19th Introductory Course in Genetic Counseling in Oncology 2026

The 19th Introductory Course in Genetic Counseling in Oncology in Lausanne is an educational 1.5-day course and is held under the auspices of the CPTC network of the Swiss Cancer Institute.
Short Overview

Hôtel Mirabeau
Avenue de la Gare 31
CH-1003 Lausanne

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02. October 2026
Language: english
Registration fee: CHF 520.--
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Details

High-quality speakers will teach the basics and principles of genetic counseling for hereditary
breast and ovarian cancer, as well as other cancer syndromes. You will hear from national and
international experts on interpreting genetic variants and managing patients with a genetically
determined increased risk of cancer. Additionally, you will learn how to navigate reimbursement
demands.

The course intended for medical doctors of various subspecialties, nursing professionals and other health care professionals involved in genetic counseling in oncology from all parts of the country.

The course language is English.

Credit points will be requested

Scientific committee

Members of the Swiss Cancer Institute Network for Cancer Predisposition Testing and Counseling (CPTC), chaired by Dr. med. Sheila Unger, Lausanne.

Program

will follow soon

Sponsoring

Silver Sponsoring

  • AstraZeneca AG
    AstraZeneca AG
  • Exact Sciences International Sàrl
    Exact Sciences International Sàrl
  • Genetica AG
    Genetica AG
  • JJ Johnson  Johnson Innovative Medicine - Janssen Cilag AG
    JJ Johnson Johnson Innovative Medicine - Janssen Cilag AG

If you are interested in sponsoring the event - please contact us:

Swiss Cancer Institute
Effingerstrasee 33
CH-3008 Bern
events@swisscancerinstitute.ch