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Inaugural Transplant Oncology: Evolving Field in Liver Cancers
LIVE (In-Person) and LIVESTREAM (Virtual) attendance options are available.
Presented by the Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Transplant oncology is an emerging concept of cancer treatment with a promising prospective outcome. The application of oncology, transplant medicine, and surgery to improve patients' survival and quality of life is the core of transplant oncology. The main goal of this symposium is to promote and disseminate multidisciplinary scientific advances in transplant oncology around the world, as well as collaborate with existing experts and providers to promote and encourage education and research in the science and clinical practice of transplant oncology around the world, in addition, to illustrate and share the new updates for the management of hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic biliary cancer, liver-only metastasis of non-hepatobiliary carcinoma, the utility of immunotherapy in the transplant setting as well as the feasibility of using ctDNA for surveillance post-transplantation.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal and neuroendocrine liver metastases
- Cancer recurrence after liver transplantation
- The role of novel chemotherapeutic and biological therapy agents in improving transplantation outcomes
- Applications of ctDNA in the field of Transplant Oncology
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Employee | Free |
| Physician (Houston Methodist - SPG, PCG, MPAQ, HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $225 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
| Allied Health Care Professional | Free |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |
Target Audience
This Symposium is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the highest level of oncological care such as transplant oncologists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, transplant hepatobiliary surgeons, interventional radiologists, and immunologists. Also, Primary Care, Internists, oncologists, nurses, NPs, SW, Transplant Coordinators, RNs
Learning Objectives
- Discuss current standard approaches toward liver transplant oncology.
- Describe how liver transplantation affects hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma outcomes.
- Explain the gap between the current practice and the future of transplant oncology.
- Review updated selection criteria, prediction models and emerging indications.
- Identify novel biologic, chemotherapeutic, radiologic, immunotherapeutic approaches and applications of ctDNA.
| TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 7:15 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM | Leadership Welcome | R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS (Ed) |
| 8:15 AM | Conference Introduction | Maen Abdelrahim, MD, PhD, B Pharm; Sudha Kodali, MD, MSPH; Ashish Saharia, MD, FACS |
| Plenary Session I: LIVER TRANSPLANT FOR METASTATIC CANCER: Emerging Topics Moderators: Victor Ankoma-Sey, MD; Kirk E. Heyne, MD; Ashish Saharia, MD, FACS | ||
| 8:30 AM | Liver Transplantation for CRC and NET | Yun Shin Chun, MD |
| 9:00 AM | Utility of ctDNA in Liver Transplantation – Marker of MRD/Surveillance and Rejection | Ashton A. Connor, MD, PhD |
| 9:30 AM | Mutational Profiling for Colorectal Liver Metastases - Prognosis and Patient Selection for Hepatectomy | Timothy E. Newhook, MD |
| 10:00 AM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 10:15 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
| Plenary Session II: Controversies Moderators: Sudha Kodali, MD, MSPH; Chukwuma Egwim, MD | ||
| 10:30 AM | DEBATE: TACE vs. TARE: The More Effective Treatment | TACE: John A. Hancock, MD TARE: Edward Kim, MD |
| 11:00 AM | Rebuttal | |
| 11:15 AM | DEBATE: Do We Transplant Tumors Under 2cm? | PRO: Ahmed O. Kaseb, MD, CMQ CON: Kirk E. Heyne, MD |
| 11:45 AM | Rebuttal | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
| Plenary Session III: Cholangiocarcinoma: Pushing the Limits Moderators: Maen Abdelrahim, MD, PhD, B Pharm; Constance M. Mobley, MD, PhD, FACS | ||
| 1:00 PM | Liver Transplantation for CCA Beyond Peri-hilar CCA | Milind M. Javle, MD |
| 1:30 PM | Challenging Cases in Liver Transplantation Case 1: IHCCA Case 2: PHCCA | Case Presenter: Constance M. Mobley, MD, PhD, FACS Panelists: Kirk E. Heyne, MD; Milind Javle, MD |
| 2:00 PM | Diagnostic Challenges in Hilar-Cholangiocarcinoma | Sunil Dacha, MD |
| 2:30 PM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 2:45 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
| Plenary Session IV: Emerging Oncological Issues in Liver Transplantation Moderator: Joseph S. Galati, MD, FACG, FAASLD | ||
| 3:00 PM | Emerging Oncological Issues in Liver Transplantation | Taizo Hibi, MD, PhD, FACS |
| 3:40 PM | Safety and Efficacy of Checkpoint Inhibitors in Liver Transplant Patients | Maen Abdelrahim, MD, PhD, B Pharm |
| 4:10 PM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 4:25 PM | Closing Remarks | R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS (Ed) |
| 4:30 PM | Adjournment | |
LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners.
