(Press-News.org) The Princess Máxima Center's Board of Directors, Research management and the clinical directors warmly invite you to attend our interdisciplinary symposium, to celebrate the first five years existence of the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology.
This 2-day Scientific Symposium will take place on June 12th and 13th 2023 in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. There will be presentations from well-known speakers covering the various disciplines within the field of pediatric oncology and beyond, showcasing latest developments and technologies.
This event will create the opportunity to reflect on the current status of pediatric oncology and to discuss opportunities for a future in which all children with cancer will be cured with an optimal quality of life. Don't miss it and sign up.
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Scientific Symposium - Improving pediatric cancer care by scientific excellence - Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology - Utrecht, the Netherlands
This interdisciplinary symposium celebrates the first five years existence of the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology. Speakers cover the various disciplines, showcasing latest developments and technologies.
2023-06-08
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[Press-News.org] Scientific Symposium - Improving pediatric cancer care by scientific excellence - Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology - Utrecht, the NetherlandsThis interdisciplinary symposium celebrates the first five years existence of the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology. Speakers cover the various disciplines, showcasing latest developments and technologies.