Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:30 PM-8:30 PM ET
Acute Leukemia & Myeloid Malignancies CME/CE Rounds
The Notary Hotel
Grand Ballroom
21 North Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
*Practicing healthcare professionals only: LLS is pleased to cover your valet parking. Additional details will be provided on your reminder email sent before the program.
Agenda
5:30 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, including the Clinical Trial Support Center
Melissa Komlosi Melendez, MSN, RN, CPNP
6:50 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Newly diagnosed IDH1-positive Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Keith Pratz, MD and Neel Nabar, MD, PhD
7:20 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Low risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Margie Kasner, MD, MSCE and Sean P. Reilly, MD
7:50 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Michael Styler, MD and Joseph Van Galen, MD, MS
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 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
Margie Kasner, MD, MSCE
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Grace Shyu, PA-C
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Michael Styler, MD
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Faculty
Catherine Lai, MD, MPH (Chair)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Margie Kasner, MD, MSCE
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Melissa Komlosi Melendez, MSN, RN, CPNP
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Neel Nabar, MD, PhD
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Keith Pratz, MD
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Sean P. Reilly, MD
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Michael Styler, MD
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Joseph Van Galen, MD, MS
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Medical Learning Institute, Inc.
Supported by educational grants from Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A, Inc.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: profeducation@LLS.org.
