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, February 6, 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) The Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Test Your Knowledge in Quiz-Show-Style! » Angelica Epps, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner | Atlanta Cancer Care | Atlanta, GA » Danielle Roberts, PA-C – Associate Chief of Education for APPs | Co-Director Hematology, Oncology APP Fellowship | Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 9:10am | (02) Practice Changing Treatments for Breast » Kayla Freeman, DNP, APRN, FNP-C – Co-Director, Hematology/Oncology APP Fellowship Program | Emory Winship Cancer Institute | Atlanta, GA |
| 9:55am | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 10:00am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:25am | (03) Aligning Bladder Cancer Care with Evolving Best Practices | This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Pfizer and Astellas » Charles Bodine, MD – Oncologist | University Cancer & Blood Center | Athens, GA |
| 11:25am | (04) Advancing AYA Oncology Care: Practical Strategies for Advanced Practice Providers » Haleigh Mistry, MS, PA-C – Physician Assistant | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 12:10pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:15pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie: Exploring Treatment Data for CLL and AML with a BCL2 inhibitor » Felicia M. Hand, RN, OCN, MSN, MSL – AbbVie |
| 1:00pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:15pm | (05) Improving Outcomes in Gastric and GEJ Cancers | This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Astellas » Sujata Kane, MS, PA-C – APP Lead | Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 2:15pm | (06) Publishing with Purpose: Strategies for Incorporating Scholarly Writing into APP Professional Practice » Ellen Marin, PA-C – Inpatient Malignant Hematology | Co-Director of Hematology and Oncology | APP Fellowship at Winship Cancer Institute | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 3:00pm | Break – Refreshments |
| 3:30pm | (07) A Practical Summary and Review of Recent Updates in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) » Anthony Hunter, MD – Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 4:15pm | (08) Optimizing Cardiovascular Health in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment » Lalitha C. Medepalli, MD, FACC, FASE, RPVI – Medical Director, Cardio-Oncology | Medical Director, Northside Hospital School of Echocardiography | Northside Hospital | Atlanta, GA |
| 5:15pm | Network Reception |
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Recognizing and Managing Delayed Immune-Related Adverse Events in the Community Oncology Setting | An APP Panel Discussion » Moderator: Stephanie Gregory, FNP-C, BMTCN – Lead Nurse Practitioner | Northside Hospital | Atlanta, GA » Rebecca C. Moran, MPAS, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Piedmont Cancer Institute | Atlanta, GA » Jake Bartlett, PA-C – Physician Associate- BMT | Leukemia and Cellular Immunotherapy Program | Northside Hospital | Atlanta, GA » Drew Gastin, PA-C – Associate Lead of Education | Inpatient APP Hematology | Emory Healthcare | Atlanta, GA |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Sumitomo Pharma: A GnRH Antagonist Treatment Option for Advance Prostate Cancer » Kathleen Burns, AGACNP-BC, MSN, OCN – City of Hope Cancer Hospital in Duarte, California |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Updates on Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Malignancies » Gena Volas-Redd, MD – Medical Oncology | Northside Hospital Cancer Institute | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Decoding Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding the Why, What, and How of Care » Tarun Aurora, MD, MSCI – Assistant Professor | Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology | Emory University School of Medicine | Atlanta, GA |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead Sciences: Offering an ADC Treatment for Patients With Pretreated HR+/HER2- mBC and mTNBC » Melissa Carver, MSN, APRN, AOCN – Florida Cancer Specialists | University of Tampa | University of South Florida |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Work Smarter Not Harder: How AI Can Improve Your Efficiency and Quality of Life as an APP » Danielle Roberts, PA-C – Associate Chief of Education for APPs | Co-Director Hematology, Oncology APP Fellowship | Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 1:15pm | 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: Fri, 02/06/2026 – 7:00am-Sat, 02/07/2026 – 1:20pm 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 60 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.
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.
Associate Director of Education and Professional Development
Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Lead Nurse Practitioner Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA
Nurse Practitioner Georgia Cancer Specialists
Nurse Practitioner Atlanta Cancer Care
Oncology Nurse Practitioner University Cancer & Blood Center Athens, GA
Advanced Practice Provider APP Manager Piedmont Cancer Institute Moreland, GA
BMT Nurse Practitioner Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Atlanta 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:
Discounted Booking Deadline: January 15, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $205
Parking: $55 Valet or click here to view a parking map for nearby parking starting at $25 per day
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.