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, September 25, 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) Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Practical Diagnosis and Modern Management for advance practitioners » Asim Ahmad, MD – Medical Oncologist & Hematologist | The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders | Fort Worth, TX |
| 8:55am | (02) Managing Burnout and Establishing Effective Boundaries in the Workplace » Tracey N. Murry, PhD – Clinical Psychologist, Psychology-Oncology | Ochsner Health | Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center | New Orleans, LA |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) 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. » Solange Sierra, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC – Sarcoma Medical Oncology | Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Miami Health System | Miami, FL |
| 11:10am | (04) Oncofertility and Sexual Health in AYA Patients: Identifying Challenges and Breaking Down the Barriers » Haleigh Mistry, MS, PA-C– Physician Assistant | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Alexandra Saldana, MPAS, PA-C – Physician Assistant | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | (05) The Evolving Challenges of Survivorship Care: Building Sustainable Models Across Diverse Healthcare Settings » Moderator: Shandy Grisham APRN, FNPC, AOCNP – Lead Nurse Practitioner | The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders | Fort Worth, TX » Susan Knippel DNP, APRN, FNP-C – MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Lisa Lehr, NP – Parkland Health-Dallas | Dallas, TX » Marissa Marti-Smith, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, AOCNP – Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center | Dallas, TX |
| 1:45pm | (06) Precision Medicine and Biomarkers in Oncology: How Genomics Focus and Determine Current Cancer Treatments » Kristin Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner | Siteman Cancer Center | Washington University School of Medicine | St Louis, MO |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) AI in Health Care for Oncology APPs » James Anibal – Senior AI Scientist | Innovation Ochsner | Ochsner Health | Washington, D.C. |
| 3:55pm | (08) Updates in Lung Cancer in 2026 » Eric Nadler, M.D., MPP – Medical Director of US Oncology Health Outcomes | Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center | Dallas, TX |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, September 26, 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 » Daniel Min, PharmD – Regional Pharmacy Director | Texas Oncology North East Texas Region | Dallas, TX |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Learn About a Treatment Option for Patients With HR+/HER2+ mBC » Wassim Mchayleh, MD, MBA – AdventHealth Cancer Institute |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Updates in the Management of Multiple Myeloma: Recent Advances and Evolving Care » G. Doug Gibson, DO, MS – Medical Oncologist & Hematologist | The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders | Ft Worth, TX |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Radiation – Updates and New Therapies » Lauren Studey, MPAS, PA-C – Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant | The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders | Ft Worth, TX |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AstraZeneca: The Only BTKi Approved in 1L CLL/SLL and 1L MCL » Mark Davis, PA-C – UT Southwestern Medical Center |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) CAR T-Cell Therapy in the Real World: Practical Cases and Clinical Decision-Making » Moderator: Cristopher Cipriano, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C – Inpatient Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapies Nurse Practitioner | Division of Hematology-Oncology and Hematological Malignancies | UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX » Rohan Gupta, DO – Medical Oncologist & Hematologist | The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders | Ft Worth, TX » Praveen Ramakrishnan, MD, MS, MBA, FACP – Director of the Aggressive Lymphoma Program | Associate Professor of Internal Medicine | Section of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy | Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center | UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX » Kourtney Russo, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP – The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders | Ft Worth, TX |
| 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 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 09/25/2026 – 10:00am-Sat, 09/26/2026 – 4:20pm 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 50 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 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.
Inpatient BMT Department APP UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX
Nurse Practitioner Texas Oncology Dallas, TX
Lead Nurse Practitioner The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Fort Worth, TX
Nurse Practitioner Texas Oncology Dallas, TX
Lead APP for Outpatient Blood Cancers, Transplant and Cellular Therapy Clinic UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX
We want to ensure that your time at the APPOS Dallas 2026 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: September 24-25, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: September 3, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $269 per night
Parking:
– Self-parking – $18.00
– Vallet-parking – $24.00
– Overnight-parking – all inclusive
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.