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 18, 2026 | |
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| 6:45am | Pre Conference Session: Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop » Erica Doubleday, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN – Director of Advanced Practice Providers | Cancer Service Line | Ochsner at MD Anderson | Covington, LA |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01A) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Jessica Foy, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP – System Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Manager | Ochsner Health | New Orleans, LA |
| 9:10am | (02A) Breast Cancer » Shawn A. McKinney, MD, FACS, MPH – Professor of Clinical Surgery, Breast Oncology | LSU HSC New Orleans | New Orleans, LA (02B) Bispecifics, CAR-T, BiTE therapies in heme – why use, what are they used for and how to manage side effects » Andrew Dalovisio, MD – Director Myeloma, Lymphoma, Cellular Therapy Program | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | New Orleans, LA |
| 9:55am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 10:00am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:25am | (03A) AI in Health Care for Oncology APPs » James Anibal – Senior AI Scientist | Innovation Ochsner | Ochsner Health | Washington, D.C. |
| 11:10am | (04A) Integrative Oncology and Herbal Substances » Ashley Kreher, MD, DABFM, DipABLM, DipABOIM – Primary Care and Integrative Medicine Physician | Department of Hematology/Oncology | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center | Tulane University SOM Department of Family and Community Medicine | New Orleans, LA |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation #1 Sponsored by AstraZeneca: The Only BTKi Approved in 1L CLL/SLL and 1L MCL » Jaime Roman, MPAS, PA-C – Texas Oncology |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit hALL |
| 1:00pm | (05A) 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. » Gina D’Amato, MD – Professor of Medicine | Clinical Lead Sarcoma Medical Oncology | Assistant Director of Clinical Research | Administrator of the Horowitz Solitary Fibrous Tumor Initiative Fund | Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine | Miami, FL |
| 2:00pm | (06A) Burnout Reduction and Boundary Setting in Oncology » Tracey N. Murry, Ph.D – Clinical Psychologist | Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center | Ochsner Health | New Orleans, LA |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:15pm | (07A) From Testing to Treatment: The Role of Biomarkers in Precision Oncology » Jill M. Comeau, PharmD, BCOP – Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences | ULM College of Pharmacy | Gratis Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine | Feist-Weiller Cancer Center | LSU-Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA |
| 4:00pm | (08A) The Business of Oncology Care: Financial and Leadership Insights for APPs » Erica Doubleday, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, RN – Director of Advanced Practice Providers Cancer Service Line | Ochsner MD Anderson | Covington, LA » Adam Salup, MBA – Director, Cancer Services | Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center | New Orleans, LA » Whitney D. Washington, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Family Nurse Practitioner | Touro Hospital | New Orleans, LA |
| 5:00pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09A) Multiple Myeloma- Treatment Choices, Workups, and More for APPs » Andrew Dalovisio, MD – Director Myeloma, Lymphoma, Cellular Therapy Program | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | New Orleans, LA |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation #1 Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Learn About a Treatment Option for Patients With HR+/HER2+ mBC » Wassim Mchayleh, MD, MBA – AdventHealth Cancer Institute |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10A) Reading Scans: MRI, CT, PET and more » Aran M. Toshav, MD – Radiology | Ochsner Health | Metairie, LA |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:35am | (11A) Evaluating the Benign Heme Patient: Differentiating from Heme Malignancy » Michelle Sanford CRNP, MSN, OCN – Senior Lead Nurse Practitioner | Certificate in Clinical Cancer Genomics Risk Assessment Nurse Practitioner | Southern Cancer Center | Springhill Clinic | Mobile, AL |
| 11:20am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:25am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie » TBA |
| 12:10pm | Transition Break |
| 12:15pm | (12A) Updates in GI (Pancreatic and other updates) » Jonathan Mizrahi, MD – Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist | Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center | Jefferson, LA |
| 1:00pm | 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 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 09/18/2026 – 8:00am-Sat, 09/19/2026 – 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 10.50 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 10.50 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.
Director of Advanced Practice Providers
Cancer Service Line
Ochsner MD Anderson
Covington, LA
System Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Manager Ochsner Health New Orleans, LA
Senior Lead Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Clinical Cancer Genomics Risk Assessment Nurse Practitioner Southern Cancer Center Springhill Clinic Mobile, AL
Nurse Practitioner University Medical Center of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Nurse Practitioner Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center One Oncology Baton Rouge, LA
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS New Orleans 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 17-18, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: September 3, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $199/night
Parking:
– Day Self-Parking: $42+Tax
– Day Valet Parking: $52+Tax
– Overnight Parking: $52+Tax/night
– Oversize Vehicle: $62.00+ 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.