# Event Details - **Event Name**: Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026 - 'The Hard Stuff' - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in the beautiful Loire Valley for bone, joint and nervous system pathology and diagnostic techniques!About this EventWelcome to the Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026!Come join us for two days filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities, and insightful presentations from bone, joint and neuropathology experts covering large and small animals. This symposium is a great chance to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded pathologists and trainees.Our engaging experts are Drs Linden Craig (University of Tennessee) and Andrew Miller (Cornell University). A range of lesions and processes will be covered including key gross and histopathologic features, diagnostic tests and use of ancillary techniques such as IHC and ISH for tumour diagnosis.Registration includes all presentation, electronic notes and all refreshment and lunch breaks on both days.Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired. We look forward to seeing you there!Sunday 13th September🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AMRegistration🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMWelcome and Introductions🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMIs it bone? Descriptive terminology (Craig)Info: This session will examine some tissues and lesions that resemble bone and compare them to true bone. Terms specific to bone (such as woven, lamellar, cancellous) will be defined.🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AMTumours affecting bone (Craig)Info: Primary bone tumors such as osteoma, osteosarcoma, osteochondroma, multilobular tumor of bone as well as metastatic and marrow tumors will be discussed.🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMCoffee break🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMInflammatory and infectious lesions of bones and joints (Craig)Info: Metaphyseal osteopathy will be compared to the lesions of canine distemper virus. Bone and joint lesions caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa will be discussed.🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMDegenerative and traumatic lesions of bones and joints (Craig)Info: Degenerative joint disease of the appendicular and axial skeleton will be discussed. Traumatic and pathologic fractures will be compared.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch (buffet provided)🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMArticular and periarticular tumours (Craig)Info: Synovial tumours and their immunohistochemical characteristics will be discussed. Periarticular tumours including feline plasma cell tumours and periarticular fibromas in dogs will be discussed.🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PMAnomalous, nutritional, and metabolic bony lesions (Craig)Info: Osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets and fibrous osteodystrophy will be discussed. 🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMCoffee break🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PMInteractive case discussions (Craig)Monday 14th September🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMImmunohistochemistry & In Situ Hybridization: A Practical Intro (Miller)Info: This session will give an introduction to the principles, pitfalls, and uses of IHC and ISH🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AMCNS Neoplasia, Part 1: Using IHC to Refine Diagnoses (Miller)Info: This session will review CNS neoplasia and focus on when to use IHC to refine the diagnosis🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMCoffee break🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMCNS Neoplasia, Part 2: Using IHC to Refine Diagnoses (Miller)Info: This session will review CNS neoplasia and focus on when to use IHC to refine the diagnosis.🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMPNS Neoplasia: Is Immunohistochemistry Needed? (Miller)Info: This session will focus on the different types of PNS neoplasia and how IHC does and does not help with the diagnosis. 🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch (buffet provided)🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PMFrom Morphology to Markers: Immunohistochemistry in Tumor Diagnoses and QuizInfo: This session will focus on neoplasms encountered in a standard diagnostic pathology service and how IHC can refine the diagnosis. This session will end with a quiz that reviews concepts discussed in the workshop.🕑: 03:30 PMClose - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nantes/davis-thompson-foundation-european-symposium-2026-the-hard-stuff/100001982181694808 - **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Hôtel Mercure Nantes Centre Gare - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 430, max: 495, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Nantes - **state**: PA - **country**: France - **location**: Hôtel Mercure Nantes Centre Gare - **lat**: 47.2161858 - **long**: -1.5432293 - **full address**: Hôtel Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, 50/51 Quai de Malakoff, Nantes, France ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026 - 'The Hard Stuff' - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ee9e1fd095a780785a454bb1d0756e9c32fa44aa78537637de843fdca19ca8d7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1770299253 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026 - 'The Hard Stuff' being held? - **A:** Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026 - 'The Hard Stuff' takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Hotel Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, 50/51 Quai de Malakoff, Nantes, France. - **Q**: Who is organizing Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026 - 'The Hard Stuff'? - **A:** Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026 - 'The Hard Stuff' is organized by Davis-Thompson DVM Foundation European Division. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Davis Thompson Foundation European Symposium 2026 - 'The Hard Stuff' is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nantes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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