AROI 2027 · ESTRO‑Endorsed
10th AROI Teaching Course on Gynaecological Cancer
Endorsed by ESTRO
It is our distinct privilege to invite you to this international teaching course, hosted by the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, from April 1–4, 2027.
As a charitable institution with over seven decades of service, the Cancer Institute (WIA) remains at the forefront of comprehensive oncological care. Our Department of Radiation Oncology holds a historic legacy, having introduced the first cobalt therapy unit in South East Asia in 1956. Today, we remain committed to advancing high-quality cancer care by blending clinical innovation, technical precision, and compassionate patient care.
About the Event
Course Overview and Objective
This intensive four‑day course is designed for radiation oncologists and medical physicists from institutions aiming to transition to, or advance, their clinical practice in MRI/CT‑based brachytherapy and Image‑Guided IMRT for cervical cancer.
To cater to varying levels of experience, the program features two dedicated pathways:
Tailored for centres establishing their image-guided workflows.
Curated for alumni of previous courses and experienced practitioners refining their clinical and medical physics expertise.
Program Highlights
- A highly interactive, practically driven curriculum
- Pre‑conference homework assignments with structured, expert feedbackfor both clinicians and medical physicists
- Dedicated didactic lectures and interactive Q&A sessions
- High‑quality video demonstrations of intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures
- Hands‑on workshops on contouring and treatment planning using MRI, CT, and ultrasound
Invitation to Connect
We warmly welcome you to join us in Chennai for four days of academic enrichment, collaborative exchange, and professional fellowship. We hope you return to your practice with rich clinical insights, renewed connections, and enduring memories.
We look forward to welcoming you to Chennai in April 2027.
Warm regards,
The Organizing Committee, AROI 2027
Conference Secretariat
Dr. Priya Iyer, M.D.
Conference Secretariat
Dr. Ram Madhavan, M.D.
Where
IIT Madras Research Park
When
Thursday–Sunday
01–04 April, 2027
10th AROI Teaching Course on Gynaecological Cancer — 2027
MG
Chair, AROI
SN
President, AROI
CSM
President Elect AROI
SV
SECRECTARY GENERAL AROI
SC
AROI Course Director
RN
ESTRO Course Director
KT
ESTRO Course Director
About the Course
10th AROI Teaching Course on Gynaecological Cancer – Endorsed by ESTRO
Course Directors
AROI Course Director & Faculty
Dr. Supriya Chopra
Radiation Oncologist
ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
ESTRO Course Directors & Faculty
Dr. Remi Nout
Radiation Oncologist
Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Dr. Kari Tanderup
Medical Physicist
Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
Course Description
- The course is aimed at radiation oncologists and medical physicists from institutions that plan to advance their clinical practice with MRI/CT-based brachytherapy and IG-IMRT for cervical cancer. The course will have a beginner and advanced track and participants from previous course versions are also welcome to enhance clinical and medical physics practice and knowledge through advanced track.
- The course will include pre-conference homework for clinicians as well as medical physicists, dedicated lectures, videos of intracavitary interstitial brachytherapy, hands-on contouring and treatment planning workshops using MRI/CT/Ultrasound images. Structured feedback on homework will be provided to all participants including interactive Q and A sessions.
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Concepts of adaptive MRI/CT brachytherapy contouring and intracavitary-interstitial brachytherapy
treatment planning, risk-based IG-IMRT target selection, principles of combining advanced image-
guided brachytherapy with nodal boosts, and automated IG-IMRT model building will also be
discussed.
- The course is further adapted from previous courses to have an additional dedicated discussion session on recent advances in chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biomarkers for locally advanced cervical cancer. An update on newer international studies on personalised response adapted dose prescription, and advanced image-guided radiotherapy with immunotherapy combination, registration and reirradiation studies will be discussed.
- In the newly expanded version, there are lectures on updates to the molecular classification of endometrial cancer and its practical application, using case-based discussions.
Course Aim
Concepts of Adaptive MRI/CT-based Brachytherapy Contouring
Composite Intracavitary–Interstitial Brachytherapy Treatment Planning
Risk-based IG-IMRT target selection and Automated IG-IMRT model building
Personalised Response Adapted Dose Prescription for locally advanced cervical cancer
Advanced Image Guided Radiotherapy
Re-irradiation
Updates on the Molecular Classification of Endometrial Cancer and its practical applications
Highlights
- Pre-conference homework
- Didactic lectures by eminent faculty from AROI & ESTRO
- Hands-on contouring and treatment planning workshops
Target Group
- Radiation Oncologists
- Medical Physicists
- Beginner & Advanced Track Participants
Participation, Prerequisites & Learning Outcomes
Everything you need to know before attending the course.
Participation
Participation is open to Indian and International Participants.
Prerequisites
Before commencing this course participants should have:
- Basic knowledge of principles and experience with multi-modality management of cervical cancer.
- Basic knowledge of radiological patho-anatomy relevant to cervical cancer.
- Experience with existing EBRT and brachytherapy workflows and processes.
- Basic infrastructure for implementing 3D image-guided brachytherapy including afterloader, MRI/CT compatible applicators, volumetric imaging and treatment planning system.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants should be able to:
- Understand concepts of Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy (IGABT).
- Apply ICRU 89 concepts (GTV-D, CTV-LR, CTV-HR, PTV, GTV-res, CTV-IR).
- Perform contouring and treatment planning for IG-IMRT and IGABT.
- Implement MRI/CT/Ultrasound-guided brachytherapy.
- Implement advanced IG-IMRT techniques in cervical cancer.
- Understand adaptive workflows and automated treatment planning.
- Manage recurrent cancers and re-irradiation.
- Discuss advances in chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Apply molecular classification of endometrial cancer in treatment planning.
Organizing Team
Meet our Organizing Team members
Patrons
KB
AK
Department of Radiation Oncology
PI
AJ
AK
VC
RM
RK
S
SS
GV
VK
GR
MB
PV
MV
MG
Department of Medical Physics
NV
SK
MK
SR
NS
DS
LT
VS
Y
SS
HK
Event Venue
IIT Madras Research Park, Taramani, Chennai
IIT Madras Research Park
MGR Film City Road, Kanagam, Tharamani, Chennai,
Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113
Gallery
Cancer Institute W.I.A, Adyar
Early Bird Registration Till 31st October 2026
| Category | Indian Delegate AROI Member |
Indian Delegate Non AROI Member |
Foreign Delegate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | INR 12,000 | INR 14,000 | USD 250 |
| Physicist | INR 10,000 | INR 12,000 | USD 250 |
| Team (Physician & Physicist) |
INR 18,000 | INR 20,000 | USD 400 |
Inclusive of GST
Registration Fee From 1st November 2026
| Category | Indian Delegate AROI Member |
Indian Delegate Non AROI Member |
Foreign Delegate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | INR 14,000 | INR 16,000 | USD 270 |
| Physicist | INR 12,000 | INR 14,000 | USD 270 |
| Team (Physician & Physicist) |
INR 22,000 | INR 24,000 | USD 420 |
Inclusive of GST
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