The Belgian Association for Neuro-Oncology (BANO) is open to all physicians and paramedics dedicating all or part of their work and expertise to treat neuro-oncology patients and/or to do scientific clinical, fundamental or translational research in this field.
Our first aim is to give access to first class scientific information. We organize every year a national symposium. This gives us the opportunity to invite top class speakers who are all experts in their field. During this event, we also offer 1 or 2 prize(s) to young researchers in order to promote research in Belgium.
The BANO is involved in clinical research projects. Initially, the association provided access to temozolomide for patients with relapsed grade III gliomas. We have set up a randomized national multicentric clinical trial evaluating the potential benefit of prolonged adjuvant treatment with temozolomide for glioblastoma patients. We also participate to inter-group studies (e.g. with EORTC) and have regular contacts with our French colleagues of ANOCEF (Association des Neuro-Oncologues d’Expression Francophone) and NENO (Nord-Est Neuro-Oncologie).
The association is also committed to defend the interests of brain tumour patients in various medical societies and on the level of the regulatory authorities in a growing number of occasions.
In the future, the BANO wishes to continue to contribute to all the work that is still needed to improve the survival and the quality of life of our beloved patients.
News
20th Meeting of EANO 2025 – 16–19 October 2025 -Prague, Czech Republic.
EANO 2025 - Mark Your Calendar We’re excited to announce that the 20th Meeting of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO 2025) will take place from 16–19 October 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. Key dates to remember: · Educational Day: Thursday,...
2025 (Virtual) Annual Update in Neuro-Oncology
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Particle Lustrum – 27/06/2025 – UZ Leuven
We are excited to announce the 5th anniversary of the Interuniversity Proton Therapy Center located in Belgium! Join us as we celebrate this milestone and reflect on the current implementation and upcoming developments in proton therapy. Save the date for a memorable...
Board members
The current board is elected for the 2025-2027 time period.

Prof. Dr. Dario Di Perri
President
Radiation Oncology, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc Brussels

Dr. Tévi Morel Lawson
Treasurer
Neurosurgery, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc Brussels

Prof. Dr. Laetitia Lebrun
Secretary
Pathology H.U.B.

Prof. Dr. Johnny Duerinck
Board member
Neurosurgery, UZ Brussel

Dr. Marjan Acou
Board member
Radiology, UZ Gent

Dr. Laurien De Roeck
Webmaster
Radiation Oncology, AZ Turnhout

Prof. Dr. Steven De Vleeschouwer
Board member
Neurosurgery, UZ Leuven

Dr. Melek Ahmed
Board member
Pathology, UZ Antwerpen

Dr. Rik Demaerel
Board member
Neurosurgery, AZ Groeninge

Prof. Dr. Pierre Freres
Board member
Medical Oncology, CHU Liège

Prof. Dr. Maarten Lambrecht
Board member
Radiation Oncology, UZ Leuven

Dr. Jean-François Daisne
Board member
Radiation Oncology, ZAS Antwerp
Become a member
To join the group, people
- must practice in the field of neuro-oncology;
- and pay or renew their annual fee.
The annual fee is €50 and must be paid each year before 1st of July. It gives free access to the yearly symposium. After 1st of July, it costs €75.
Membership for
assistants, paramedics & students- Free access to the yearly symposium
Membership for
medics before July 1- Free access to the yearly symposium
Membership for
medics after July 1- Free access to the yearly symposium
Contact details
Belgian Association for Neuro-Oncology asbl-vzw
BE 0875.672.448
UZ Leuven
Herestraat 49 box 7003/34
3000 Leuven