Dr. med
Sheila Unger
Genetica AG, Lausanne
19th Introductory Course in Genetic Counseling in Oncology 2026
Quickfacts
- October 2–3, 2026
- Start 09:00
- On-site | Hotel Mirabeau, Lausanne
- English
- Oncology
- Requested: SGGG, SGAIM, SGMO
The 19th Introductory Course in Genetic Counseling in Oncology in Lausanne is an educational 1.5-day course and is held under the auspices of the CPTC network of the Swiss Cancer Institute.
High-quality speakers will teach the basics and principles of genetic counseling for hereditary
breast and ovarian cancer, as well as other cancer syndromes. You will hear from national and
international experts on interpreting genetic variants and managing patients with a genetically
determined increased risk of cancer. Additionally, you will learn how to navigate reimbursement
demands.
The course intended for medical doctors of various subspecialties, nursing professionals and other health care professionals involved in genetic counseling in oncology from all parts of the country.
The course language is English.
Scientific committee: Members of the Swiss Cancer Institute Network for Cancer Predisposition Testing and Counseling (CPTC).
Hôtel Mirabeau
Avenue de la Gare 31
1003 Lausanne
Accommodation is not included. Please book your preferred accommodation independently.
| 09:00 09:10 | Welcome and IntroductionDr. med. Sheila Unger |
| 09:10 10:10 | Monogenic and Polygenic Risk in HBOCProf Marc Tischkowitz |
| 10:10 10:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 10:30 11:00 | Principles of Genetic CounselingDr. med. Sheila Unger |
| 11:00 11:30 | Impact of Mutation status on breast cancer therapy optionsDre Anita Wolfer |
| 11:30 12:30 | Understanding genetic testing and interpreting resultsDr. med. Benno Röthlisberger |
| 12:30 13:30 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 13:30 14:15 | Hereditary tumor syndromes of the gastro-intestinal tractProf. Dr. med. Dr. phil. II Karl Heinimann |
| 14:15 15:00 | Surgical Management for BRCA carriersProf. Dr. med. Peter Dubsky |
| 15:00 15:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 15:30 16:00 | Ovarian TumorsDr. med. Saskia Schlootz |
| 16:00 16:30 | Ethical considerations in Genetic testingDr. med. Benno Röthlisberger |
| 16:30 17:30 | Evidence based Imaging and Surgery (Zoom Presentation)Steven Narod, MD, FRCPC, FRSC |
Chairperson
Dr. med
Virtual Expert
Steven Narod, MD, FRCPC, FRSC
Women's College Hospital, Toronto
Experts
PD Dr. med.
Dilara Akhoundova
Inselspital Bern
Dr. med.
Bettina Bisig
CHUV
Prof. Dr. med.
Peter Dubsky
Hirslanden Klinik St. Anna
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil.II
Karl Heinimann
Universitätsspital Basel
Prof. Dr. med.
Cornelia Leo
Kantonsspital Baden AG
Dr. med.
Benno Röthlisberger
Genetica AG, Zürich
Dr. med.
Saskia Schlootz
Inselspital Bern
Prof.
Marc Tischkowitz
Cambridge University Hospitals, UK
Dr. med.
Anita Wolfer
HUG
This course is held under the auspices of the CPTC network of the Swiss Cancer Institute.
