09-12, 08:00–09:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Pediatric Otolaryngology 2
In this symposia, the audience will get an up to date overview of the current state of the art treatment of children with CF, including new CFTR modulator therapy, ototoxicity screening, indications for sinus surgery
Sinonasal manifestations of CF in children - prof Vroegop
Ototoxicity and otitis media in children with CF - prof. Van der Poel
CFTR Modulators - an update - prof Van Hoorenbeeck
Gaps in literature and future outlook - prof Saibene
In this symposia, the audience will get an up to date overview of the current state of the art treatment of children with CF, including new CFTR modulator therapy, ototoxicity screening, indications for sinus surgery
Sinonasal manifestations of CF in children - prof Vroegop
Ototoxicity and otitis media in children with CF - prof. Van der Poel
CFTR Modulators - an update - prof Van Hoorenbeeck
Gaps in literature and future outlook - prof Saibene
Training for ENT in Amsterdam (Academic medical center Amsterdam)
Working as a consultant pediatric ENT surgeon in Antwerp since 2018.
PhD on complicated head&neck infections in 2019.
President of the Dutch-Flemmish society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Dr. Alberto Maria Saibene is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy, and a otolaryngology consultant at the ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo Hospital in Milan. His clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of otolaryngology, with a particular focus on rhinology, head and neck oncology, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
As an active researcher, Dr. Saibene has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, contributing significantly to the understanding and management of sinonasal diseases, odontogenic sinusitis, and AI applications in otolaryngology. His work explores the potential of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models, in clinical decision-making, medical education, and patient communication. He has led multiple international collaborations and participated in guideline development for various ENT conditions.
In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Saibene plays a prominent role in the global otolaryngology community. As Chairman of the Rhinology Section of Young IFOS (International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies), he fosters international collaboration among early-career ENT specialists, driving innovation and education in rhinologic diseases and surgical advancements.
Dr. Saibene is a frequent speaker at international conferences, a dedicated mentor to young physicians, and an advocate for the responsible integration of AI into medical practice.
Kim Van Hoorenbeeck is a pediatric pulmonologist and the director of the pediatric cystic fibrosis clinic of the Antwerp University Hospital (Belgium). Her research mainly focuses on the airway microbiome in various respiratory diseases such as CF.
Specialised in rhinology, skull base surgery, facial plastics, sleep surgery