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 21, 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) The Current Landscape of CAR T and Bispecific T Cell Engagers in B Cell Malignancies and Multiple Myeloma » Katie Marcucci, DMSc, PA-C, CPAAPA – Hematology | Center for Blood Cancers | Tennessee Oncology | Nashville, TN |
| 9:10am | (02) Less is More: De-escalating Treatment in HER2 Positive Breast Cancer » Keaton Stone Gaffney, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS – Breast Center Clinical Pharmacist | Vanderbilt University Medical | Center Nashville, TN |
| 9:55am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 10:00am | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:25am | (03) Beyond the Buzzwords: How to Responsibly Bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Your Practice » Larry Bilbrey, MS, CLSSGB, MB – Director, Data Insights & Innovations, Tennessee Oncology | Senior Director, Digital Innovation, OneOncology | Nashville, TN |
| 11:10am | (04) APP Career Ladders and Lattices: Navigating Professional Development in Oncology Practice » Nicole Deline, MSN, FNP-C, AOCNP – Director of Advanced Practice Provider Services | OneOncology | Nashville, TN |
| 11:55am | Gather for Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | (05) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This activity is supported by an educational grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. and Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. » Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD – Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics | Director, Adult Neurofibromatosis Clinical Program | Division of Oncology, Sarcoma Section | Washington University School of Medicine | St. Louis, MO |
| 2:00pm | (06) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » TBA |
| 3:00pm | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:25pm | (07) Beyond the Cure: Endocrine Late Effects in Cancer Survivors » Jeena Varghese, MD – Associate Professor | Endocrine Neoplasm and Hormonal Disorders | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 4:10pm | (08) Tumor Board: Head and Neck Cancer » Moderator: Deborah Hawkins, ACNP-BC, MSN, RN – Associate in Medicine | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN » Natalie A Lockney, MD – Associate Professor | Residency Program Director | Assistant Medical Director | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN » Jennifer H. Choe, MD, PhD – Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology | Head and Neck Medical Oncology Disease Team Lead | Director, Head and Neck Clinical Trials Research Program | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN » TBA |
| 5:25pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Panel: CAR-T » Moderator: Tiffani Watson, MSN, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP – Regional Director of Advanced Practice Providers | Tennessee Oncology | Nashville, TN » Nancy C. Long, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner, APP Manager | Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN » Elizabeth Baca, APRN – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN » LeAnne Roach, MSN, AGACNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner, Stem Cell Transplant | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie » TBA |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Beyond Traditional Opioids: Buprenorphine in a Supportive & Palliative Oncology Clinic » Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP – Administrative Director of Advanced Practice | Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center | Vanderbilt Health | Nashville, TN » Bethany Raffalovich, MSN, AGACNP-BC – Supportive & Palliative Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center | Nashville, TN |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 11:00am | (11) Benign Heme-Focus on Anemia Symptoms & Work Up » Heather Greene, MSN, FNP, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner | West Cancer Center & Research Institute | Memphis, TN |
| 11:45am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:50am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie: Venetoclax » Felicia Hand, RN, MSN, OCN |
| 12:35pm | Transition Break |
| 12:40pm | (12) The Practice of Cultural Humility in Oncology » Nataly Bailey, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN – Palliative Care | Tennessee Oncology | Nashville, TN |
| 1:25pm | 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, 08/21/2026 – 8:00am-Sat, 08/22/2026 – 2:15pm 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 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.
Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Nurse Practitioner
The West Clinic
Germantown, TN
Regional Director of Advanced Practice Providers
Tennessee Oncology
Nashville, TN
Associate in Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Sub-Investigator of Gastrointestinal Cancer Research SCRI Oncology Partners Nashville, TN
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Nashville 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 20-22, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: TBA
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $339++
Parking: Valet: $35+tax | Overnight: $35+tax
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.