The International CNS-GCT Conference 2025 will be held from September 11-13, 2025.
It’s a collaborative event hosted by the University Hospital Bonn and University Hospital Essen. Due to the rarity of intracranial germ cell tumors, a specialized international network was formed early on to ensure optimal treatment. The symposium will provide a platform for sharing new research findings, focusing on radiotherapy’s effects, dose reduction strategies, treatment for high-risk patients, and the use of new biomarkers like microRNA. The meeting will also discuss the results of the European SIOPCNS GCT II study, which has significantly contributed to advancements in the field.
The event will be held in Essen, Germany, at the University Hospital Essen’s “Haus der Technik,” chosen for its proximity to the radiotherapy reference center and the expertise of Prof. Timmermann and her team. The location is also ideal due to the prominent role of proton therapy in the treatment of CNS germ cell tumors. This meeting aims to facilitate the transfer of global knowledge and contribute to the planning of a follow-up protocol for children and adolescents with germ cell tumors. Additionally, it will highlight Germany’s reference centers for brain tumor diagnosis and treatment.
