The UC San Diego Prostate Cancer Summit is a dynamic and interactive forum to connect, learn, and share hope. It is designed to arm patients with knowledge about prostate cancer, provide support and tools for caregivers taking care of a loved one with prostate cancer, and engage patient advocates about advancing the field. Whether you’re a patient arming yourself with knowledge about the disease and next steps in fighting it; a caregiver looking for support and tools to take care of a loved one; or a fierce advocate engaging with leaders to speak out for the cause, the Prostate Cancer Summit is for you.

This year we've, once again, added a community "Think Tank" on Friday afternoon, January 31, 2025. The Prostate Cancer Community Think Tank will bring together patients, caregivers, clinicians and scientists to strategize around key research questions in the field. It will be an opportunity to engage with UC San Diego investigators and the prostate cancer community through an interactive small group discussion. The event will culminate in the establishment of priority topics for research strategy development. UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center is committed to partnering with patients in delivering discoveries to the clinic.

Register today and be among the first to see what's on the cutting edge of research in prostate cancer, learn the latest about living with and caring for those who have prostate cancer, and experience the difference that advocacy can make in the lives of patients and their families!

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

Special Guest Speaker: John Elway

 

  • Complimentary General Registration
  • Breakfast, snacks and lunch provided
  • Patients and caregivers welcome
  • Network with peers and experts in the field
  • Tools and resources to improve the lives of patients with prostate cancer

 

 
 
Objectives

 

  • Empower patients, caregivers, and the prostate cancer community about optimized prostate cancer care.
  • Increase awareness of cutting-edge advances in prostate cancer care and research.
  • Engage with our diverse local community partners to bridge care gaps for patients with prostate cancer.

  • Equip patients, caregivers, and the prostate cancer community with tools and resources available to improve the lives of patients with prostate cancer.
     

  • Network and make connections with peers and medical experts in the field.
     

  • Learn about tools and resources to improve the lives of patients with cancer.
     


Location

UC San Diego Park & Market                                                                                                                           

1100 Market Street                                                                                                                                               

San Diego, CA 92121

The meeting will be held on the lobby level.  

 

Getting There

We highly recommend using the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley. UC San Diego Park & Market is located near the Park & Market trolley stop.

(Plan Your Trip at https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley). Fares are typically $5 roundtrip and free parking is offered at the Old Town station.

Ride Share: Uber, Lyft, Fred San Diego (https://www.ridecircuit.com/fred)

 
 
Parking
 
 
Parking is very limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis at $10 per vehicle. On non-game days,
 
ACE Parking may have additional parking options available.
 
 
Street Parking: There is street parking available around the building. The cost of meters is typically $1.25/hour with a limit of 2 hours.
 
Parking at and near the venue is not guaranteed.
 
 


Course Agenda

Friday, January 31, 2025– Community Think Tank (Interactive workshop with group discussions. Limited to 40 attendees.)

2:30 pm           Registration

3:30 pm           Welcome – Aditya Bagrodia, MD, Christina Jamieson, MD, Rana McKay, MD & Brent Rose, MD

3:40 pm           Big Questions in the Field – Aditya Bagrodia, MD, Christina Jamieson, MD, Rana McKay, MD & Brent Rose, MD

3:50 pm           Bridging the Gaps in Prostate Cancer Care – Small group patient brainstorm

Share stories, discuss concerns, impact on families, physical & mental health

4:25 pm           Break

4:45 pm           Large Group Discussion

5:10 pm           Large group summary and action plan

5:25 pm           Closing Remarks, Aditya Bagrodia, MD, Christina Jamieson, MD, Rana McKay, MD & Brent Rose, MD 

5:30 pm           Networking Reception

6:00 pm           Adjourn

 

Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Patient Summit

8:00 am           Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 am           Welcome: Charting the Course Together, Aditya Bagrodia, MD, Christina Jamieson, MD, Rana McKay, MD & Brent Rose, MD

8:35 am           Director's Remarks, Diane Simeone, MD 

Session 1 – Charting Your Course: Empowering Choices in Cancer Survivorship                      

Moderator: Rana McKay, MD

8:40 am           From Fork to Function: Evidence-Based Nutrition Approaches, Patrick Pablo, RD

8:50 am           Q&A

9:00 am           Wellness in Motion: Balancing Exercise and Rest for Prostate Health, Sharon Choi, MD

