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Global Gynecologic Oncology Hub
Translational Research, Early Discovery, and the Shaping of Future Policy

Palace of Parliament
March 26-28, 2026

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COURSES FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS
Scientific Program - Courses for Young Researchers

Courses for Young Researchers

NICOLAE BĂLCESCU HALL

Registration for courses for Young Researchers is now open.

For registration click here.

To attend to those courses, the registration fee must be paid before March 20, 2026.

DAY 1 | March 26, 2026

Courses for Young Researchers

NICOLAE BĂLCESCU HALL

Leadership for doctors: From Resident to Leader - dealing with difficult personalities (DISC)

Moderator: Maria Tănase

Time: 10:00 - 11:50

Core focus: leadership mindset and presence

Format: Semi-interactive (reflection + micro-skills)

Learning Objectives
  • Clear communication structure
  • Early leadership identity
  • Boundaries & confidence
  • Read people from their behaviours
  • Adapt communication to boss style
  • Reduce conflict friction
Agenda
  • Redefining leadership (beyond seniority)
  • Building professional presence early
  • Clear and structured communication (case presentation)
  • Confidence without arrogance
  • Setting boundaries with seniors - Saying “no” professionally
  • Managing perception and credibility
  • Career growth through daily behaviors
  • Introduction to DISC behavioral styles
  • Identifying your own style under stress
  • Recognizing dominant personalities in hospital settings
  • Why conflicts happen (style mismatch)
  • Adapting communication to each DISC type
  • Handling dominant / critical / passive seniors
  • Conflict de-escalation techniques
  • Practical hospital-based scenarios

Course A: Translational Research Integration - From Bench to Bedside

Moderators: Adelina Silvana Gheorghe, Delia Mezzanzanica, Irina Cazacu-Croitoru

Time: 13:00 - 14:50

Target Audience: Early-career researchers, postdocs, clinical fellows

Capacity: 25 participants (additional registration needed) Register now!

Learning Objectives
  • Understand the translational research pipeline
  • Bridge basic science with clinical needs
  • Develop translational study design skills
  • Network with translational research peers

Format: Interactive workshop with case studies

13:00-13:20 How to Shift from Clinical to Translational Research? A Practical Roadmap from Clinic to Lab Adelina Silvana Gheorghe
13:20-13:40 From Bench to Bedside: Designing Clinically Relevant Translational Studies Marcela Cărăușu
13:40-14:00 From Biomarker Discovery to Clinical Application Bogdan Georgescu
14:00-14:20 Integrating Clinical Data with Multi-Omics for Translational Cancer Research Delia Mezzanzanica
14:20-14:50 Panel Discussion and Networking: Skills for a Translational Research Career Panel of Experts
14:50-15:20 Patient Journey Mapping: Ovarian Cancer Adelina Silvana Gheorghe

DAY 2 | March 27, 2026

Courses for Young Researchers

NICOLAE BĂLCESCU HALL

Course B: Clinical Trial Design Innovation with PRO Integration

Moderators: Isabela Komporaly, Paul Kubelac, Gottfried Konecny

Time: 11:00 - 12:40

Target Audience: Clinical investigators, research coordinators, regulatory affairs professionals

Capacity: 25 participants (additional registration needed) Register now!

Learning Objectives
  • Master innovative clinical trial design methodologies
  • Integrate patient-reported outcomes (PROs) effectively
  • Understand regulatory requirements for novel trial designs
  • Apply adaptive trial design principles

Format: Hands-on workshop with real trial design exercises

11:00-11:20 Welcome and Introduction: The Future of Clinical Trial Design Paul Kubelac
11:20-11:40 How to read a trial paper: PFS, OS, HR, subgroup traps? Radu Matei
11:40-12:00 Integrating Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) into Oncology Trials Vlad Croitoru
12:00-12:30 Common Mistakes in Clinical Trial Design - And How to Fix Them Before Submission Gottfried Konecny
12:30-12:40 Wrap-up and Key Takeaways

Course C: Building Your Career in Gynecologic Oncology Research

Moderators: Robert Coleman, Elena Iovanescu, Ștefania Toma

Time: 13:30 - 15:00

Target Audience: Medical students, residents, junior faculty, postdocs

Capacity: 30 participants (additional registration needed) Register now!

Learning Objectives
  • Develop strategic career planning in gynecologic oncology research
  • Learn grant writing and funding strategies
  • Understand academic vs. industry career pathways
  • Build professional networks and mentorship relationships

Format: Panel discussion with career mentoring breakout sessions

Panelists: Senior faculty from academia and industry

13:30 - 14:00 Gynecologic Research: Statistics made easy + figures & tables that convince Robert Coleman
14:00 - 14:20 Strategic Career Planning: From Clinical Practice to Research-Driven Careers in Gynecological Oncology Razvan Negreanu
14:20 - 14:40 The AI Survival Kit for Young Investigators Elena Iovanescu
14:40 - 15:00 Sustainable Excellence: Preventing Burnout and Building Resilient Oncology Careers Adak Pirmorady-Sehouli
15:00 - 15:30 Patient Journey Mapping: Endometrial Cancer Elena Iovănescu

DAY 3 | March 28, 2026

Courses for Young Researchers

NICOLAE BĂLCESCU HALL

Course D: Abstract to Publication: The Fast Track to Publishing

Chairs: Eliza Armeanu, Octavian Andronic, Nicoletta Colombo

Time: 09:00 - 10:40

Target Audience: Medical students, residents, junior faculty, postdocs

Capacity: 30 participants (additional registration needed) Register now!

09:00-09:20 Inside the Editor’s Mind: what journals want + why papers get desk-rejected Paul Kubelac
09:20-09:40 Abstract That Sells: write a clear, structured abstract (from title toconclusion) Eliza Armeanu
09:40-10:00 Beyond Writing: Strategic Journal Targeting and Smart Submission Octavian Andronic
10:00-10:20 Survive Peer Review: how to respond to reviewers + revision strategy Cristina Lungulescu-Berisha
10:20-10:25 Patient Journey Mapping: Cervical Cancer Radu Matei

Poster Session

Moderators: Amir Hubeishie, Elena Iovănescu

Time: 11:00 - 12:30

OncoNext
The official grand opening of the ARCOF Student Oncology Circle
“Shaping tomorrow’s oncology leaders”

Time: 13:30 - 14:30