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, January 31, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01A) The Ongoing Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: What Will Impact Your Practice Today and In the Near Future? » Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA – Professor of Pharmacy Practice James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy |
| 8:55am | (02A) Breaking Down Bone Metastases » David Johnson, PA-C – Senior Director, Advanced Practice Professional Services Sarcoma Program Physician Assistant Moffit Cancer Center (02B) Sickle Cell Disease: Key Insights on Genetics, Complications, and Management in 2025 » Dr. Michael Jaglal, MD, MS – Associate Member Department of Satellite Oncology Department of Malignant Hematology Moffitt Cancer Center |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03A) AI Innovations in Oncology » Jeremy Jones, MD – Assistant Professor of Oncology Interim Chair- Division of Hematology and Oncology Medical Director, CancerCARE Beyond Walls- Mayo Clinic Platform Scientific Member, Mayo Clinic Institutional Review Board Mayo Clinic |
| 10:55am | (04A) Fundamentals of Bone Marrow Transplantation: Concepts and Key Processes » Amy Browning, MSN, AGPCNP-BC – Advance Practice Professional Clinical Supervisor Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy AdventHealth |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Katie Winiger, DNP, ARPN, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner Norton Cancer Institute |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 12:45pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 12:55pm | (05A) Advances in the Therapy of Bladder Cancer » Guru P. Sonpavde, MD – Director of Genitourinary Medical Oncology & Phase I Clinical Research Christopher K. Glanz Chair for Bladder Cancer Research Professor of Medicine, University of Central Florida AdventHealth Cancer Institute |
| 1:40pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:05pm | (06A) Comprehensive Approaches to Palliative and End-of-Life Care » Jessica Latchman, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP, ACHPN » Ann Guastella, MS, APRN |
| 2:50pm | (07A) Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Advances and Insights » Michael R Shafique, MD – Associate Member/Professor Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida (07B) Updates in CLL Management: Utilizing Clinical strategies to overcome barriers » Saba Kareem, Pharm.D BCOP – Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Malignant Hematology Moffitt Cancer Center |
| 3:35pm | (08A) Behavioral Health, Nutrition, and Nurse Navigation: Working Together to Support Patients » Karen Ridley, MSW, LCSW – Behavioral Health Manager Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute » April Rozzo, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN – Clinical Nutrition Manager Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute » Kinjal Patel, MBA, BSN, RN, OCN – RN Nurse Navigator Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute |
| 4:35pm | Network Reception in Exhibit Hall |
| 6:00pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:30am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:35am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:40am | (09A) Management of HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer: 1st Line and Beyond » Nina Balanchivadze, MD, FACP – Hematologist/Oncologist Virginia Oncology Associates |
| 8:25am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Incyte: Thrombotic Risk and Symptom Burden in Patients With Polycythemia Vera | Identify When to Intervene With Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) » Paige McVey, PA-C – AdventHealth Medical Group |
| 9:15am | (10A) What APPs Should Know About Imaging Studies Used to Evaluate Tumor Response in Patients with Cancer » James Costello MD PhD – Senior Member Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology Moffitt Cancer Center |
| 10:00am | (11A) Thyroid Cancer: Screening, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics » Dr. Byron May, MD – Assistant Professor Department of Radiation Oncology Mayo Clinic Florida |
| 10:45am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 11:10am | (12A) NHL Treatment Face-Off: Are Bispecifics or CAR T-Cells the Better Path? » Eric Gaskill, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS – Clinical Pharmacist Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Immunotherapy Moffitt Cancer Center » Timothy Porter, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy Moffitt Cancer Center |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb: Alternative Routes of Administration: Advancing Oncology Care with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy » Carey Hudson MSN, MBA, RN, BMTCN – Clinical Nurse Consultant Bristol Myers Squibb |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:50pm | (13A) Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Recent Advances in Targeted Therapies » Van D. Hoang, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist |
| 1:35pm | (14A) Tumor Board: Topic TBA » Mohamedtaki A. Tejani, M.D. – Medical Director – Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program AdventHealth Cancer Institute » Yaili “Gigi” Estevez MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC – Radiation Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Miami Cancer Institute » Colleen Gaughan, MD – Thoracic Medcal Director AdventHealth |
| 2:35pm | Closing Remarks |
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 11.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 11.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 01/31/2025 – 7:00am-Sat, 02/01/2025 – 2:35pm 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
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.
In alignment with recent updates to national COVID-19 guidelines and mandates, APPOS will no longer be requiring attendees to wear masks or show proof of vaccination. Masks are still encouraged for those who are at higher risk from COVID-19, including those who are unvaccinated, or immunocompromised.
Please note, that we will continue to monitor CDC, state, and local guidelines, and will keep you informed of any additional changes or updates that may impact APPOS.
Precautions That We Take:
Physician Assistant Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL
Lead Advanced Practice Provider Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Jacksonville, FL
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse AdventHealth Medical Group Orlando, FL
Associate Professor University of South Florida College of Pharmacy Tampa, FL
Nurse Practitioner Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Tampa, FL
Nurse Practitioner Advent Health Hematology and Oncology Orlando, FL
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