Friday, June 23, 2017, 7am – 5pm EDT

The International Gamma Knife Research Foundation (IGKFR) and its host, the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (PSOM), invite you to join us for the 3rd IGKRF Meeting to be held in Philadelphia, June 23rd, 2017.

Program Overview: 
The third International Gamma Knife Research Foundation Meeting is designed to increase scientific knowledge-base and levels of evidence related to the use of Gamma Knife. An international faculty of pioneers and leaders will present and discuss clinical advances and innovative therapies.

Target Audience:
This symposium is designed for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, neurotologists, medical physicists, researchers, business managers, resident/fellow physicians, nurses and physician assistants.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain current concepts of immunotherapy for primary and metastatic tumors in the brain.
• Discuss the role of radiosurgery as an immune modulator for treatment of intracranial neoplasm.
• Identify research opportunities in immunotherapy that can be conducted with Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
• Describe the current state of intracranial lesioning in the brain as a therapeutic option for patients with functional disorders and tumors -- including focused ultrasound, laser thermocoagulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
• Identify opportunities of synergy with invasive and noninvasive lesioning techniques.
• Define the biologic rationale of radiosurgery and clinical evidence in treatment of benign tumors: meningiomas and pituitary adenomas.
• Describe and review current radiosurgery options for vascular pathology including aneurysms, AVMs, and to propose potential future clinical trials.
• Describe imaging outcomes after Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
• Discuss the current role of informatics in medicine and identify the potential applications for outcome metrics as they relate to Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
• Identify the current clinical evidence as it relates to Gamma Knife ICON and its functionality.
• Distinguish the role of proton and photons in stereotactic radiosurgery as they relate to the introduction of the Gamma Knife ICON for radiosurgical treatment.

Designation of Credit:
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 7.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity

Disclosures:
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Office of Continuing Medical Education, adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available in the conference materials and syllabi. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussion of off-label and / or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or devices within their presentations.