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10th Annual Houston Methodist Cancer Symposium
LIVE (In-Person) and LIVESTREAM (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.
ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS!
The Houston Methodist Cancer Center invites abstracts for poster presentation at the 10th Annual Houston Methodist Cancer Symposium.
Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters on Friday, August 12, 2022 during the Houston Methodist Cancer Symposium. The purpose of the poster session is to provide a forum for discussion of innovations in every aspect of cancer research and care, including but not limited to: Molecular and Cell Biology, Tumor Biology, Cancer Chemistry, Immunology.
The Review Committee will evaluate the scientific quality of the submitted abstracts on the basis of the following criteria: Clinical Research, Epidemiology and Prevention, Clinical Vignettes.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist Employees | Free |
External (Non-Houston Methodist) | |
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 | $20 |
Target Audience
Physician scientists, practicing oncologists, advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants, oncology nurses, residents, fellows, medical students, allied health personnel and clinical research associates will benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Describe the role of genomics in multiple myeloma
- Discuss new modalities of therapy in multiple myeloma
- Discuss the importance of supportive care in patients with multiple myeloma
| Time | Presentation | Speaker(s) |
| 8:00 AM | Registration | |
| 8:15 AM | Welcome: Announcements and Introductions | Jenny C. Chang, MD |
| 8:30 AM | Role of Genomics in Multiple Myeloma | Nikhil C. Munshi, MD |
| 9:15 AM | Question and Answer | |
| 9:25 AM | Overview of Advances in Multiple Myeloma | Siddhartha Ganguly, MD, FACP |
| 9:55 AM | Question and Answer | |
| 10:00 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
| 10:25 AM | Basic and Translational Research Updates in Multiple Myeloma | Qing Yi, MD, PhD |
| 10:55 AM | Question and Answer | |
| 11:00 AM | Supportive Care in Myeloma | Rebecca Lu, MSN, FNP-C |
| 11:30 AM | Question and Answer | |
| 11:35 AM | LUNCH KEYNOTE: Climate Change and Cancer | Joan H. Schiller, MD |
| 12:35 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
| 1:00 PM | SOLID TUMOR KEYNOTE: Overview of Cancer Chemoprevention | Ming You, MD, PhD |
| 1:45 PM | Question and Answer | |
| 1:55 PM | Management of Prostate Cancer 2022 | Eleni Efstathiou, MD, PhD |
| 2:25 PM | Question and Answer | |
| 2:30 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
| 2:45 PM | Breast Cancer Radiotherapy and Quality | Waqar M. Haque, MD |
| 3:15 PM | Question and Answer | |
| 3:20 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
| 3:40 PM | Abstract Winner Discussions | |
| 4:30 PM | Question and Answer | |
| 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 |
| Eric H. Bernicker, MD |
| Diane Harkins Modesett Professor of Medical Oncology Professor of Clinical Oncology, Academic Institute Full Clinical Member, Research Institute Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center Department of Medicine Houston Methodist Hospital Weill Cornell Medical College |
| 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 |
| Rebecca Lu |
| Supervisor Advanced Practice Provider Myeloma Research Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Nikhil C. Munshi, MD |
| Kraft Family Chair Director Basic and Correlative Sciences Associate Director Jerome Lipper Multiple Myeloma Center Department of Medical Oncology Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts |
| Joan H. Schiller, MD |
| Founding member,"Oncologists United for Climate and Health (OUCH)" Adjunct Professor, University of Virginia Board Member, Lung Cancer Research Foundation |
| HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY |
| Eleni Efstathiou, MD, PhD |
| Section Chief of Genitourinary Medical Oncology Houston Methodist Oncology Partners |
| Waqar M. Haque, MD |
| Associate Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology, Academic Institute Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| 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 |
| Qing Yi, MD, PhD |
| Ralph O’Connor Centennial Chair, Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center Professor of Oncology, Academic Institute Full Member, Research Institute Director, Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies Associate Director, Cancer Center Basic Research Programs, Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Ming You, MD, PhD |
| Director, Center for Cancer Prevention, Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center Houston Methodist |
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
- 5.91 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 5.91 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
We gratefully acknowledge the following companies for participating as exhibitors for this activity:
AbbVie
Astellas Pharma
AstraZeneca
BeiGene
BTG Specialty Pharma
Caris Life Sciences
CTI Biopharma
Eisai
Eli Lilly and Company
Exact Sciences
Exelixis
Gilead
Incyte Corporation
Merck
Millennium Pharmaceuticals
Morphosys
Pfizer
Pharmacyclics (PCYC)
Regeneron
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
Sanofi-Genzyme
Taiho
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 | Free |
External (Non-Houston Methodist) | |
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 | $20 |