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 14, 2026 | |
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| 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 | San Francisco, CA » 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 | San Francisco, California |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Management of Dermatologic Toxicities in Oncology Patients » Bernice Kwong, MD – Clinical Professor of Dermatology | Director, Supportive Dermato-Oncology Program | Director, Inpatient Dermatology Consult Service | Stanford Cancer Center | Palo Alto, CA |
| 8:55am | (02) Clinical Applications of Radiation Biology » Anne Rajkumar, MD – Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » 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 | Sacramento, CA |
| 11:10am | (04) Updates in Ovarian Cancer Treatment » Arati Jairam-Thodla, NP, AOCNP – Lead Advanced Practice Provider | Stanford Women’s Cancer Center | Interim APP Manager | Ambulatory Cancer Center Palo Alto | Stanford Health Care | Palo Alto, CA |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer/Astellas: A Treatment Approach for Cisplatin-Ineligible Patients With MIBC » Nazy Zomorodian, NP |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:00pm | (05) Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance and Smoldering Myeloma » Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN – Associate Clinical Professor, Hematology Nurse Practitioner | University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| 1:45pm | (06) 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. » Ben Kong, PharmD, BCPS – Clinical Pharmacist | OHSU Knight Cancer Institute | SMMART Clinical Trial Program | Portland, OR |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Treatment Discontinuation and Duration of Therapy » Diana Shen, PharmD – Kaiser Permanente |
| 3:55pm | (08) Best Practices for MD & APP Collaboration » Moderator: Alison Morris, DNP, RN, FNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner, Hematology & Oncology | Stanford Health Care | San Jose, CA » Lisa McNey, NP – Adult Nurse Practitioner | Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy | University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco, CA » Helen Cheng, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Kaiser Permenante | Santa Clara, CA » Brian Lasonde, PA-C – Advanced Practice Clinician | Hematology/Oncology | Sutter Health | Fremont, CA |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by Genmab: Unlocking the Potential for a Bispecific Antibody in 3L+ DLBCL and 2L+ FL » Karolina Faysman, RN, MSN, AOCNP |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Horizon CME APP Overview |
| 7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:00am | (09) Novel Oral Agents and Biomarker-Driven Treatment Selection in ER+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer » MinhTri Nguyen, MD – Assistant Professor | Lead for Health Equity | Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center | Chicago, IL |
| 8:45am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:50am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Novartis: Discover Scemblix: Understanding How Scemblix May Fit Into the Treatment Landscape for Adults With Ph+ CML-CP » Karolina Faysman, RN, MSN, AOCNP |
| 9:35am | Transition Break |
| 9:40am | (10) Novel Advances in Limited and Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer » Millie Das, MD – Chief, Oncology, VA Palo Alto Health Care System | Clinical Professor, Stanford University | Palo Alto, CA |
| 10:25am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:40am | (11) Closing the Gap: Early Cancer Detection and Diagnostic Coordination in Practice » Patricia Zendejas, MSN, ANP-C, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner, GI Medical Oncology and Cancer Diagnostics Service | University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| 11:25am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:30am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by INVIVYD: Impact of COVID-19 on Immunocompromised Patients » George Yaghmour, MD |
| 12:15pm | Transition Break |
| 12:20pm | (12) Breast Reconstruction Options » Jane F. Chow, PA-C – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Stanford Healthcare | TriValley |
| 1:05pm | 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, 08/14/2026 – 10:00am-Sat, 08/15/2026 – 4:15pm 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.
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
Senior Physician Assistant, Radiation Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, CA
Manager, Clinical Utilization and Intelligence
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
Advanced Practice Clinician Hematology/Oncology Sutter Health
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS San Francisco 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 13-14, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: July 23, 2026
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Room rate: $159/night
Parking: $10/night
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.