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 10, 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) Key Internal Medicine Considerations in the Oncology Patient » Megan Uribe, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL |
| 8:55am | (02) Incidental Oncological Malignancies and Stabilizing Treatment in the Inpatient Setting » Ashley M. Compagni, FNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner | Moffitt Cancer Center | Wesley Chapel, FL » Aabedah Taher, APRN – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | Moffitt Cancer Center | Wesley Chapel, FL |
| 9:40am | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Improving Outcomes in Gastric and GEJ Cancers | This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Astellas » Matthew Strickland, MD – Medical Oncologist, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute | Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School | Co-clinical Director, Tucker Gosnell Center for Gastrointestinal Cancer | Director of Translational Research, MGH Center for Space Medicine Research | Boston, MA |
| 11:10am | (04) Beating Burnout: A Guide to Wellness, Stress, and Work–Life Balance for Oncology APPs » Kristen Fibbio, APRN, BMTCN – Nurse Practitioner | Moffitt Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy at Memorial Healthcare System | Pembroke Pines, FL |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | (05) Core Infectious Disease Concepts Every Oncology APP Should Know » Dante Melendez-Lecca, MD – Transplant Infectious Disease Consultant | Memorial Healthcare | Hollywood, FL |
| 1:45pm | (06) 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. » Leighton Elliott, MD, MSE, FACP – Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics | Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program | Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy Initiative | University of Florida College of Medicine | Gainesville, FL |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Beyond the Numbers: Practical, Evidence-Based Blood Transfusion Decision-Making in Adult Oncology Care – An APP-Focused Approach » Anna Krzeczowska, DNP, AOCNP, AG-ACNP-BC – Malignant Hematology APP | Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute | Tampa, FL |
| 3:55pm | (08) Building the Bridge: Evolving APP Roles Across Oncology Practice, Research, and Education » Moderator: Mark J. Honor, PA-C – Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL » Samantha Murphy, PA-C – APP Manager, Department of Ambulatory Hem/Onc | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL » Sara Tinsley-Vance, PhD, APRN – Hematology/Oncology | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL » Ronda Hanneman, MPH, PA-C – Associate Professor Department of Physician Assistant | South University | Tampa, FL » Ciara Calitri, PA-C – Director of Clinical Education | South University | Tampa, FL |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, April 11, 2026 | |
| 6:30am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:20am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:25am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:30am | (09) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA – Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences | University of Cincinnati | Oncology Clinical Specialist | UCHealth Systems | Cincinnati, OH |
| 8:30am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:35am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Amgen: The First and Only DLL3-Targeting Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE®) Therapy for 2L ES-SCLC » Brooke Adams, PharmD, BCOP – Orlando Health |
| 9:20am | Transition Break |
| 9:25am | (10) CAR T-Cell Therapy and Bispecific Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma » Jennifer Hanle, APRN – Nurse Practitioner | Tampa General Cancer Institute | Tampa, FL |
| 10:25am | Message about the Cancer Charities |
| 10:30am | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Bridging the Gap in Survivorship Care: Access, Barriers, and Solutions » Stefania Mancia, APRN, AGPCNP-BC – Survivorship Nurse Practitioner | Moffitt Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy at Memorial Healthcare System | Pembroke Pines, FL |
| 11:50am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:55am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 12:40pm | Transition Break |
| 12:55pm | (12) Tumor Board: Thoracic with early stage NSCLC » Moderator: Daniel J. Melzer, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Thoracic/Sarcoma Clinic | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL » Alberto Chiappori, MD – Medical Oncologist | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL » Lary Robinson, MD – Thoracic Surgeon | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL » Jongmyung Kim, MD, PhD – Radiation Oncologist | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL |
| 1:55pm | 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 10.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 04/10/2026 – 7:00am-Sat, 04/11/2026 – 1:35pm 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 10.25 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.
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Thoracic/Sarcoma Clinic Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL
Nurse Practitioner Tampa General Cancer Institute Tampa, FL
Nurse Practitioner Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Tampa, FL
Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL
APP Manager Moffitt Cancer Center at Memorial Healthcare System Pembroke Pines, FL
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Tampa 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: TBA
Discounted Booking Deadline: TBA
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Room rate: $249
Parking: Day: $25 | Valet: $45
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.