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

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

Prof. Dr. Dario Di Perri

President

Radiation Oncology,  Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc Brussels

Dr. Tévi Morel Lawson

Dr. Tévi Morel Lawson

Treasurer

Neurosurgery, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc Brussels

Prof. Dr. Laetitia Lebrun

Prof. Dr. Laetitia Lebrun

Secretary

Pathology H.U.B.

Prof. Dr. Johnny Duerinck

Prof. Dr. Johnny Duerinck

Board member

Neurosurgery, UZ Brussel

Dr. Marjan Acou

Dr. Marjan Acou

Board member

Radiology, UZ Gent

Dr. Laurien De Roeck

Dr. Laurien De Roeck

Webmaster

Radiation Oncology, AZ Turnhout

Prof. Dr. Steven De Vleeschouwer

Prof. Dr. Steven De Vleeschouwer

Board member

Neurosurgery, UZ Leuven

Dr. Melek Ahmed

Dr. Melek Ahmed

Board member

Pathology, UZ Antwerpen

Dr. Rik Demaerel

Dr. Rik Demaerel

Board member

Neurosurgery, AZ Groeninge

Prof. Dr. Pierre Freres

Prof. Dr. Pierre Freres

Board member

Medical Oncology, CHU Liège

Prof. Dr. Maarten Lambrecht

Prof. Dr. Maarten Lambrecht

Board member

Radiation Oncology, UZ Leuven

Dr. Jean-François Daisne

Dr. Jean-François Daisne

Board member

Radiation Oncology, ZAS Antwerp

Become a member

To join the group, people

  1. must practice in the field of neuro-oncology;
  2. 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.

Contact details

Belgian Association for Neuro-Oncology asbl-vzw
BE 0875.672.448

UZ Leuven
Herestraat 49 box 7003/34
3000 Leuven

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