15265 - ISTH "Tissue Factor and Cancer"

 

Dr. Ruf’s presentation will cover mechanisms supported by the tissue factor (TF) pathway in primary tumor growth and metastasis. Interventional strategies to block TF’s procoagulant and signaling activities in malignancy will be discussed.

Tissue factor-positive microparticles in cancer-associated thrombosis – Nigel Mackman

Dr. Mackman’s presentation will describe the measurement of tissue factor (TF)-positive microparticles (MPs) in plasma samples from cancer patients. It will also summarize studies that show a relationship between elevated levels of MP-TF activity and VTE in pancreatic cancer patients but not other types of cancer patients. Other mechanisms of cancer-associated thrombosis will be discussed. 

 

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The Medical College of Wisconsin and International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Please note: The course fee is $25.00 in addition to a $2.50 processing fee which is assessed for all electronic registrations.
 
More information and online registration:  http://www.prolibraries.com/isth/
 
 

 

Target Audience

Physician scientists and translational research in thrombosis and hemostasis research and oncology

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:

  • Understand the contributions of TF initiated coagulation and cell signaling to tumor progression
  • Obtain an overview of preclinical efficacy of inhibitors targeting TF in animal models of metastasis and tumor growth
  • Acquire insights into open questions and directions of translational research in the field of cancer and thrombosis
  • Provide information on the strengths and weaknesses of the different methods to measure levels of TF+ MPs in plasma samples from patients.
  • The potential utility of MP-TF activity as a biomarker of thrombotic risk in patients will be discussed.
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Cary Clark
Phone Number: 
+1 (919) 929-3807
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
12/02/2015
Course expires: 
12/02/2016
Cost:
$2.50
Planning Committee:
Yukio Ozaki
Geoff Barnes
Chris Ward
Cary Clark
Stephen Watson
 
Speakers:
Wolfram Ruf - "Tissue Factor in Tumor Growth and Metastasis"
Nigel Mackman - "Tissue Factor-Positive Microparticles in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis"
 
Moderator:
Ketan Kulkarni
 
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following persons:  
 

Name

Company

Role

Chris Ward, MD

Bayer

Advisory Board, Speaker

 

Pfizer, BMS

Advisory Board, Speaker

 

Boehringer-Ingelheim

Advisory Board, Speaker

 

Alexion

Advisory Board

 

Medimark

Steering Committee Member, Speaker

Geoff Barnes

BMS, Pfizer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Primary Investigator & Co-Investigator

Yukio Ozaki

Sysmex

Advisory Board

Wolfram RufIconic TherapeuticsConsultant


In accordance with the ACCME®  Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved

 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$2.50
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