| COURSE DIRECTOR |
| R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS (Ed) |
| J.C. Walter Jr. Presidential Distinguished Chair Director, J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Director, Transplantation Research Chief, Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery Professor of Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College Houston Methodist |
| COURSE CO-DIRECTORS |
| Maen Abdelrahim, MD, PhD, B Pharm |
| Medical Director, Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics, Phase I Program Gastrointestinal Medical and Transplant Oncologist Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Assistant Professor of Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College Houston Methodist |
| Sudha Kodali, MD, MPHS |
| Transplant Hepatologist Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Associate Professor of Medicine Houston Methodist |
| Ashish Saharia, MD, FACS |
| Director, Liver Transplantation Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Assistant Professor of Surgery Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| GUEST FACULTY |
| Yun Shin Chun, MD |
| Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Taizo Hibi, MD, PhD, FACS |
| Professor and Chairman Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences Director, Transplantation Center, Kumamoto University Hospital |
| Milind M. Javle, MD |
| Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX |
| Ahmed Omar Kaseb, MD, CMQ |
| John E. and Dorothy J. Harris Professorship in Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Tenured Professor and Director, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Program Co-Director, MD Anderson HCC SPORE Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX |
| Edward Kim, MD, FSIR |
| Professor of Radiology and Surgery Director, Interventional Oncology Mount Sinai Health Systems New York, NY |
| Timothy E. Newhook, MD |
| Assistant Professor Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX |
| HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY |
| Victor Ankoma-Sey, MD, FACP, FAASLD |
| Director, Liver Transplant Program Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Houston Methodist Director, Liver Associates of Texas, PA |
| Ashton A. Connor, MD, PhD |
| Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Houston Methodist |
| Sunil Dacha, MD |
| Assistant Professor Clinical Medicine Houston Methodist Academic institute Assistant Clinical Member Houston Methodist Research Institute Interventional Gastroenterologist Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates Houston Methodist |
| Chukwuma Egwim, MD |
| Transplant Hepatologist Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Houston Methodist Liver Associates of Texas, PA |
| Joseph S. Galati, MD, FACG, FAASLD |
| Medical Director Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Houston Methodist Director, Liver Specialists of Texas |
| John A. Hancock, MD |
| Interventional Radiologist Houston Methodist Radiology Associates Houston Methodist |
| Kirk E. Heyne, MD |
| Gastrointestinal Medical and Transplant Oncologist Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Assistant Professor of Medicine Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Constance M. Mobley, MD, PhD, FACS |
| Associate Director of Liver Transplantation J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Associate Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation Medical Director, Surgical & Liver ICU Program Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Vice Chair Diversity, Equity and Community Integration Houston Methodist Department of Surgery Assistant Professor of Surgery Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College Adjunct Assistant Professor Texas A&M College of Medicine |
Available Credit
- 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.25 Attendance
- 6.50 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 6.50 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the opportunity for commercial companies to intermingle with targeted health care providers and showcase their company’s products and services.
For additional information, please contact Juanita Young at jlyoung@houstonmethodist.org. Thank you for your interest and support.
Price
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FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Employee | Free |
| Physician (Houston Methodist - SPG, PCG, MPAQ, HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $225 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
| Allied Health Care Professional | Free |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |