BGDO Masterclass

Back to the future of digestive oncology: navigating today, shaping tomorrow?

24 – 25 April 2026 | Domaine de Ronchine

Join us at the stunning Domaine de Ronchinne for a two‑day deep dive into the future of oncology. From organ‑specific toxicities to next‑generation therapies and the cancer care landscape of 2036, this masterclass brings experts together for sharp insights, lively tandem talks and bold perspectives. A programme designed to challenge, inspire and energize your practice.

Registration

Program Schedule

Friday, 24 | Back to the future  

10:00 – Welcome ~ Registration

Chairs: Filip Van Herpe – Michele Vanhooren 

10.15 – Basic Instinct – Chemotherapy 101
  Kristof Verraes, digestive oncologist, AZ West

11.00 – Internal affairs: organ toxicities and their challenges
Tandem talk: Rita Saude Conde, digestive oncologist, HUB

  • The skin I live in – a dermatologist’s perspective
    Céline Dandoy, HUB
  • Crazy Heart – a cardiologist’s perspective
    Constantijn Franssen, UZA
  • Breathless – a pneumologist’s perspective
    Thomas Planté-Bordeneuve, , CHU-UCL Namur

12:30 🍽 Lunch

14:00 – Internal affairs: organ toxicities and their challenges (part 2)
Chairs: Ana-Maria Bucalau – Jochen Decaestecker
Tandem talk:
Venita D’Cruz, Digestive Oncologist, UZ Gent

  • The reaction – an allergologist’s perspective  –
    Toon Ieven, UZ Leuven
  • A beautiful mind – a neurologist’s perspective
    Anne-Merel van Wylick, UZ Brussel 

15:30 🍽 Coffee Break

16.00 – Fight Club: tackling new molecules
Chairs: Sofie De Meulder – Timon Vandamme
Tandem talk:
Pieter-Jan Cuyle, Digestive Oncologist, Imelda Bonheiden
Jeroen Dekervel, Digestive Oncologist, UZ Leuven

  • T-cell engagers
  • Antibody-drug conjugates 
  • RAS-inhibitors 
  • Cell and gene therapy

17.20 – Quiz
  Ivan Borbath – digestive oncologist, CU St-Luc Brussels

18:00 – End of day 1 

20:00 🍷 Casual Barbecue

Saturday, 25  | A Glimpse on cancer care in 2036

Chairs: Ivan Borbath – Pieter-Jan Cuyle

09.15 – The pharmacy of the future
  Colin de Haar, operational manager ATMP Hub, UZ Leuven

10.00 – Onco at home
  Annemarie Coolbrandt, Nursing specialist, UZ Leuven

10:45 🍽 Coffee Break

11.00 – Who will pay the drugs of the future?
  Karen Geboes, digestive oncologist, UZ Gent

11.45 – Navigating Genetic Risk in GI Cancers: Counselling strategies for patients and families
  Katleen Janssens, geneticist, UZ Antwerpen

12:30  🍽 Light lunch

 Venue

📍 Domaine de Ronchine, Maillen

Set in the beautiful Walloon countryside, Domaine de Ronchine offers a peaceful, inspiring environment perfect for focused learning and genuine connection

Registration

For more information mail to management@bgdo.org.

With the generous support of

astraZeneca