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).
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | |
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| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: Prevention, Treatment, and Risk of Anticoagulant-Related Bleeding » Kristen M. Sanfilippo, MD, MPHS – Associate Professor | WashU Medicine | St. Louis MO |
| 8:55am | (02) From Awareness to Action: Practical Use of AI in Oncology Practice » Sara Hollstein, MSN, RN, CRNP, AOCNP-Emeritus, ANP-BC, PMC, AIPC – Sr. Nurse Informaticist | DaVita Kidney Care | DataDriven Nursing LLC | Perkasie, PA |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Raising the Index of Suspicion: Navigating the Nuances of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Diagnosis and Management | This activity is supported by an educational grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. » Sasha Haarberg, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist | Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University | School of Medicine | St. Louis, MO |
| 11:10am | (04) Novel Therapies and Clinical Updates for Prevention and Management of Acute and Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) » Mikaela McCabe, PharmD, BCOP – Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical | Pharmacy Specialist | Barnes-Jewish Hospital | St. Louis, MO |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AstraZeneca: “APP Perspectives on a Next-Generation 1L Approach in HR+/HER2- mBC: The Role of Early Intervention Upon Emergence of Endocrine Resistance” AND “Guidance for Management of Adverse Reactions in HR+/HER2- aBC or mBC With PIK3CA, AKT1, or PTEN Alterations Following Progression on or After ET ± CDK4/6i” » Tajuana Bradley, MS, FNP-BC |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit hALL |
| 1:00pm | (05) Managing Burnout and Establishing Effective Boundaries in the WorkPlace » Tracey N. Murry, PhD – Clinical Psychologist, Psychology-Oncology | Ochsner Health | Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center | New Orleans, LA |
| 1:45pm | (06) Biomarkers » Kristin Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner | Siteman Cancer Center | St. Louis, MO |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Gene Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease » Allison A. King, MD, MPH, PhD – Professor of Pediatrics | Washington University School of Medicine | St. Louis, MO |
| 3:55pm | (08) Designing Your Oncology APP Career: Comparing Practice Settings » Meghan Schutt, CNP – Nurse Practitioner | Mercy Cancer Center | St. Louis, MO » Christine Rimkus APRN, MSN, AOCN – Advanced Practice Provider | SSM Saint Louis University Hospital | St. Louis, MO |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by GSK |
| Friday, September 18, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Farrah Yuan, PharmD – Gyn Onc Clinical Pharmacist | BJH |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer: Learn About a Treatment Option for Patients With HR+/HER2+ mBC » Sonya Reid MD, MPH – Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Recognizing and Diagnosing Skin Cancers » Basia Marie Michalski-McNeely, MD, FAAD, FACMS – Assistant Professor, Residency Program Director, Dermatologist| Washington University School of Medicine| St. Louis, MO |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Theranostics: A Game Changer or Just a Gimmick? » Vikas Prasad, MD, PhD – Professor of Radiology | Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology- Division of Nuclear Medicine | Co-Chair Theranostics Task Force and Member Advisory Board, European Society of Neuroendocrine Tumors |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by BMS: Perspectives on Properly Diagnosing, Classifying, and Managing Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (LR-MDS) » Dr. Samuel Urrutia, MD, MS » Elizabeth Hubert, APRN » Stephanie Vollmer, AGNP-C |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Testosterone Replacement in Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer Survivors: Risks, Benefits, and Quality of Life Impacts » Jennifer C. Myers, DNP, ANP-BC – Adult Nurse Practitioner / APP ManagerWashington University School of Medicine/BJC/Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO |
| 1:30pm | Adjourn |
The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Thu, 09/17/2026 – 8:00am-Fri, 09/18/2026 – 3:30pm The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 50 days after the activity – please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 10.50 credit.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 3.00 credit.
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.
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology and Oncology Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Columbia, MO
Nurse Practitioner Washington University School of Medicine/BJC/ Siteman Cancer Center St. Louis, MO
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Supervisor Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO
Nurse Practitioner
Washington University School of Medicine/BJC/ Siteman Cancer Center
St. Louis, MO
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS St. Louis conference 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.
Overnight Accommodations:
Dates for discounted rates: September 16-18 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: August 20, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $279
Parking:
Overnight: Valet: $65/per car | Self: $40/per car
Day: Valet: $30/per car | Self: $18/per car
All reservations must be booked using the link above before the closing date listed. Overnight accommodation, parking, and resort fees will revert back to standard hotel pricing outside of the dates above. A set number of rooms have been blocked off for the discounted pricing. If all of those rooms have already been booked, discounted pricing may not be available for additional rooms or accommodations.