PROCORE Workshop

About the workshop

A France–Hong Kong multidisciplinary collaboration

This workshop brings together experts in oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and data science to advance precision care in ovarian cancer. Through scientific presentations, interactive case discussions and live demonstrations, it explores surgical innovation, HIPEC, molecular stratification, treatment response assessment and AI integration.

The meeting also provides a forum to strengthen France–Hong Kong collaborations, develop joint research projects and identify opportunities for future clinical trials.

Dates: 16–17 January 2027Saturday and Sunday
Venue: CBA, G/F, Chow Yei Ching BuildingMain Campus, The University of Hong Kong
Registration: FreeDigital QR badge sent by email

Programme

Two days of science, collaboration and precision oncology

Day 1 — 16 January 2027

Biology, Surgery & Multidisciplinary Decision-Making

08:30–09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00–09:15

Opening Remarks & Workshop Objectives

Prof. Elaine Lee & Prof. Stéphanie Nougaret

Session 1 · Ovarian Cancer Treatment: European & Chinese PerspectivesChair: Dr. Bryan Li, HKU

09:15–09:45

Current & Emerging Treatments in Ovarian Cancer: A European Perspective

Prof. Benoît You · France

09:45–10:15

Current Emerging Treatments in Ovarian Cancer: A Chinese perspective

Prof. Karen Chan · HKU

10:15–10:45

Europe–China Dialogue: Differences, Shared Challenges & Opportunities for Collaboration

Speakers discussion

10:45–11:15Coffee & Tea Break

Session 2 · Cytoreductive Surgery, HIPEC & Clinical TrialsChair: Dr. Jeremy Yip, Gleneagles HK

11:15–11:45

Cytoreductive Surgery for Advanced and Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Jessie Chiu Wan Kam · UCH

11:45–12:15

HIPEC in Ovarian Cancer: Evidence, Controversies & Ongoing Trials

Prof. Olivier Glehen · France

12:15–12:45

Imaging for Surgical Planning: Mapping Disease & Anticipating Challenges

Prof. Stéphanie Nougaret · France

13:00–14:30Lunch

Session 3 · International Ovarian Cancer Tumor BoardSubmit your case

15:00–17:00

Five interactive case discussions with international multidisciplinary faculty covering medical oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and molecular biology

Selected residents & fellows

17:00–17:15

Day 1 Wrap-Up: Key Messages & Open Questions

Day 2 — 17 January 2027

Precision Imaging, AI & Clinical Integration

08:30–09:00

Registration & Networking

Session 4 · Personalizing Treatment: Molecular Profiles, Multiomics & RadiomicsChair: Dr. Inda Soong, PYNEH

09:00–09:30

Who Benefits from What? Personalizing First-Line Treatment in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Prof. Benoît You · France

09:30–10:00

Multiomics in Ovarian Cancer: From Biological Insights to Clinical Opportunities

Dr. David Shih · HKU

10:00–10:30

Radiogenomics in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Lu Haonan · HKU

10:30–11:00Coffee & Tea Break

Session 5 · Surgical Decision-MakingChair: Dr. Liu Bei, HKU–Shenzhen Hospital

11:00–11:30

The Role of Laparoscopy: Assessing Disease & Guiding Treatment Selection

Dr. Ngu Siew Fei · HKU

11:30–12:00

Surgery at Recurrence: Patient Selection & Multidisciplinary Strategies

Prof. Olivier Glehen · France

12:00–12:30

What's Next in Ovarian Cancer Surgery? Emerging Approaches & Research Priorities

Prof. Tse Ka Yu · HKU

12:30–14:00Lunch

Session 6 · Advanced Imaging & AI for Peritoneal DiseaseChair: Dr. Elaine Lee

14:00–14:20

Imaging the Peritoneum: The Role of MRI, Current Challenges & Innovations

Prof. Vincent Vandecaveye

14:20–14:40

AI-Assisted Segmentation of Peritoneal Disease & Estimation of the Peritoneal Cancer Index — Live Demo

Dr. Charles Berger / Rahul Singh

14:40–15:00

Functional MRI for Treatment Response Assessment

Dr. Elaine Lee · HKU

15:00–15:30Coffee & Tea Break

Session 7 · Translating AI into Clinical PracticeChair: Dr. Haiming Li, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Centre

15:30–16:00

From Model to Workflow: Integrating AI into PACS & Clinical Reporting

Dr. Keith Chiu · HKU/QEH

16:00–16:30

Federated Learning: Enabling Cross-Border AI Collaboration

Dr. Liangqiong Qu · HKU

16:30–17:00

Medical Vision–Language Models & Agentic AI: Towards Integration into the Tumor Board

Dr. Chen Cheng · HKU

17:00–17:30

Closing session · From Shared Ideas to Joint Projects

All speakers

Programme is subject to minor changes. Times are Hong Kong time (HKT).

Guest speakers

International experts in ovarian cancer care

Prof. Stéphanie Nougaret

ICM & University of Montpellier, France

Founder of the PINKCC Laboratory. Expert in precision imaging, artificial intelligence and imaging biomarkers in ovarian and peritoneal cancers.

Prof. Benoît You

Lyon University Hospital (HCL), France

Medical oncologist specialising in gynaecological cancers, innovative therapies and biomarkers of treatment response, including KELIM CA-125.

Prof. Olivier Glehen

Lyon University Hospital (HCL), France

Internationally recognised surgical oncologist specialising in peritoneal surface malignancies, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.

Prof. Vincent Vandecaveye

KU Leuven, Belgium

Head of Translational MRI and expert in whole-body diffusion-weighted MRI for ovarian cancer staging, surgical planning and response assessment.

Local Organising Committee•Hong Kong

Gynaecologic Oncology & Surgery

Karen CHAN

Jessie Chiu Wan KAM

Ka Yu TSE

Siew Fei NGU

Radiology

Elaine LEE

Keith CHIU

Translational Oncology

Haonan LUCancer Biology & Bioinformatics

David SHIHCancer Genomics & Computational Biology

Medical Imaging AI & Data Science

Rahul SINGH

Liangqiong QU

Cheng CHEN

Advancing Ovarian Cancer Care

Prof. Stéphanie Nougaret

Prof. Elaine Lee

About the workshop

Programme

Day 1 — 16 January 2027

Day 2 — 17 January 2027

Guest speakers

Prof. Stéphanie Nougaret

Prof. Benoît You

Prof. Olivier Glehen

Prof. Vincent Vandecaveye

Local Organising Committee•Hong Kong

Gynaecologic Oncology & Surgery

Radiology

Translational Oncology

Medical Imaging AI & Data Science

Venue

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