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.
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 15, 2025 | |
| 6:45am | Pre Conference Session: Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop » Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN – Associate Clinical Professor, Hematology Nurse Practitioner University of California, San Francisco » Stephany Rodriguez RN, MS, NP – Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Clinical Site Coordinator, Oncology APP Fellowship Program University of California, San Francisco |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) New Oncology Drugs Session » Julie Guglielmo, PharmD, BCOP – Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology Residency Program Coordinator, PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF School of Pharmacy UC Davis Health |
| 8:55am | (02) Updates in Acute Leukemias » Stephany Rodriguez RN, MS, NP – Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Clinical Site Coordinator, Oncology APP Fellowship Program University of California, San Francisco |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Targeting Soft-Tissue Tumors: Advances in the Management of Desmoid Tumors and TGCT » Nam Bui, MD – Clinical Associate Professor Division of Oncology Sarcoma Sanford Cancer Institute |
| 11:10am | (04) Updates in pancreatic cancer » Carrie Tompkins Stricker, PhD, RN, ANP-BC – Executive Director Canopy Cancer Collective |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Abbvie » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:00pm | (05) Pain Management for Oncology Patients » Theresa (Tracey) Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC – Stanford Outpatient Medical Center, Division Pain Medicine |
| 1:45pm | (06) Breast » TBA |
| 2:45pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 3:00pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:25pm | (07) Plastic Surgery Options for Breast Reconstruction » TBA |
| 4:10pm | (08) Survivorship Panel » Moderator: Brittany Dingler, MHS, PA-C – Physician Assistant, Oncology UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center » Angela Laffan, NP – Gastrointestinal Oncology UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center » Yael Shull, PA-C – Physician Assistant IV Interim Lead Advanced Practice Provider Stanford Health Care |
| 5:10pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by PharmaEssentia » TBA |
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Genetics & Precision Medicine » Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN – Associate Clinical Professor Hematology Nurse Practitioner University of California, San Francisco |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Updates in Lung Cancer » Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO – Nurse Practitioner Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Updates in CLL » Faisal Cheema, MD – Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center Kaiser Permanente |
| 11:35am | (12) Palliative Care » Jeannie Zanetti, NP, ACHPN – UCSF Division of Palliative Medicine Symptom Management Service UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Incyte » TBA |
| 1:15pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (13) Menopause and Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatment » Kathryne Sanserino MD, FACOG, MSCP – Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology Stanford University School of Medicine |
| 2:00pm | (14) Nutrition for Oncology Patients » Anzonette Pittet, RD, CSO – Radiation Oncology Kaiser Permanente |
| 2:30pm | 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 9.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 9.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 08/15/2025 – 7:00am-Sat, 08/16/2025 – 3:10pm 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
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.
Associate Clinical Professor Hematology Nurse Practitioner University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA (Planning Committee Chair)
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology & Oncology Stanford Health Care San Jose, CA
Physician Assistant, Oncology UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center San Francisco, CA
Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Research Analyst Kaiser Permanente Oakland, CA
Senior Physician assistant, radiation oncology kaiser permanente
Physician Assistant, Radiation Oncology Sutter Medical Center
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the APP Oncology Summit 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.
Booking details to come
