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, March 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) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Marshall D. Winget, PharmD, BCOP – Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Malignant | Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant | Duke University Hospital | Durham, NC |
| 9:10am | (02A) Breast Cancer 2025 Updates: Delivering the Right Treatment at the Right Time » Arielle Heeke, MD – Clinical Associate Professor | Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute | Charlotte, NC (02B) Built by Time, Hard to Break: The Biology of AML Resistance in Older Adults » Timothy Pardee, MD, PhD – Professor of Cancer Medicine and Cancer Biology | Chief of Hematology | Co-Leader Translational Oncology Program | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | Winston Salem, NC |
| 9:55am | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 10:00am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:25am | (03A) Back to basics in multiple myeloma and related disorders » Sascha Tuchman, MD, MHS – Clinical Professor | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 11:10am | (04A) From Implementation to Innovation: Improving Access to T-Cell-Engaging Bispecific Antibodies » Donald Moore, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, DPLA, FCCP, FASHP – Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Manager | Atrium Health Levine Cancer | Charlotte, NC |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Sumitomo Pharma America/Pfizer Oncology: A GnRH Antagonist Treatment Option for Advance Prostate Cancer » Christina Patterson, PA-C – Cancer Care Associates of York in York, PA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:00pm | (05A) Improving Outcomes in Gastric and GEJ Cancers | This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Astellas. » Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP – VP, Clinical Affairs | Conexiant | Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Adjunct Assistant Professor | UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 2:00pm | (06A) Patient Safety » Cassiopeia Frank, MMSc, PA-C, CPPS – Director of Quality and Safety | Physician Assistant | Division of Hematology | UNC School of Medicine | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments |
| 3:10pm | (07A) Progress in Lung Cancer Treatment: 2026 Updates » Jennifer Tenhover, MSN, RN, APRN, BC AOCN – Thoracic Nurse Practitioner | Duke Cancer Institute | Durham, NC (07B) Sickle Cell Uncovered: Facts, Myths, and Hope » Tara Alin, RN, MA, MS, ANP-BC – Research Faculty | Division of Hematology | University of North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC » Sherri Ann Morris, AGPCNP-BC UNC Health Adult Sickle Cell | UNC School of Medicine | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 4:10pm | (08A) Surgical Oncology Updates » Katie Harrell, NP-C – Nurse Practitioner | APP Manager Adult Cancer Services | UNC Health Group | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, March 7, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09A) 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. » Lauren M. Garner, PharmD, BCPPS, CPP – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Pediatric Oncology Clinic | Program Coordinator, PGY2 Pediatric-Focused Oncology Pharmacy Residency | University of North Carolina Medical Center | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | #1 Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company: Reignite the Spark: Clinical Conversations about Jaypirca® (pirtobrutinib) » Kennon McCollum, DNP, FNP-C, APRN-BC – George Cancer Specialists #2 Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Astellas: Management and Treatment of Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer » Olivia Walsh, NP-C, MSN, BSN – Advanced Practice Nurse | Northwestern Medicine – Urology Department |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) 2026 Updates in Treating Prostate Cancer » Sundhar Ramalingam, MD – Assistant Professor of Medicine | Duke University | Director of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Wake County | Raleigh, NC |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11A) AYA Oncology: Fertility Preservation, Sexual Health, and Coping Strategies » Theresa DiJoseph, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CEN – AYA Oncology APN | The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Invivyd: COVID-19 Prophylaxis in Immunocompromised Patients » Dr. Edmund MacLaughlin, MD – University of Maryland Medical System |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Tumor Board: Surgery vs Radiation » Moderator: TBA » Juleidy Turnipseed, PAC, DMSc – Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services | Chief of Thoracic Surgery APPs | Novant Health | Charlotte, NC » Kristina Washington, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Radiation Oncology | Atrium Health – Levine Cancer Institute | SERO | Charlotte, NC » Krystin Hepburn, AGNP – Medical Oncology | Novant Health Cancer Institute – Elizabeth (Head & Neck) | Charlotte, NC |
| 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 10.25 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, 03/06/2026 – 7:00am-Sat, 03/07/2026 – 1:15pm 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.
Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Clinical Associate, Duke School of Nursing Duke Cancer Center Raleigh, NC
APP Supervisor Novant Health Cancer Institute Charlotte, NC
Inpatient APP Supervisor Division of Hematology UNC School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC
Assistant Director of Advanced Practice for Solid Tumor and Infusion Services Atrium Health Levine Cancer Charlotte, NC
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Lung Cancer, Sarcoma UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Charlotte 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: March 5 – March 8, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: February 5, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $279/night
Parking: Complimentary self-parking
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.