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, July 31, 2026 | |
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| 6:55am | Pre Conference Session: Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop » Jeremy Heinerich, PA-C – Clinical Director of Oncology PAs – Mount Sinai Hospital. Per Diem Physician Assistant | Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY » Sandra Allen-Bard, BSN, MSN, NPc, ANCC, AOCNP – Adult Nurse Practitioner, Hematologic Malignancies | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY |
| 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 » Marcus Flores, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP – Multiple Myeloma Phrmacotherapy Specialist | Mount Sinai Hospital | New York, NY (01B) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Catherine Johnson, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Leukemia | New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill-Cornell Medical Center | New York, NY |
| 9:10am | (02A) Recent and Potential Advances in the Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer » Mohammad Harris Jalili, PharmD – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist: Breast/GYN Oncology | Northwell Health Cancer Institute | Lake Success, NY (02B) Myeloma » Katie Jones, FNP-BC, BSN – Nurse Practitioner, Multiple Myeloma Service | Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY |
| 9:55am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 10:00am | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:25am | (03A) Dermatologic Toxicities in Oncology: Recognition, Management, and CTCL Pearls » Cara Norelli Chin, MS, AGNP-C – Oncodermatology Nurse Practitioner | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY » Megan Bielawa, DMSc, MS, PA-C – Advanced Practice Provider IV, Dermatology Service | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Hauppauge, NY |
| 11:10am | (04A) Palliative Care in Practice: Clarifying Misconceptions, Managing Symptoms, and Supporting Patients & Families » MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN – Chief of Wellness Services | New York Cancer & Blood Specialists | Port Jefferson Station, NY |
| 11:55am | #1 Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Astellas/Pfizer: TOPIC: A Treatment Approach for Cisplatin-Ineligible Patients With MIBC » Sandra Cuellar, PharmD – Clinical Assosciate Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy #2 Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Agios » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:00pm | (05A) Creating Care Pathways for Precision Medicine in Solid Tumors: The Role of APPs in Biomarker-Driven Oncology | This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. » Maria E. Arcila, MD – Laboratory Director, Diagnostic Molecular Pathology Laboratory | Deputy Chief of the Molecular Diagnostic Service | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY |
| 2:00pm | (06A) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants 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 |
| 3:00pm | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:30pm | (07A) Head and Neck » Doru Paul, MD, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Medicine | Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY (07B) Polycythemia Vera: Disease Pathobiology, Diagnostic Approach, and the Evolving Treatment Landscape » Jose Galeas, MD – Director of Hematology | New York Cancer & Blood Specialists | New York, NY |
| 4:15pm | (08A) APP Panel: Onboarding Processes/best practices from different institutions & APP Utilization » Moderator: Jeremy Heinerich, PA-C – Clinical Director of Oncology PAs – Mount Sinai Hospital. Per Diem Physician Assistant | Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY » Lauren Scott, MSN, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP – Director of Advanced Practice Providers for Oncology | Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center | New York, NY » Marianne Grandusky, MPAS, PA-C – Chief Physician Assistant, Adult & Pediatric Hem/Onc | New York Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia University | Irving Medical Center | New York, NY |
| 5:15pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:00am | (09A) How AI Can Improve Your Efficiency and Quality of Life as an APP: Work Smarter Not Harder » Danielle Roberts, M.S., MMSc, PA-C – Associate Director of Education and Professional Development | Emory Healthcare | Atlanta, GA |
| 9:00am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:05am | #1 Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AstraZeneca: The Only BTKi Approved in 1L CLL/SLL and 1L MCL » Dr. Tarun Wasil, MD #2 Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie: TBA » Clara Kim, PharmD – Abbvie » Angela Kuzmanoski, PharmD, RPh – Genmab |
| 9:50am | Transition Break |
| 9:55am | (10A) Recognition and Management of High-Risk Oncologic Emergencies » Jennifer Galvet, PharmD – PGY-2 Oncology Resident | Northwell Health Cancer Institute | Lake Success, NY |
| 10:40am | (11A) APPs running their own clinics » Moderator: Jonathan Catrona MS, RPA-C – Advanced Practice Clinical Education Specialist | New York Cancer and Blood Specialists | Kings Park, NY » Jane Weisser, MSN, ANP-C – Adult Nurse Practitioner | Mount Sinai Health System/Dubin Breast Center | New York, NY » Linda Armstrong, MSN, FNP-BC, AOCNP – Hem/Onc Nurse Practitioner | Mount Sinai Hospital | New York, NY |
| 11:25am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:30am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 12:15pm | Transition Break |
| 12:20pm | (12A) Panel: CAR-T » Moderator: Sandra Allen-Bard, BSN, MSN, NPc, ANCC, AOCNP – Adult Nurse Practitioner, Heme Malignancies | Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY » Lauren Thayer, MSN, NP, AGACNP-BC – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY » Caroll Tipian, DNP, AGACNP-BC – Chemotherapy Insufion APP | Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY » David Meni, PA-C – Physician Assistant, Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapies | New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY |
| 1:20pm | 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, 07/31/2026 – 7:00am-Sat, 08/01/2026 – 1:15pm 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 Director of Oncology PAs - Mount Sinai Hospital. Per Diem
Physician Assistant
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, NY
Advanced Practice Clinical Education Specialist
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
Kings Park, NY
Adult Nurse Practitioner, Heme Malignancies Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY
Family Nurse Practitioner: Melanoma/Sarcoma Medical Oncology Group NYU Langone New York, NY
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Heme/Onc
Northwell Health Cancer Center
North New Hyde Park, NY
Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS New York 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.
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Dates for discounted rates: July 27, 2026 – Aug 4, 2026
Booking Deadline: July 2, 2026
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Room rate: $349/night
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