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Seventh Annual Controversies in Hematologic Malignancies Symposium
Overview
This one-day symposium will raise and address the most challenging questions in current clinical practice for hematologic malignancy. Topics will include CAR-T cell therapy for B-cell malignancies, improving therapy for acute myelogenous leukemia, multiple myeloma, transfusion of blood products in hematologic malignancies, pain and opioid management, current treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes, cutaneous lymphomas and more.
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and Registered Nurses
Learning Objectives
The aim of this conference is to highlight major controversies in the treatment of hematological malignancies. At the completion of this activity, attendees will be able to make therapeutic decisions based on the available data, realizing the ongoing debate in those areas.
Program
7:30-8:20am | Registration/Breakfast/View Exhibits
8:20-8:30am | Introduction
8:30-9:15am | Update on Cutaneous T Cell Lymphomas
Steve Rosen MD, City of Hope National Medical Center
9:15-10:00am | Evolving Landscape in AML Treatment: Moving Beyond 3+7?
Lyndsey Runaas MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
10:00-10:15am | Break
10:15-11:00am | New Directions in Treating Multiple Myeloma
Edward Stadtmauer MD, University of Pennysylvania
11:00-11:45am | Breakout Sessions
Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Anand Padmanabhan MD, PhD
Toxicities associated with immune therapy in blood cancers
Laura Schmidt, Pharm D, Froedtert Hospital
Frontiers in Palliative Care for Patients with Hematologic Malignancies
Christopher Lawton, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
11:45-12:45pm | Lunch
12:45-1:30pm | Understanding the Current Treatment Landscape in Myelodysplastic Syndromes.
Rami Komrokji MD, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
1:30-2:15pm | Current Applications adn Future Directions of CAR-T Cell Therapies for B Cell Malignancies
Nirav Shah MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
2:15-3:00pm | Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma: Early or Late? --The Debate
Binod Dhakal MD, MS and Saurabh Chhabra MD, Medical College of Wisconsi
3:00pm | Adjourn
Venue
Faculty
Guest Speakers
Edward Stadtmauer, MD
Section Chief, Hematologic Malignancies
Roseman, Tarte, Harrow and Shaffer Families President's Distinguished Professor
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Steven Rosen, MD
Provost & Chief Scientific Officer
Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center and Beckman Research Institute
Irell & Manella Cancer Center Director's Distinguished Chair
City of Hope National Medical Center
Rami Komrokji, MD
Senior Member, Vice Chair
Section Head – Leukemia and MDS
Department of Malignant Hematology
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Professor of Oncologic Sciences
University of South Florida
Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Speakers
Saurabh Chhabra, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Binod Dhakal, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Christopher Lawton, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Palliative Care Program
Medical College of Wisconsin
Anand Padmanabhan, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Lyndsey Runaas, MD
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Laura Schmidt, PharmD
Clinical Oncology Pharmacist
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Nirav Shah, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Planning Committee
Binod Dhakal
Co-Program Director
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Nirav Shah, MD, MS
Co-Program Director
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dan Bullock
Education Program Associate
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Catherine Sestito, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Robert Taylor, MD
Director of Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program
Aurora Cancer Care
Mindy Waggoner, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology Nurse Manager
Pharmacy-Oncology Services
Froedtert Hospital
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to dislose with the exception of:
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nirav Shah | Jazz Pharmaceuticals Miltenyi Biotec Kite Pharma | Consultant Speaker Advisory Board |
| Anand Padmanabhan | Betham Technology, LLC Blood Center of Wisconsin | Owner Inventor |
| Rami Komrokji | Celgene Novartis | Speaker Speaker |
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.
Accreditation
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 5.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Nurse Practitioners:
Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 150930. This program has been approved for 5.25 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 0.75 hours of pharmacology).
Available Credit
- 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 5.25 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
- 0.75 NP PharmacologyNP Pharmacology credit.
- 5.25 NP Contact Hours
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