Transforming Pediatric and Young Adult Brain and Spine Tumor Care Through Multidisciplinary Innovation

Presented by the Department of Neurosurgery and MSK Kids, this symposium provides a comprehensive overview of the multidisciplinary management of pediatric brain and spinal tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

Through presentations by experts in pediatric neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuropathology and molecular diagnostics, rehabilitation medicine, and neuropsychology, participants will gain insight into the integrated care pathways that support children from diagnosis through survivorship. Topics will include advances in molecularly guided diagnosis, innovative surgical techniques, emerging targeted therapies and clinical trials, precision radiation strategies, rehabilitation and functional recovery, and long-term neurocognitive outcomes.

Faculty will also highlight specialized MSK Kids programs—including the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program, Pediatric Translational Medicine Program (PTMP), Neurofibromatosis (NF) Program, and Retinoblastoma Program—and demonstrate how multidisciplinary collaboration enables personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that improve outcomes across the continuum of care.

This symposium is intended for all healthcare professionals and will provide practical updates on the latest advances in multidisciplinary neuro-oncology care, including emerging diagnostic approaches and the newest therapeutic options. Registration is complimentary, with flexible options to participate live virtually or access the recorded program on demand.

1. Describe the newest innovative options for management of central nervous system oncological disease in children
2. Evaluate the multidisciplinary approach presented in order to define optimal strategies for management of patients acutely and long-term
3. Create a pathway for communication to discuss complex patients with the multidisciplinary pediatric experts

Registration for this symposium is complimentary for all participants. We are pleased to offer flexible learning options, with the opportunity to participate live virtually, or view the recorded program on demand following the symposium.

• Register for Live Virtual Participation 

• Register for On Demand Access

For cancellation details, please review our Cancellation Policy.

Industry professionals are welcome to attend Continuing Medical Education activities at MSK for their own educational purposes. However, engaging in marketing, sales, or promotion of products and services is strictly prohibited during participation in accredited continuing education activities. Review our Registration Policy for Industry Professionals for more information.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC/CC Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4.50 credits/points in the following certification programs:

• Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification Assessment Recognition Program; and

• Self-Assessment credits for the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) Continuing Certification program; and

• Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment MOC points for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP*) Maintenance of Certification program; and

• Accredited CME and Self-Assessment credits for the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Continuous Certification program.

It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit/points.

Nursing contact hours are pending.**

**To receive ABP MOC points for the 2026 calendar year, a course evaluation must be completed by Friday, November 27, 2026.

*ANCC Nursing contact hours are available only to participants of the live course. Nursing credit is not available for the on demand version.

Andrew J. Kobets, MD, MHS
Symposium Director
Assistant Attending
Pediatric Neurosurgery Service
Department of Neurosurgery 

Matthias A. Karajannis, MD, MS
Symposium Co-Director
Chief Attending
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Service
Department of Pediatrics

Sameer Farouk Sait, MBBS
Symposium Co-Director 
Assistant Attending
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Service
Department of Pediatrics

Zoltan Antal, MD
Assistant Attending 
Department of Pediatrics

Tejus A. Bale, MD, PhD
Associate Attending
Program Director, Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Deborah Cassidy, DO
Assistant Attending
Rehabilitation Medicine Service
Department of Neurology

Stephen A. Sands, PsyD
Attending, Neuropsychology Service
Director, Pediatric Neuropsychology Program
Director, Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship Program 
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 

Attending
Director, Pediatric Radiation Oncology
Department of Radiation Oncology 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.