianna Fanizza, Bologna/IT
Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Time: 18:00-19:00 CEST

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover fundaments of breast cancer pathology.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– the most relevant aspects of breast cancer pathology
– clinical implications of breast cancer pathological features
– critical information for patient’s prognosis

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
– identify the most relevant information about breast cancer that the breast radiologists should know
– identify the impact of tumor histology on diagnostic accuracy

We are pleased to announce that the 8^th World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer (CoBrCa) will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK from September 11-13, 2024.
The congress is being held in partnership with the UK Association of Breast Surgery (ABS).

CoBrCa 2024 will directly address controversial topics in breast cancer management with key issues explored and audience participation encouraged. This multi-faceted congress of interest to all involved in the treatment of breast disease will bring many top local and international experts to Edinburgh.

Speaker: Katja Pinker-Domenig, New York/US
Moderator: Simone Schiaffino, Lugano/CH
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 18:00-19:00 CEST

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover the role that AI has had, has, and will have in breast imaging.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– Deepening their knowledge on how AI can support us in our daily work as breast care givers.
– Learning what we can and will be able to obtain from AI in our work, from research to clinics.

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
– Understand the fundamentals of AI, with particular interest in breast cancer management.
– Understand the roles that AI has today in the work of the breast care givers.
– Understand what roles AI will have in the work of the breast care givers.

Dear colleagues, dear friends,
We cordially invite you to our breast MRI courses!
Please visit our webpage to learn more about our famous breast MRI courses.
We are looking forward to welcoming you soon at the School of Radiology!
Yours,
Pascal Baltzer and Matthias Dietzel

OUTLINE
Werner Kaiser himself, the inventor of breast MRI, introduced us to “his” method some 20 years ago. Over one decade we were part of his core team. Here we gained extensive first-hand knowledge from Werner.
Since the very beginning of our activities, we have been jointly committed to scientifically sound, clinically relevant and didactically polished teaching in breast MRI. The enthusiastic feedback from our participants motivates us to constantly improve our courses.
Here comes the story behind our breast MRI courses: A coherent teaching on highest scientific, clinical and teaching standards. And most of all: You will have fun!
Our courses are designed as a sequel (Basic, Advanced, Expert). In case you book more than one course together, you receive a 20% bundle-discount. Depending on your previous knowledge and interest, you may, of course, attend any course individually. Please visit our webpage to learn more and check which course fits best to your level of knowledge.

We are glad to announce the 4thEuropean Congress on Cancer and Oncology Research on October 28-29, 2024 at Rome, Italy with the theme “Breaking Barriers: Collaborative Approaches in Cancer Research”. Our Aim is to bring global scientists/ researchers and business professionals to one platform. Oncology Research 2024 includes the series of B2B & B2C meetings, Oral Talks, Poster Presentations, and Workshops & Exhibitions by Industries, Academicians, Professors, and Young Forum Researchers & Students, by providing collaboration spaces and break-out rooms with tea and lunch for speakers, and delegates between sessions with invaluable networking time for you.

The Dutch Expert Centre for Screening (LRCB) is a knowledge driven organization that aims for optimal medical and physico-technical quality of screening programmes. Our experts both supervise and contribute. The LRCB controls and optimizes screening programs and skills of professionals through knowledge  and training. In this way the LRCB continuously improves the quality of early detection and diagnosis, of breast cancer and tuberculosis.

The LRCB organises international courses in Breast Cancer Screening in cooperation with the EUSOBI.

During these highly interactive small-scale courses screening radiologists or radiologists with an interest in screening have the opportunity to update their knowledge and develop their mammography reading skills. Hands-on sessions play an important role, in which participants individually read screening examinations. Each reading session will be followed by an interactive discussion with the trainer and other participants. Guided by experts in the field of breast cancer screening, participants receive individual feedback on their reading skills during the course.
Furthermore, the programmes will incorporate a series of lectures by several experts in the field of radiology, pathology, breast positioning, epidemiology and physico-technical aspects of digital breast cancer screening.

The Dutch Expert Centre for Screening (LRCB) is a knowledge driven organization that aims for optimal medical and physico-technical quality of screening programmes. Our experts both supervise and contribute. The LRCB controls and optimizes screening programs and skills of professionals through knowledge  and training. In this way the LRCB continuously improves the quality of early detection and diagnosis, of breast cancer and tuberculosis.

The LRCB organises international courses in Breast Cancer Screening in cooperation with the EUSOBI.

During these highly interactive small-scale courses screening radiologists or radiologists with an interest in screening have the opportunity to update their knowledge and develop their mammography reading skills. Hands-on sessions play an important role, in which participants individually read screening examinations. Each reading session will be followed by an interactive discussion with the trainer and other participants. Guided by experts in the field of breast cancer screening, participants receive individual feedback on their reading skills during the course.
Furthermore, the programmes will incorporate a series of lectures by several experts in the field of radiology, pathology, breast positioning, epidemiology and physico-technical aspects of digital breast cancer screening.

Please visit our webpage to learn more about our famous breast MRI courses.
We are looking forward to welcoming you soon at the School of Radiology!
Yours,
Pascal Baltzer and Matthias Dietzel

OUTLINE
Werner Kaiser himself, the inventor of breast MRI, introduced us to “his” method some 20 years ago. Over one decade we were part of his core team. Here we gained extensive first-hand knowledge from Werner.
Since the very beginning of our activities, we have been jointly committed to scientifically sound, clinically relevant and didactically polished teaching in breast MRI. The enthusiastic feedback from our participants motivates us to constantly improve our courses.
Here comes the story behind this two-part course: A coherent teaching of breast MRI on highest scientific, clinical and teaching standards. And most of all: You will have fun!

Speaker: Andy Evans, Dundee/UK
Moderators: Serena Carriero, Milan/IT & Stephanie Morscheid, Aachen/DE
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 18:00-19:00 CET

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover fundaments of breast screening programme and its future.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– Current fundaments and trends in breast cancer screening
– The fundamentals of the screening program
– The future prospects of the screening program
– The future of personalised risk-stratified breast cancer screening
– The use of artificial intelligence systems in the screening program

After watching the webinar, participants:
– Will emerge equipped with a comprehensive understanding of breast screening programs and their future trajectories.
– They will possess the knowledge required to navigate the intricacies of screening procedures, anticipate upcoming advancements in this field, appreciate the significance of personalized risk-based screening, and harness the potential of artificial intelligence tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of breast cancer screening.

This webinar promises to be an invaluable resource for those seeking to broaden their expertise.

Speaker: Jessica W.T. Leung, Houston/US
Moderators: Thiemo van Nijnatten, Maastricht/NL
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 18:00-19:00 CET

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar

The programme of this webinar will cover lymph node staging in breast cancer.

It is aimed at breast radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical or PhD students, nuclear medicine physicians or radiation therapists who want to improve their skills in:
– Lymph node staging

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
– Explain the topic of lymph node staging in breast cancer
– Discuss different localization techniques in lymph node staging

This webinar promises to be an invaluable resource for those seeking to broaden their expertise.