On May 19, 2026, members of the Chênevert Family Brain Tumor Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center held a patient and caregiver symposium.
Speakers and topics included:
Precision Brain Tumor Surgery
Jennifer Moliterno, MD, FAANS
New Treatments and Clinical Trials: Expanding Options for Brain Tumor Care
Sylvia Kurz, MD, PhD
Photons, Protons, and Beyond—What’s the Difference?
Nicholas Moore, MD
Coping Mechanisms; Caregiver Resources; Trials and Tribulations
Moderated by: Nicholas Blondin, MD
Panel Discussion: Mary Barden, MD; Chris Cusano; Christine Ferrucci, APRN;
Daniela Galluzzo, MD; Kelly Michaud, BSN, RN; Jennifer Picagli, MSN, ACNPCAG,
APRN, APRN (BC); Stefania Santinon, LMSW; Yolanda Turner, RN, BSN;
Patient testimonials