APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists (and RNs).
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Students, Fellows, and Industry Employees, see pricing below. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession. If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact info@horizoncme.com for further information.
Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. The primary goal of the conference is to educate practicing clinicians on the latest advances and strategies in the care of cancer patients. Because space is limited and to ensure sufficient seats are available for clinicians, Industry Employees may register as an attendee only if you have a clinical title (NP, PharmD, MD, PA, etc).
Friday, October 3, 2025 | |
| 6:45am | Pre Conference Session: Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop » Erica Doubleday, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN – Director of Advanced Practice Providers Cancer Service Line Ochsner at MD Anderson |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Legislature and advocacy for APPs » Marc R. Matrana, MD, MSc, FACP – System Medical Director of Precision Medicine and Endowed Professor Ochsner Health |
| 8:55am | (02A) Gyn-Onc (New Developments and Anti-body drug conjugants) » Shawna Morron, PA-C – Oncology Physician Assitant UMC Cancer Center New Orleans (02B) DLBCL » Nakhle Saba, MD – Professor LSU Health Our Lady of the Lake Health |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » Jessica Foy, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, CPGx – System Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Manager Ochsner Health |
| 10:55am | (04) Palliative Care » Cinnamon Tucker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN – Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner LCMC Health-University Medical Center Louisiana and Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Association Board of Directors |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:45pm | (05) Emerging Treatment Approaches for HR-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer | This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. » TBA |
| 1:45pm | (06) Anemia (A Deep Dive) » Laura Finn, MD, MS – Chair of Classic Hematology Ochsner MD Anderson |
| 2:30pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 2:40pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07A) Updates in Lung Cancer » James K. Ellis, MD – Hematology, Oncology LCMC Health (07B) Multiple Myeloma » Susan Harding, MSN, APRN, NP-C – Hematology Nurse Practitioner, Sub-investigator HonorHealth Research Institute |
| 3:55pm | (08) Panel: Lead Clinics » Erica Doubleday, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN – Director of Advanced Practice Providers Cancer Service Line Ochsner at MD Anderson » Rene’e H. Christman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Integrative Oncology Nurse Practitioner Survivorship Coordinator Nurse Practitioner Ochsner at MD Anderson » TBA |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA |
Saturday October 4, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am |
(09) Genetics » Margaret McGuire, MPAS, PA-C – Physicians Assistant Ochsner Cancer Institute Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Nutrition » Ryan Yates, RD, LDN, ACSM-ACS – Cancer Exercise Specialist Clinical Dietitian UMC Cancer Center |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:55am | (11) Clinical Trials and Research » Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner Associate Clinical Investigator HonorHealth Research Institute |
| 11:40am | (12) Immunotherapy » Caroline Baer, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Medical Oncology Ochsner Medical Center |
| 12:25pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (13) Tumor Board: GI » Moderator: Tracy Garrett-Reed, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP – Oncology Nurse Practitioner Houston Methodist Baytown Neal Cancer Center » Jennifer D. Silinsky, MD – Colon and Rectal Surgery LCMC Health » Andrew D. Newton, MD – Surgical Oncology Ochsner Medical Center » Jonathan Mizrahi, MD – Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2:30pm | Closing Remarks |
Deatils to come
Attention Pharmacists: Earn CE credit toward your BCOP recertification*
Horizon CME is proud to support the recertification of oncology pharmacists and the new BPS pilot program for continuing professional development. For program details, please go here.
The APP Oncology Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide advanced practice providers (APPs) with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurse specialists) and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.
The APP Oncology Summit offers a unique opportunity for APPs from various healthcare teams in the community to collaborate, learn from each other and national faculty, and share best practices on a range of issues related to the care of cancer patients.
APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurses.
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Director of Advanced Practice Providers Cancer Service Line Ochsner at MD Anderson Covington, LA
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Houston Methodist Baytown Neal Cancer Center
Baytown, TX
Hematology & Medical Oncology Manager, Clinical Investigator & Nurse Practitioner Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies Program, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center Covington, LA
Oncology Nurse Practitioner Slidell Memorial Regional Cancer Center/Ochsner Slidell, LA
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the APP Oncology Summit is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
Booking details to come.
