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Highlights from the Second International Symposium on HPV infection in head and neck cancer

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The Second International Symposium on HPV Infection in Head and Neck Cancer was held on 3rd–4th November 2016 in Leipzig, Germany. The meeting brought together researchers and clinicians to share the latest knowledge on HPV infection in head and neck cancer and to join active and constructive scientific discussions. This report summarizes the major themes discussed during the symposium.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstrasse 12, 04103, Leipzig, Germany

    Susanne Wiegand, G. Wichmann & A. Dietz

  2. Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland

    W. Golusinski

  3. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    C. R. Leemans

  4. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany

    J. P. Klussmann

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G. Wichmann, W. Golusinski, C.R. Leemans and J.P. Klussmann declare that there is no conflict of interest. S. Wiegand: Remuneration for scientific presentations and participation on Advisory Boards: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck Serono, Astra Zeneca A. Dietz: Remuneration for scientific presentations and participation on Advisory Boards: Merck Serono, Roche, Astra Zeneca, MSD, BMS; Research Support: Roche, Merck Serono.

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Wiegand, S., Wichmann, G., Golusinski, W. et al. Highlights from the Second International Symposium on HPV infection in head and neck cancer. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 275, 1365–1373 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-018-4954-z

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