ESOI - European Society of Oncologic Imaging

19/06/2026

Looking for a fresh perspective on how artificial intelligence is changing the game for cancer screening? 🧠

While many discussions focus on the theory behind algorithms, our upcoming webinar shifts the focus entirely to what happens when technology meets real-world clinical environments. We will be diving into how radiologists can practically manage AI tools without losing diagnostic oversight or compromising accuracy.

If you are curious about how these tools handle workflow integration, multidisciplinary reporting, and early detection across different imaging modalities, this is the session to watch.

Get a head start by securing your spot today and preparing your questions for our live Q&A.

Live session details
▪️ Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Next week!
▪️ Time: 13:00 CEST
▪️ Speaker: Lei Shi (Hangzhou, CN)
▪️ Moderator: Prof. Laure Fournier (Paris, FR)

Please note that this live session is exclusive to ESOI members, and participants are eligible to earn 1 European CME credit (ECMEC®).

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4uPFRiv

18/06/2026

Find the preliminary scientific programme hightlights for ESOI Touchdown 2026 in Heidelberg:

▪️ The Future of Reporting: Join the debate in Stop Writing Novels: The Future of Radiology Reporting and explore what the radiology report of 2035 will look like.

▪️ Next-Gen AI Integration: Discover how Agentic AI and integrative dashboards are shifting AI from a research tool to a true clinical co-pilot.

▪️ Real-World MDT Debates: Witness multidisciplinary teams in action with dedicated tumor board sessions covering lung, urogenital, and gynecological oncology.

▪️ The Dark Side of Treatment: Learn to identify and manage the complex imaging toxicities caused by contemporary cancer therapies.

▪️ Interactive workshops: Dive into smaller, case-based groups covering everything from prostate and liver malignancies to crucial soft skills like patient communication and scientific presentation.

Whether you want to master clinical algorithms, debate the future of our profession, or sharpen your subspecialty skills, this programme delivers.

The early bird registration deadline is August 3. Secure your ticket today to join us in Heidelberg this October!

👉 View the full programme and register here: https://bit.ly/4cHEgoo

17/06/2026

Every year, Europe is paying a staggering €442 billion in lost productivity due to premature deaths of its citizens.

A competitive Europe starts with a healthy Europe.

In the midst of negotiations on EU’s next long-term budget, more than 490 healthcare experts, scientists, academics, and patient advocates have sent a joint letter to EU leaders and national governments calling for health spending to be firmly protected and earmarked in the next MFF.

The European Parliament has already backed this position. Now member states must decide whether they will follow through and put health where it belongs ➡️ at the heart of Europe’s future.

ESOI is proud to be a signatory of the letter.

Read the letter here 📄 https://www.europeancancer.org/policy/key-opinion-leaders-call-for-a-strong-eu-health-budget

European Cancer Organisation

16/06/2026

Reflecting on the experience at ESOI Touchdown 2025! 🧠✨

The team at Think has published a feature article by Andrea Cuschieri about our last event, ESOI Touchdown 2025 in Malta. The piece focuses on how the meeting balanced clinical science and AI with patient communication and empathy.

A huge thank you to THINK for this fantastic feature and for helping us spotlight the human dimension of radiology as we look forward to our next chapter! 🤝

👉 Read the full article here: https://thinkmagazine.mt/reading-between-the-scans-enhancing-patient-communication-and-evidence-based-radiology

At the ESOI Touchdown 2025, radiologists and imaging specialists gathered to explore not just the science of oncologic imaging, but its soul.

15/06/2026

Tick-tock. ⏳ The deadline to submit your abstract for ESOI Touchdown 2026 is exactly one week away. 📅

Whether you want to apply for an oral presentation, a scientific poster, or an educational poster, now is the time to finalize your draft.📝

Here is what you need to know before you submit:
👉Categories: Oral presentation, scientific poster, or educational poster.
👉Presenting authors of accepted abstracts must register and participate on-site in Heidelberg.

The best part? 🌟 The three best poster authors and the three best oral presenters will win free registration for the next ESOI Touchdown in 2027.

You have until Monday, June 22, 2026, at 23:59 CEST to send your work in.⏰

Do not wait until the final hour, submit your abstract today: https://bit.ly/4cHEgoo

11/06/2026

Recommended reading for our upcoming webinar on AI-based tumor screening. Prepare for an insightful session by reviewing these key articles focused on the evolution of artificial intelligence in cancer detection:

▪️ Standalone AI for Breast Cancer Detection at Screening Digital Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Available at: https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/radiol.222639

▪️ Software using artificial intelligence for nodule and cancer detection in CT lung cancer screening: systematic review of test accuracy studies. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39322406/

▪️ Assistive AI in Lung Cancer Screening: A Retrospective Multinational Study in the United States and Japan. Available at: https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/ryai.230079

▪️ Large-scale pancreatic cancer detection via non-contrast CT and deep learning. Available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02640-w

▪️ Early detection of pancreatic cancer and AI risk partitioning. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38615682/

▪️ Evaluation of AI for prostate cancer detection in biparametric-MRI screening population data. Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00330-025-12198-5

The next webinar will take place:
▪️ Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 13:00 CEST
▪️ Title: AI-Based Tumor Screening: From Imaging Research to Clinical Practice
▪️ Speaker: Lei Shi (Hangzhou, CN)
▪️ Moderator: Prof. Laure Fournier (Paris, FR)

The programme of this webinar will explore the current role and future potential of artificial intelligence in oncologic imaging, with a focus on tumour screening and early detection. It will provide an overview of AI applications integration into clinical workflows, and the challenges of translating research tools into daily radiology practice.