9:10 am           Q&A

9:20 am           A Patient's Success Story, Larry Green

9:30 am           Panel Discussion, Rana McKay, MD, Patrick Pablo, RD, Sharon Choi, MD & Larry Green

Session 2 – Leveraging Smart Tools Against Prostate Cancer

Moderator: Brent Rose, MD

9:40 am           Illuminating the Path: PSMA and Next-Gen PET Imaging for Prostate Cancer, Sherief H. Gamie or (Esther Choi), MD

9:50 am           Q&A

10:00 am         The Biomarker Revolution: Personalizing Prostate Cancer Care, Neil Desai, MD  

10:10 am         Q&A

10:20 am         Panel Discussion, Brent Rose, MD, Sherief H. Gamie,MD & Neil Desai, MD

10:30 am         Break & Exhibits

Session 3 – Tailoring Interventions: Navigating Surveillance, Surgery, and Radiation

Moderator: Aditya Bagrodia, MD

10:45 am         The Art of Observation: Active Surveillance as a Prostate Cancer Strategy, Chris Kane, MD

10:55 am         Q&A

11:05 am         Promises and Pitfalls of Focal Therapy and Surgical Approaches, E. David Crawford, MD

11:15 am         Q&A

11:25 am         Radiant Solutions: Pioneering Radiation Techniques for Prostate Cancer, Brent Rose, MD

11:35 am         E. David Crawford , MD.   Fireside chat with John Elway and Michael Michalski

12:30 pm        Group Picture

12:35 pm        Lunch and Exhibits

Session 4 – Breaking Barriers: Revolutionary Approaches to Advanced Prostate Cancer

Moderator: Christina Jamieson, PhD

1:30 pm           The Innovation Pipeline: Emerging Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer, Rana McKay, MD

1:40 pm           Q&A

1:50 pm           Your Tumor's Genetic Fingerprint: Decoding Paths to Targeted Prostate Therapy, Tyler Seibert, MD

2:00 pm           Q&A

2:10 pm           Clinical Trial Pathfinder: Mapping Your Path in Prostate Cancer Research, Michael Liss, MD

2:20 pm           Q&A

2:30 pm           Panel Discussion, Christina Jamieson, PhD, Rana McKay, MD, Tyler Seibert, MD & Michael Liss, MD

Session 5 – Empowered Living: Resources for Prostate Cancer Survivors

Moderator: Brent Rose, MD

2:40 pm           Patient Success Story, Ron Baza

2:45 pm           Beyond Suppression: Thriving Through Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Archana Ajmera, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

2:55 pm           Q&A

3:05 pm           Let's Talk About It: Sexual and Urinary Wellness in Prostate Cancer Care, Ben Breyer, MD

3:15 pm           Q&A

3:25 pm           Navigating Your Care: Resources for Seamless Access to Prostate Cancer Support, Michael Randall, MD & Mateo Banegas, PhD

 

3:35 pm            Panel Discussion, Brent Rose, MD, Archana Ajmera, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Ben Breyer, MD, Michael Randall, MD, Mateo Banegas, PhD & Ron Baza

Session 6 – Ask Me Anything

Moderators: Aditya Bagrodia, MD, Christina Jamieson, MD, Rana McKay, MD & Brent Rose, MD

3:45 pm           Ask Me Anything, All session speakers

4:20 pm           Closing Remarks and Raffle

4:35 pm           Adjourn

 

 

Registration

 

 

General registration is free to attend, but you still need to register to save your spot.
 

Breakfast, lunch & snacks will be provided.

 

 

Exhibitors - Please click button below to register.

 

Packages can be found on the EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

 

Contact: Maureen Helinski Clarke at mhelinsk@health.ucsd.edu

 

 

 

 

Accommodations: We are committed to ensuring that our programs are accessible to all individuals. For general information or to request reasonable

accommodations, please contact cpdoffice@health.ucsd.edu at your earliest convenience. All in-person events are wheelchair accessible. Service animals specifically

trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. No other animals, including pets, therapy animals, or emotional support animals, are allowed.

 

Audio / Video Consent: This event may be audio and/or video recorded for future use or distribution. For virtual events, any engagement during the presentation

(audio, video, chat, Q&A submission, etc.) will be captured and included. Participant microphones and cameras are generally disabled by default, and can always be

manually disabled by participant. Depending on the type of event, publication of the recordings might be on a publicly available website or on an access-restricted

site. By registering for this event, you give UC San Diego the right to use your name, voice, image, written text, or video footage without compensation and waive the

right to inspect or approve any document in which these appear.