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).
Prostate: Supported by educational grants from Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
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, November 1, 2024 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Breakfast Available in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:50am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:00am | (01) The Ongoing Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: What Will Impact Your Practice Today and In the Near Future? » Alison Svoboda, PharmD, BCOP – Hematology Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Northwestern Medicine |
| 9:00am | (02A) Geriatric Oncology » Nabiel Mir, MD – Geriatric Oncology & Clinical Therapeutics University of Chicago (02B) Lymphomas » Caitlin Murphy, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner, Malignant Hematology/Oncology Dana Farber Cancer Institute |
| 9:45am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:15am | (03) Improving Outcomes in Advanced Prostate Cancer » Emmanuel S. Antonarakis, M.D. – Associate Director, Translational Research Masonic Cancer Center |
| 11:00am | (04A) Clinical Trials and the APP Role » Lauren Bere, FNP-BC – Lead Nurse Practitioner Northwestern Medicine » Bridget O’Brien Fagan, DNP, APN, FNP-BC, AOCNP – Director, Family NP Program, Department of Community, Systems and Mental Health Nursing Rush University |
| 11:45am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:50am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Incyte / JAKAFI |
| 12:40pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:50pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 1:00pm | (05A) Genetics » Margaret Hornung, FNP-BC, ACGN – Advanced Practice Nurse, High Risk Breast Cancer/Genetics Rush University Medical Center |
| 1:45pm | (06A) Cancer Survivorship Care: Past, Present and Future » Karen Kinahan, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner Division of Hematology/Oncology Northwestern Medicine |
| 2:15pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:40pm | (07A) Multiple Myeloma » Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN – Nurse Practitioner Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Cleveland Clinic |
| 3:25pm | (08A) Synergy in Care: A Collaborative Approach to Integrating Nutrition and Pharmacology in Cancer Treatment » Nutrition: Nicole Stewart, RDN, LDN – Contract Dietitian Dietitians On Demand » Pharmacologics: Kimberly Kue, PharmD – Clinical Staff Pharmacist University of Illinois Chicago |
| 4:10pm | (09A) Supportive Oncology Panel: Social Issues/Determinants of Health/Navigating Insurance » Moderator: Marissa Mullins, DNP, FNP-C – Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner Loyola Medicine » Taylor Lenz, LSW – Licensed Social Worker Loyola University Medical Center » Ebony Henderson, CHW, MA – Lead Community Health Worker Rush University Medical Center » TBA |
| 5:10pm | Network Reception – Exhibit Hall |
| 6:30pm | Dinner Invite Sponsored By TBA |
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:40am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:45am | (10A) Ocular + Dermatologic Toxicities » Ocular: Miranda Benfield – Gyn/Onc Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Cancer Institute |
| 8:30am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:35am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » Nicole Prima Smith, FNP-BC, MSN, RN |
| 9:25am | Transition Break |
| 9:30am | (11A) Updates in Breast Cancer » Ruta Rao, MD – Medical Oncologist Rush University Medical Center |
| 10:15am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hallt |
| 10:45am | (12A) Latest Advances in Endometrial Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics » Allison Grubbs, MD – Obstetrician-Gynecologist Rush University Medical Center (12B) Benign Heme » Peter Hakos – Physician Assistant Medical Oncology and Hematology Cleveland Clinic |
| 11:30am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:35am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Review of evidence-based data for an antibody-drug conjugate in combination with a PD-1 inhibitor for 1L la/mUC.Sponsored by Seagen » Angela Hammack, RN – Jackson Oncology Associates |
| 12:25pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 12:35pm | (13A) Precision Medicine Tumor Board » Ryan Nguyen, DO – Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine University of Illinois College of Medicine » Noor Naffakh, PharmD – Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice University of Illinois College of Pharmacy » TBA |
| 1:35pm | Adjourn |
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.
In alignment with recent updates to national COVID-19 guidelines and mandates, APPOS will no longer be requiring attendees to wear masks or show proof of vaccination. Masks are still encouraged for those who are at higher risk from COVID-19, including those who are unvaccinated, or immunocompromised.
Please note, that we will continue to monitor CDC, state, and local guidelines, and will keep you informed of any additional changes or updates that may impact APPOS.
Precautions That We Take:
Lead Nurse Practitioner Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL
Clinical Associate Professor University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy Chicago, IL
Advanced Practice Nurse Affiliated Oncologists Tinley Park, IL
Nurse Practitioner and Hem/Onc Lead APP Northwestern Medical Group Chicago, IL
Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner Loyola Medicine Chicago, IL
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