MAKESENSE ARMENIA 2025 is a unique initiative aimed at supporting the fight against head and neck cancer through raising public awareness. The event will take place from September 13 to 20 and will include an educational trip to Sisian, a conference, and a hike to the Tegenyants Monastery. The event is organized with the full support of the VIVA Foundation. During the conference, leading specialists in head and neck diseases – experienced doctors, surgeons, and oncologists – will deliver presentations.
Event Program
- September 13–14. Educational trip to Sisian. On-site meetings
- September 19. Conference on raising awareness about head and neck cancer
- 15:00-15:10
Opening Remarks
- 15:10-15:30
Screening, Prevention, and Risk Factors of Oral Cancer
Hayk Babayan, Maxillofacial Surgeon, National Center of Oncology, Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology named after S. Seinyan
- 15:30-15:50
Diagnostic Errors in Oral Malignancies
Aleksandr Mordovski, P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery; Surgeon, Microsurgeon, Oncologist, PhD in Medical Sciences
- 15:50-16:10
Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Head and Neck Tumors: Can It Be an Alternative to Surgery?
Sergo Mkhitaryan, Radiation Oncologist, National Center of Oncology, Department of External Beam Radiotherapy
- 16:10-16:40
Coffee Break
- 16:40-17:00
The Masked Virus
Aram Badalyan, Surgeon-Oncologist, PhD in Medical Sciences, Head of Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Nairi Medical Center
- 17:00-17:20
New Approaches in Medical Oncology
Karine Soghomonyan, Clinical Oncologist, National Center of Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology
- 17:20-17:40
Drug-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Serious Concern in Oncology — Can It Be Prevented?
Sergey Ghazanchyan, Maxillofacial and oral surgeon, National Center of Oncology, Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology named after S. Seinyan
- 17:40-18:00
Closing Remarks
Location: Yerevan, Northern Avenue 5/1, Ibis Hotel
- September 20. Trip to the Tegenyants Monastery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where will the conference take place?
The excursion will be held in Sisian, the conference in Yerevan at the Ibis Hotel (Northern Avenue 5/1), and the hike to the Tegenyats Monastery.
How can I participate?
To participate, you need to fill out the application (registration) form.
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