DISSECT meeting
DISSECT Research Workshop and MC Meeting in Ghent, Belgium
The next Management Committee meeting, held with a hybrid research workshop focused on research methods and Working Group planning in Ghent.
At a glance
Meeting details
Key information from the published DISSECT programme.
Research workshop and next Management Committee meeting
The DISSECT Research Workshop and the next Management Committee meeting take place in September in Ghent, Belgium.
The announcement invites medical experts, clinical researchers and academic stakeholders to enhance research capacity, close training gaps and advance oncology training in Europe and beyond.
Why attend?
The workshop focuses on strengthening research capacity and fostering international collaboration.
- Master critical research methodologies through hands-on training in systematic reviews and meta-analyses and the foundations of rigorous evidence synthesis.
- Integrate digital tools efficiently and ethically into research without compromising academic integrity.
- Shape the future of surgical oncology through discussion across the five Working Groups, from mapping training disparities and building research capacity to mentorship and technical innovation.
Interactive working session
Sessions will evaluate recent network achievements and map future activities. Participants are encouraged to review their Working Group objectives before arrival so their insights can inform project deliverables.
Who should attend?
The announcement is aimed at medical professionals, surgical oncologists, clinical researchers, data scientists and academic stakeholders interested in surgical education and cancer patient outcomes.
Attendance
The event is hosted in a hybrid format. The first-day research workshop has limited availability and is on-site only, while the second-day Working Group meetings allow on-site and online participation.
Participation is registration-free for accepted attendees.
Dates: 24–25 September 2026. Location: Sint Baafshuis (Room 1.05), Biezekapelstraat 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium and online. Organised by Professor Dr Wim Ceelen and Dr Sarah Cosyns, UZ Ghent.