Thursday, May 2, 2024
5:45 PM-8:30 PM ET
Acute Leukemia & Myeloid Malignancies CME/CE Rounds
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
Liberty A
201 North 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
*Healthcare professionals only: LLS will cover your parking; details will be provided on your reminder email sent prior to the program.
Agenda
5:45 PM – Dinner and Networking
6:30 PM – Welcome, Overview of Program and Overview of Updates in Treatment
Catherine Lai, MD, MPH
6:40 PM – Overview of LLS Resources
Amanda O'Neill, LMSW and Ruby Nava-Ramos, MPH
6:50 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Ph-positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Rashmi Khanal, MD and Anthony Stack, DO
7:20 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Myelofibrosis
Lindsay Wilde, MD and Quinto Gesiotto, MD, MS
7:50 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on FLT3-positive Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Alexander Perl, MD, MS and Xin Wang, MD
8:20 PM – Panel discussion and wrap up
All Faculty
8:30 PM – Conclusion
Catherine Lai, MD, MPH
Description
Interactive continuing medical education activity for healthcare professionals in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas to discuss acute leukemia and myeloid malignancies updates and challenges in treatment.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for hematologists-oncologists, medical oncologists, physician associates, advanced practice providers, nurses, and pharmacists involved in the care of patients with leukemia and myeloid malignancies.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
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Explain the most recent data on novel treatment options in acute leukemias and myeloid malignancies
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Discuss drug interactions with novel therapies and how to manage
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Explain diagnostic and prognostic testing and challenges, relapse prevention and detection of measurable residual disease
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Access resources for patient education and support
Advisory Group
Catherine Lai, MD, MPH (Chair)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Katie Allen, CRNP
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Alison Carulli, PharmD, BCOP
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Margaret Kasner, MD, MSCE
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA
Grace Shyu, PA-C
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Michael Styler, MD
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA
Faculty
Catherine Lai, MD, MPH
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Quinto Gesiotto, MD, MS
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA
Rashmi Khanal, MD
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA
Ruby Nava-Ramos, MPH
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Amanda O'Neill, LMSW
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Alexander Perl, MD, MS
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Anthony Stack, DO
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA
Xin Wang, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelpha, PA
Lindsay R. Wilde, MD
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Medical Learning Institute, Inc.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: profeducation@LLS.org.
