Highlights of The 44th Annual SIU Congress from Stephen B. Williams
The 44th Annual SIU Congress took place in New Delhi, India, from October 23 to 26, 2024, uniting urologists, affiliated healthcare professionals, national and sub-specialty urological societies, and industry partners from across the globe, both in person and virtually.
Based on comprehensive needs assessment activities, the Scientific Programme, led by Co-Chairs Drs. Rajeev T P (India) and Seth Lerner (United States), along with committee and council members, developed an exceptional agenda. Educational sessions were led by world-renowned healthcare and thought leaders, addressing key issues and challenges in the field of urology. Highlights included a live surgery course on Thursday, October 24, along with workshops, accredited symposia, lectures, master classes, and more.
Stephen B. Williams, Associate Chief Medical Officer at The University of Texas Medical Branch, shared a few highlights from the conference.
Ready for a busy day at SIU 2024 New Delhi
“Ready for a busy day at SIU 2024 New Delhi. Always fulfilling to see good friends including Shilpa Gupta, Piyush Kumar Agarwal! ‘The world’s a stage and we are all actors!”
Bladder cancer poster session with World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition
“Kicking off bladder cancer poster session with World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition results on PROs in advanced met bladder cancer. Important informative global information to provide benchmark data to improve outcomes.”
Lectures with health system applications
“Wonderful plenary and thank you Slerner Bcmedu for kind invite to moderate ‘Surgical quality and managing complications and risk’. Great job Gagan Prakash, Jeremy Teoh, Ranan Dasgupta high impact lectures with health system applications.”
Another fulfilling busy day at SIU 2024 New Delhi
“Ready for another fulfilling busy day at SIU 2024 New Delhi. Wonderful resident trainee session I got to co chair with Mario I Fernandez. Amazing energized global group which filled my emotional bank account! Keep going strong.”
Chile bladder cancer epidemiology and outcomes
“Excited to kick off the plenary session presenting Chile bladder cancer epidemiology and outcomes along with guidelines collaboration with IBCG!”
Adjuvant Therapy for Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer
“High impact lecture by Shilpa Gupta ‘Adjuvant Therapy for Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer’. We have increased options, sequencing, and pivotal studies. Costs (prior to new agents) bladder cancer in US $5B annually…CEA needed!”
Meeting distant old and new friends
“Best part about global meetings such as SIU 2024 New Delhi is opportunity to meet distant old and new friends. Common thread provide best care for patients and learn from one another. Thank you Slerner Bcmedu for invite to contribute and learn!”
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