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, August 7, 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) Gene therapy for sickle cell and Beta Thalessemia » Jordan Leal, DNP, AGNP-C, BMTCN, CDCES – Nurse Practitioner | University of Kansas Health | Shawnee, Kansas |
| 8:55am | (02) Breast cancer » Morgan C. Tooley, APRN – Cancer GeneticsBreast Surgical Oncology | Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Breast Care Center | Elkhorn, NE |
| 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. » Elise F. Nassif Haddad, MD, PhD – Assistant Professor | Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology | Adjunct Appointment, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 11:10am | (04) Palliative care/pain management » Maureen Dudgeon, M.D. – Hospice & Palliative Medicine | NKC Health Medical Oncology & Hematology | North Kansas City, MO |
| 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) Integrative Medicine » Mary Darden MSN, APN-BC, AOCNP – Integrative Oncology Manager | Tennessee Oncology | Nashville, TN |
| 1:45pm | (06) Managing Burnout and Establishing Effective Boundaries in the Workplace » Danielle Roberts, PA-C – Associate Director of Education and Professional Development | Emory Healthcare | Atlanta, GA |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Acute Leukemias in Clinical Practice: Recognition, Diagnosis and Management » Jesus Gonazalez Lugo, MD – Assistant Professor, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics | University of Kansas | Kansas City, KS |
| 3:55pm | (08) Pancreatic Cancer in Practice: A Multidisciplinary Management Approach » Moderator: Michelle Gulbrandson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC – APP Manager Cancer Services | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center | Omaha, NE » Christina Lee Hoy, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC – Clinical Program Director – Pancreatic Diseases | Nebraska Medicine | Omaha, NE » Chaeli Fortina, APRN-NP – Nurse Practitioner | Nebraska Medicine | Omaha, NE » Quan Ly, MD – Professor, UNMC Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology | Medical Director, GI Oncology | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Ohama, NE |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, August 8, 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 » Maggie Nelson, PharmD, BCOP – Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies Pharmacist | The University of Kansas Health System | Lawrence, KS |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Invivyd » TBA |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Managing Patients Through Autologous Transplant and CAR-T: APP Insights in Myeloma and Lymphoma » Liz Boschma, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacist | The University of Kansas | Fairway, KS » Rachel Westrich, BMT, APRN – Nurse Practitioner | The University of Kansas | Kansas City, KS |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) 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 |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by PharmaEssentia » TBA |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Management of Advanced Melanomas in the Era of Effective Systemic Therapy » Joshua M.V. Mammen MD PhD FACS – Physician in Chief | Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Merle M. | Musselman Centennial | Omaha, NE » Rebecca Romero, PA – Hematology / Oncology, Surgery | University of Kansas Health System | Shawnee, KS |
| 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, 08/07/2026 – 8:00am-Sat, 08/08/2026 – 3:30pm 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 10.25 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 10.25 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 3.00 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.
APP Manager Cancer Services Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Omaha, NE
APP Program Director Mission Cancer + Blood Des Moines, IA
APP Manager University of Kansas Cancer Center Kansas City, KS
Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant MidAmerica Cancer Care Specialists Kansas City, MO
Clinical Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist The University of Kansas Cancer Center Westwood, KS
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Kansas City 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: August 6-9, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: July 9, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $179/night
Parking: Self Day Parking: $25 | Valet Day Parking: $35
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.