Participants will earn 1 European CME credit (ECMEC®) accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).

▪️ More details: https://bit.ly/4uPFRiv

▪️ Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qkmEUB8oQqOjHMiyXPDNow #/registration

This session is exclusive to ESOI members. Become a member via our website.

11/06/2026

The two grant winners of the 2026 ESOR/ESOI Exchange Programme for Oncologic Imaging Fellowships have been selected! 🏆

Out of 13 impressive applications from young radiologists across Europe, two outstanding professionals have chosen for this intensive, three-month modular training journey.

They will soon head to premier European reference training centres, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Germany) and Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou (Paris, France), to gain mentored, hands-on experience in advanced modalities, including CT, MRI, PET-CT, and PET-MRI, and participate directly in multidisciplinary tumor boards.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 fellows! This is a major milestone toward subspecialisation in cancer imaging, and we look forward to seeing your progress.

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to the ESOI Evaluation Committee and the ESOR Office for their rigorous review and commitment to training the next generation of specialists. 🤝

Stay tuned as we follow our winners' journeys into their host training centres later this year!

10/06/2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is my great pleasure to invite you to ESOI Touchdown 2026, taking place from October 29–31, 2026, at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and an internationally recognized hub for cancer research and innovation.

The meeting will bring together radiologists, clinicians, scientists, patients, and industry partners to discuss the latest developments in oncologic imaging. The scientific program will cover key topics including artificial intelligence, innovative imaging strategies, multidisciplinary decision-making across a range of cancer entities, cancer screening, therapy-related toxicities, and the future of oncologic reporting.

Interactive workshops and multidisciplinary case discussions will provide practical insights and foster lively exchange across disciplines, creating opportunities for learning, collaboration, and networking.

I warmly invite you to join us for an inspiring and engaging ESOI Touchdown 2026 and look forward to welcoming you to Heidelberg, with its unique blend of scientific excellence, innovation, and historic charm.

With best regards,
Prof. Heinz-Peter Schlemmer
Congress President, ESOI Touchdown 2026

09/06/2026

Recommended reading for our upcoming webinar on AI-based tumor screening. Prepare for an insightful session by reviewing these key articles focused on the evolution of artificial intelligence in cancer detection:

▪️ Standalone AI for Breast Cancer Detection at Screening Digital Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Available at: https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/radiol.222639

▪️ Software using artificial intelligence for nodule and cancer detection in CT lung cancer screening: systematic review of test accuracy studies. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39322406/

▪️ Assistive AI in Lung Cancer Screening: A Retrospective Multinational Study in the United States and Japan. Available at: https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/ryai.230079

▪️ Large-scale pancreatic cancer detection via non-contrast CT and deep learning. Available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02640-w

▪️ Early detection of pancreatic cancer and AI risk partitioning. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38615682/

▪️ Evaluation of AI for prostate cancer detection in biparametric-MRI screening population data. Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00330-025-12198-5

The next webinar will take place:
▪️ Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 13:00 CEST
▪️ Title: AI-Based Tumor Screening: From Imaging Research to Clinical Practice
▪️ Speaker: Lei Shi (Hangzhou, CN)
▪️ Moderator: Prof. Laure Fournier (Paris, FR)

The programme of this webinar will explore the current role and future potential of artificial intelligence in oncologic imaging, with a focus on tumour screening and early detection. It will provide an overview of AI applications integration into clinical workflows, and the challenges of translating research tools into daily radiology practice.

Participants will earn 1 European CME credit (ECMEC®) accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).

▪️ More details: https://bit.ly/4uPFRiv
▪️ Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qkmEUB8oQqOjHMiyXPDNow #/registration

This session is exclusive to ESOI members. You can become a member via our website.

02/06/2026

Showcase your oncology imaging research and win a free pass for ESOI Touchdown 2027 💡

We are officially accepting abstract submissions for ESOI Touchdown 2026. This is your opportunity to showcase your work in front of leading experts in oncologic imaging and elevate your professional profile.

The highest-scoring abstracts will win free registration for ESOI Touchdown 2027. 🏷️

Key details
▪️ Submission deadline: June 22, 2026
▪️ Event location: Heidelberg, Germany
▪️ The opportunity: Present your science, gain international recognition, and secure your spot for next year's event at zero cost.

Don't wait until the last minute to submit your findings.

👉 Submit your abstract before June 22 here: https://bit.ly/4cHEgoo