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Immuno-oncology at ECIO 2023

June 7, 2023 – As IOs continue to push interventional oncology’s place as the fourth pillar of cancer care, the emergence of immuno-oncology and its intersection with IO carries exciting possibilities for the future. The promising benefits and current challenges of combining these two fields were hot topics at ECIO 2023.

The European Trainee Forum in 2023 – and beyond!

June 5, 2023 – We caught up with ETF Subcommittee Chairperson Dr. Roberto L. Cazzato for a quick chat during this year’s ETF networking event at ECIO 2023. Read on to learn more about the ETF’s recent and upcoming activities!

The new Paediatric Interventional Radiology Task Force

May 30, 2023 – Though the landscape of paediatric interventional radiology (PIR) is evolving and expanding across Europe, many mainstream IRs still feel underprepared to treat the smallest of patients. With this challenge in mind, CIRSE has launched a new task force – the Paediatric IR Task Force.

CIRSE at APSCVIR 2023

May 17, 2023 – The 17th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Asia Pacific Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (APSCVIR) took place from April 12-15 in Seoul, Korea. Several representatives of CIRSE travelled to Seoul to present, meet, and participate in the four days of discussion and exchange on IR.

ECIO 2023 – a look back at the IO meeting of the year

May 16, 2023 – The European Conference on Interventional Oncology (ECIO) took place this year in Stockholm, Sweden, from April 16-19. Take a look back at the congress through pictures and links!

ESIR in 2023 - an engaging and successful start to the year!

May 8, 2023 – The European School of Interventional Radiology has provided 120 premiere and therapy-focused educational programmes in 24 countries for IR professionals since 2006. ESIR is off to a strong start in 2023, with three fully-booked courses having already taken place this year and several more on the way!

New CIRSE clinical research project: CALCIO

May 8, 2023 – CIRSE is very pleased to announce the addition of a new research project scientifically sponsored by the Society to its portfolio.  CALCIO, the CriticAl Limb isChemia treated with Intravascular lithotripsy Observational study, marks CIRSE’s first venture into endovascular research.

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ECIO 2023 awards and honours

May 3, 2023 – ECIO recognizes the work of medical professionals who go above and beyond through awards and honours each year – read on to learn about this year’s honorary lecture, the ECIO 2023 poster awards, and the Best Scientific Paper Award!

Up next: ICCIR 2023

April 26, 2023 – The International Conference on Complications in Interventional Radiology (ICCIR) will take place from June 1-3, with an expertly curated programme under the leadership of Prof. Klaus Hausegger. This congress allows interventionalists to discuss cases and increase awareness of complication management and avoidance in IR.

The 2023 IO Foundation Course

April 25, 2023 – On Saturday, April 15, CIRSE hosted the second edition of the IO Foundation Course in advance of ECIO 2023 in Stockholm.  This course provided young interventionalists interested in expanding their practice to include oncology treatments a first introduction to the fourth pillar of cancer care.

CIRSE travels to Romania

April 25, 2023 – SNRIR, the Romanian Society of Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology, held their second Regional Multidisciplinary Symposium of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Iasi, Romania, from March 30 to April 2 this year. Members of CIRSE’s leadership were thrilled to be invited to take part in the symposium and in a dedicated “SNRIR meets CIRSE” session.

Interview with Prof. Aleksandar Gjoreski

April 12, 2023 – We spoke with Prof. Aleksandar Gjoreski, President of CIRSE’s new group member, the Society of Interventional Radiology of North Macedonia (SIRNM), to learn more about his hopes for the future and the status of IR in North Macedonia.

Interview with Dr. Inger Keussen

April 12, 2023 – ECIO 2023 Local Host Committee Chairperson, Dr. Inger Keussen of Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital spoke to us on ECIO 2023, IR in Sweden, and her must-see picks for congress-goers. Read on to learn more!

The newly updated IR Curriculum and Syllabus is now available

April 5, 2023 – CIRSE’s curricula are a fundamental tool for establishing high-quality standards in the training and practice of IRs across Europe and beyond – and an update is now available! This newly updated document will be the basis for EBIR examinations from March 2024 onwards.

RESPECT is enrolling!

April 4, 2023 – The Registry on Percutaneous Electrochemotherapy (RESPECT) enrolled its first patient in January. The study aims to enrol 250 patients, making it the first large-scale multicentric study on pECT for liver cancer.

IASIOS – a strong start in the new year

April 3, 2023 – Since its pre-launch in 2018 and public launch in Spring 2021, IASIOS has grown exponentially – and shows no signs of slowing down. Read on to learn more about how IASIOS benefits have expanded this year!

EBIR signs MoU with PAIRS

March 23, 2023 – The European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) is expanding its group of proud diploma holders and strengthening its collaborations with IR societies around the globe.

CIEMAR complete with 500 patients

Updated May 3, 2023 – The CIRSE Emprint Microwave Ablation Registry (CIEMAR) has completed patient enrolment. CIEMAR aims to observe the real-life use of Emprint microwave ablation treatment in patients with colorectal liver metastases across Europe.

CIRSE travels to PAIRS

March 22, 2023 – Several prominent CIRSE dignitaries and members travelled to Dubai for PAIRS 2023 to present, exchange, and strengthen global IR connections. This year’s PAIRS, the annual meeting of the Pan Arab Interventional Radiological Society, took place in Dubai, UAE, from February 11-14.

CIRSE at MIO Live

March 22, 2023 – Representatives of Next Research and IASIOS were invited to Rome last January to be part of the session “MIO-Live meets CIRSE”. The 2023 Mediterranean Interventional Oncology (MIO) Live congress took place on 30 and 31 January 2023 in Rome, Italy.

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