Gina Eggenschwiler
Communication & Fundraising
+41 31 508 42 75SPOG Anniversary Symposium
50 Years of Paediatric Oncology in Switzerland
The SPOG invites you to mark its 50th anniversary. This symposium brings together experts, clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders to look back on five decades of paediatric cancer care in Switzerland and discuss future developments.
Essential Information
Date: Friday, 5th June 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Auditorium Ettore Rossi, Inselspital Bern
Programme
The symposium will be moderated by Prof. Dr. med. K. Scheinemann, M.Sc., President of SPOG, and PD Dr. med. Nicolas Gerber, Vice President of SPOG.
| 9.00 h | Registration and Coffee |
| 10.00 h | Welcome and Introduction Prof. Dr. med. Katrin Scheinemann, M.Sc., SPOG Dr. pharm. Salome von Greyerz, Federal Office of Public Health Dr. Nicole Schaad, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation Manuela Weichelt, National Councilor Zug, Board Kinderkrebs Schweiz SPOG Anniversary Film |
| 10.30 h | History of International Paediatric Oncology Using the Example of ALL Prof. em. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Günter Henze, Humboldt University Berlin |
| 11.15 h | History of Paediatric Oncology in Switzerland and SPOG Prof. em. Dr. med. Maja Beck Popovic, University of Lausanne Prof. em. Dr. med. Felix Niggli, University Children’s Hospital Zurich |
| 12.00 h | SPOG Today Prof. Dr. med. Katrin Scheinemann, M.Sc., SPOG Isabelle Lamontagne-Müller, SPOG |
| 12.30 h | Lunch |
| 13.30 h | Clinical Trials – Past, Current and Future Prof. em. Pamela Kearns PhD, FRCPCH, University of Birmingham |
| 14.00 h | Precision Oncology Prof. Dr. med. Dr. sc. nat. Jean-Pierre Bourquin, University Children’s Hospital Zurich |
| 14.30 h | Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Nicole Seiler, SPOG Patient Advisory Board (SPAB) Nicole Scobie, SPOG Patient Advisory Board (SPAB) Paul Castle, SPOG Patient Advisory Board (SPAB) |
| 15.00 h | Coffee and Tea Break |
| 15.30 h | Panel Discussion: The Future of SPOG (Moderation: Paul Castle, SPAB) Nicole Seiler, SPOG Patient Advisory Board Prof. Dr. med. Katrin Scheinemann, M.Sc., SPOG Isabelle Lamontagne-Müller, SPOG Dr. sc. nat. Michael Zeller, SPOG |
| 16.00 h | Musical Conclusion Laurent Bourquin and Valentina Brodbeck (Violin) Christian Schaub (Viola) Jean-Pierre Bourquin (Cello) Nico Gerber (Piano) |
| 16.30 h | Farewell – Moderators |
| 16.40 h | Apero Riche and Networking |
Registration
Please complete the form below to register for the SPOG 50th Anniversary Symposium. Registration is free of charge. We look forward to welcoming you to this special occasion. Registration deadline: 22.05.2026
Do you have any questions? We will be happy to advise you.
