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October 7, 2026 - CBR Communication

See how the CBR/SAR Collaborative Forum went, which took place on October 3rd.

Session 1 – Prostate

The first session of the CBR/SAR Collaborative Forum featured high-level discussions on Prostate Imaging, bringing together internationally recognized experts in the field. The session included Dr. Ronaldo Baroni, Director of International Relations at CBR, along with speakers Dr. Antonio Westphalen (SAR), Dr. Fernando Morbeck (CBR), and Dr. Sungmin Woo (SAR), who shared their experience, perspectives, and clinical expertise, fostering a rich scientific exchange between the Brazilian and international radiology communities.

Dr. Antonio Carlos Anderson Westphalen during class: PI-RADS v2.2 / 3.0: what's next?
Dr. Fernando Morbeck teaching the class: PI-QUAL (and beyond): why is quality so important in prostate MRI
Dr. Ronaldo Baroni during class: NEED for active surveillance: from basic concepts to clinical impact

Dr. Sungmin Woo during class: Prostate cancer detection: MRI, PET or both?

Session 2 – Renal and Urothelial (including Bladder)

The second session of the CBR/SAR Collaborative Forum, dedicated to Renal and Urothelial Imaging (Including the Bladder), brought together renowned experts for another engaging and insightful scientific discussion. The session featured Dr. Mauricio Zapparoli, Scientific Director of the CBR, alongside Dr. Satheesh Krishna Jeyaraj (SAR), Dr. Andrew Wentland (SAR), and Dr. Valdair Muglia (CBR), who shared their knowledge through case-based discussions and valuable clinical perspectives.

Dr. Andrew Wentland during class: Renal Masses: Staging, Treatment, and Post-Treatment Imaging
Dr. Maurício Zapparoli during the lecture: Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Radiologic Approach
Dr. Satheesh Krishna Jeyaraj during class::Characterization of Renal Tumors: CT, MRI, and Beyond
Dr. Valdair Francisco Muglia during class: Imaging of Bladder Malignancies: Diagnosis, Staging, and Surveillance

Session 3 – Gynecologic Oncology

The third session of the CBR/SAR Collaborative Forum, focused on Gynecologic Oncology, brought together distinguished experts from CBR and SAR for an engaging exchange of knowledge and clinical experience. The session featured Dr. Kate Maturen (SAR), Dr. Patrícia Prando (CBR), Dr. Atul Shinagare (SAR), and Dr. Luiza Labrunie (CBR), who shared valuable insights, best practices, and case-based discussions on imaging in gynecologic oncology.

Dr. Atul Shinagare during class: Ovarian Cancer: Preoperative Planning and Patterns of Recurrence
Dr. Katherine E. Maturen during class: Endometrial Cancer: Detection, Staging, and Imaging for Radiation Therapy
Dr. Luiza Labrunie Calmon Soares during the lecture: Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer: Staging and Treatment Planning
Dr. Patrícia Prando Cardia during the lecture: Cervical Cancer: Initial Staging and Planning for Fertility Sparing Approach

Session 4 – Penis and Testicle

The fourth and final session of the CBR/SAR Collaborative Forum, dedicated to Penis and Testicle Imaging, brought together leading experts from CBR and SAR for a rich and insightful scientific exchange. The session featured Dr. Alice Schuch (CBR), Dr. Meghan Lubner (SAR), Dr. Marcelo de Gusmão (CBR), and Dr. Refky Nicola (SAR), who shared their knowledge through engaging presentations and case-based discussions, highlighting key advancements and practical approaches in genitourinary imaging.

Dr. Alice Schuch during class: Staging and Treatment Planning
Dr. Refky Nicola during class: Testicular and Paratesticular Tumors: Imaging Diagnosis and Staging
Dr. Marcelo de Macêdo Gusmão during the lecture: Scrotal Lesions: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Tumor Mimics
Dr. Meghan Lubner during class: Penile Lesions: Distinguishing Benign from Malignant Disease – Imaging and Pathologic Correlation

Dr. Refky Nicola during class: Testicular and Paratesticular Tumors: Imaging Diagnosis and Staging

Throughout the forum, participants had the opportunity to learn from internationally recognized experts, benefiting from a unique educational format that combined expert-led lectures with live interactive discussions. The event reinforced the value of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning in advancing radiological practice and patient care.

The success of the CBR/SAR Collaborative Forum highlights the importance of strong partnerships and scientific exchange between radiology societies. By connecting experts from different countries and institutions, the CBR and SAR promote the sharing of knowledge, experiences, and best practices, strengthening the global radiology community and fostering excellence in medical imaging.

Thank you to all the speakers, moderators, and participants who made this collaborative initiative such a remarkable success. We look forward to continuing this journey of international cooperation and scientific advancement together.

CBR/SAR Collaborative Forum: building bridges, sharing expertise, and shaping the future of radiology through global collaboration.