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11th Annual Houston Methodist Cancer Symposium
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
Presented by the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
This annual symposium, dedicated to the science and clinical care of solid and hematologic malignancies, brings together Houston Methodist scientists and physicians from a broad spectrum of fields, including basic, clinical, and epidemiological research. A wide range of topics will be covered, from innovative translational science to clinical updates with strategies for implementation in current clinical practice. The program will provide education focused on improving patient care, research collaboration and leading medicine.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Employees | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $250 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $125 |
| Research Scientist | $40 |
| Allied Health Care Professional | $40 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Physician scientists, practicing oncologists, physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, oncology nurses, residents, fellows, medical students, allied health care professionals and clinical research associates will benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the fundamental mechanisms of cellular immunotherapy in hematologic malignancies
- Describe the approved cell therapy options in hematologic malignancies including CAR-T cell
- Identify new cellular therapies in the pipeline for these diseases
| 11th Annual Houston Methodist Cancer Symposium August 11, 2023 | ||
| Time | Presentation | Speaker |
| 7:30 AM | Registration | |
| 8:20 AM | Welcome | Jenny Chang, MD |
| 8:30 AM | Solid Tumor Keynote: 30 years Perspective On Advanced Prostate Cancer: Using Biology & Perseverance to Conquer New Frontiers | Maha Hussain, MD, FACP, FASCO |
| 9:15 AM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 9:25 AM | Whole-Body MRI – Past, Present and Future | Nakul Gupta, MD |
| 9:55 AM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 10:00 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
| 10:25 AM | Biology-Driven De-Escalation of Therapy in HER2+ Breast Cancer | Polly A. Niravath, MD |
| 10:55 AM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 11:00 AM | Novel Epigenetic Markers in Cell-free DNA of Cancer | Zejuan Li, MD, PhD, FACMG |
| 11:30 AM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 11:35 AM | Lunch Keynote I: Voices Heard: Music Therapy Within Oncology | Sarah Rossi, MM, MT-BC |
| 12:05 PM | Lunch Keynote II: Palliative Medicine in Cancer Patients | Elaine De Leon, MD |
| 12:35 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
| 1:00 PM | Hematology Keynote: CAR-T Clinical Development, Current State, Challenges of Current State and Potential Solutions | Joseph P. McGuirk, DO |
| 1:45 PM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 1:55 PM | From Bench to Bedside: The History and Progress of CAR T-Cell Therapy | Bin He, PhD |
| 2:25 PM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 2:30 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
| 2:45 PM | Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) for Clinicians | Siddhartha Ganguly, MD, FACP |
| 3:15 PM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 3:20 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
| 3:40 PM | Abstract Winner Discussions | |
| 4:30 PM | Question and Answer Session | |
| 4:45 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 DIRECTORS |
| Eleni Efstathiou, MD, PhD |
| Section Chief of Genitourinary Medical Oncology Houston Methodist Oncology Partners |
| Shilpan Shah, MD |
| Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in Oncology, Academic Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College Adjunct Assistant Professor Texas A&M University College of Medicine |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKERS |
| Maha H.A. Hussain, MD, FACP, FASCO |
| Genevieve Teuton Professor of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology Deputy Director Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois |
| Joseph P. McGuirk, DO |
| Schutte-Speas Professor of Hematology-Oncology Division Director, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics Medical Director, Blood and Marrow Transplant The University of Kansas Cancer Center Kansas City, Kansas |
| HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY |
| Siddhartha Ganguly, MD, FACP |
| Carol Cockrell Curran Distinguished Centennial Chief in Hematologic Oncology, Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center Professor of Clinical Oncology, Academic Institute Full Clinical Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist |
| Nakul Gupta, MD |
| Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology, Academic Institute Assistant Clinical Member, Research Institute Program Director, Abdominal Imaging Fellowship, Department of Radiology Vice-Chair of Translational Imaging, Department of Radiology Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Bin He, PhD |
| Associate Professor of Transplant Immunology in Surgery, Academic Institute Associate Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Zejuan Li, MD, PhD, FACMG |
| Associate Professor of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Academic Institute Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Polly A. Niravath, MD |
| Section Chief, Breast Oncology Director, Cancer Survivorship Program Lois E. And Carl A. Davis Centennial Associate Professor in Cancer Research Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center Houston Methodist Hospital |
| Sarah Rossi, MM, MT-BC |
| Board Certified Music Therapist Houston Methodist Hospital Outpatient Infusion Center Center for Performing Arts Medicine |
Available Credit
- 6.75 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 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.75 Attendance
- 6.00 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 6.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
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We gratefully acknowledge the following companies for supporting our 11th Annual Houston Methodist Cancer Symposium:
AbbVie
Amgen
Astellas Pharma, Inc.
AstraZeneca
Beigene
CTI Biopharma
Incyte
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Lilly
Merck
MorphoSys
Myovant
Novartis
Pfizer
Pharmacyclics
Regeneron
Rigel
Sanofi
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Price
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Employees | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $250 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $125 |
| Research Scientist | $40 |
| Allied Health Care Professional | $40 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.