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.
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Current Perspectives in Myeloma Management » Lauren Moore, APRN-CNP – Hematology/Multiple Myeloma | James Outpatient Care | Columbus, OH |
| 8:55am | (02) Iron Deficiency: Practical Guidance for Clinical Management » Samara R Linnell, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | Division of Hematology | OSUCCC – James Center | Columbus, Ohio |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Medical Cannabis and the Oncology Patient » James Weeks, MD – Head Physician | One Heart Medical | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 10:55am | (04) Treatment of Depression in the Patient with Cancer & Terminal Illness: Diagnostic Clarity and Practical Management » Amelia Toomey, DMSc., PA-C, MMSc. – Executive Director | Columbus Free Clinic | Columbus, OH |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie » TBA |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit hALL |
| 12:45pm | (05) Precision Medicine: Bringing Personalized Treatments to Mainstream Cancer Care » Ke Yang RN, BSN, MSN, DNP, ANP, AOCNP, Ph.D. – IU Health Precision Genomics Program | Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| 1:30pm | (06) From Fatigue to Function: Promoting Functional Recovery in Cancer Care » Sharon Noll, PT, MPT, CLT, COMT – ReVital Cancer Rehab Program Director | Center Manager NovaCare Rehabilitation | Highland Heights, KY » Audrey Stockwell, PT, DPT, CLT – ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program Director | KORT Physical Therapy | Highland Heights, KY |
| 2:30pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:55pm | (07) The Current Landscape of Low-Grade Gliomas and Glioblastoma: An Evolving Paradigm » John Villano, M.D., Ph.D. – Associate Chief UK Division of Medical Oncology | University of Kentucky, Chandler Medical | Center/Markey Cancer Center | Lexington, KY |
| 3:40pm | (08) Interventional Radiology APP-Led Procedure Team: Enhancing Access, Efficiency, and Patient Care » Gai Mei Wong, PA-C – Physician Assistant – Hematology The James | Outpatient Care » Andrea Kinney, CNP – Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / The James Cancer Hospital | Columbus, Ohio » Alexa Benson, PA-C – Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Interventional Radiology | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / The James Cancer Hospital | Columbus, Ohio » Christy McKinley, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State Medical Center | Columbus, OH » Patricia Little, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Center | Columbus, OH |
| 4:40pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by Biotheranostics, a Hologic Company |
| Saturday, April 25, 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 » Krissy Tuttle, PharmD, BCOP – Senior Oncology Clinical Pharmacist | IU Health – IU Simon Cancer Center |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer: Getting Started and Transitioning to Outpatient Care for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma » TBA |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Fertility Preservation in Oncology: An Oncofertility Guide for APPs » Caitlyn Hull, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University | Columbus, OH |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. and Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. » Catherine R. Garcia Stangherlin, MD – Assistant Professor | Kentucky Neuroscience Institute | University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Lexington, Kentucky |
| 11:50am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:55am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead: Offering TRODELVY for Appropriate Patients With Pretreated HR+/HER2- mBC and mTNBC » Theresa Harrington Stukus, ANP-BC – Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| 12:40pm | Transition Break |
| 12:50pm | (12) Keeping An Eye Out: Recognizing Ocular Side Effects of Anticancer therapies » LIsa Grate, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS – Clinical Pharmacist, Gynecologic and NeuroOncology | University of Cincinnati Cancer Center | Cincinnati, OH |
| 1:35pm | Adjourn |
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 11.00 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 11.00 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 2.25 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 Ohio Oncology & Hematology Care Waynesville, OH
Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Newtown, OH
Physician Assistant - Hematology The James Outpatient Care
Head, Neck & Respiratory Clinic Division of Medical Oncology Markey Cancer Center, U of Kentucky
Gynecologic Oncology IU Health Simon Cancer Center
Medical Oncology & Hematology Nurse Practitioner UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center Louisville, KY
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, OH
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Cincinnati 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: April 23-24, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: April 2, 2026
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Room rate: $189++
Parking: Day: $21
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.