Highlights in GI Oncology is a conference designed to provide the latest science and education from the world’s premier GI oncology event, the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. The abstracts selected for presentation and discussion reflect the foremost research and strategies in oncology that will impact clinical practice and patient care.
The program features in-depth discussion and analysis of the latest scientific findings and practice-changing advances in GI cancer treatment. Expert faculty will review the findings, discuss the results potential impact on the current standard of care, and apply the results within the clinical context of a patient case.
Physicians: $125 - Pharmacists: $75 - Other Clinicians: $60 - Students and Fellows: Free
Physicians: $175 - Pharmacists: $100 - Other Clinicians: $85 - Students and Fellows: Free
Physicians: $225 - Pharmacists: $125 - Other Clinicians: $110 - Students and Fellows: Free
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, February 28, 2025 | |
| 2:00pm | Registration Open and Set Up |
| 2:30pm | Welcome, Introductions, & CE/CME Housekeeping |
| 2:30pm | Gather for Lunch |
| 2:35pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CE/CME Symposium Presentation Sponsored by: TBA » TBA |
| 3:30pm | (01) Colorectal Cancer Updates » Jeremy C. Jones, MD – Assistant Professor of Oncology Vice Chair, Clinical Practice Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology Mayo Clinic |
| 4:15pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 4:30pm | (02) Colorectal Cancer: Cased Based Discussion » Moderator: Jeremy C. Jones, MD – Assistant Professor of Oncology Vice Chair, Clinical Practice Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology Mayo Clinic » Michael Rutenberg, MD, PhD – Radiation Oncologist Mayo Clinic » TBA |
| 5:30pm | (03) Neuroendocrine Cancers » Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, MD, MBBS – Medical Oncologist University of Iowa, Iowa City |
| 6:00pm | Network Reception in Exhibit Hall |
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Breakfast Available in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE/CME Housekeeping |
| 8:00am | (04) Keynote Session: CtDNA » Arvind Dasari, MD, MS – Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 9:00am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 9:15am | (05) Metastatic Disease in Pancreatic Cancer » Eileen M. O’Reilly, MD – Medical Oncologist Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
| 9:45am | (06) Pancreatic Cancer: Locally Advanced & Neo/Adjuvant » Philip A. Philip, MD, PhD, FRCP – Professor of Medicine Wayne State University |
| 10:15am | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:40am |
(07) MRI Linac Ablative Therapy » TBA |
| 11:00am | (08) Pancreas Tumor Board (two cases) + Q+A » Moderator: Hani Babiker, MD – Associate Professor of Medicine, Pancreaticobiliary, GI Oncology, Early Phase Therapeutics, and Senior Associate Consultant Mayo Clinic » Horacio Asbun, MD, FACS – Chief of the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery Miami Cancer Institute Professor at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Florida International University » TBA » TBA |
| 11:45am | Gather for Lunch |
| 11:50am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CE/CME Symposium Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:35pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 12:50pm | (09) Percutaeous IRE – Interventional Oncologist »TBA |
| 1:10pm |
(10) Liver Directed Therapies »TBA |
| 1:30pm | (11) Hepatocellular Carcinoma » Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa, MD, MBA – Medical Oncologist Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
| 2:00pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:20pm | (12) Biliary Cancer » Milind Javle, MD – Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2:50pm | (13) Stump the Faculty |
| 3:05pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:20pm |
(14) Metastatic Esophageal and Gastric Cancer » Jason Starr, DO – Oncologist Department of Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic |
| 3:50pm |
(15) Non-Metastatic Esophageal and Gastric Cancer GE Junction Patient Cases – Locally Advanced vs Metastatic » Moderator: Mohamedtaki Tejani, MD – Medical Director, GI Oncology ProgramAdvent Health Cancer Institute » Jessica Frakes, MD – Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center » TBA » Jason Starr, DO – Oncologist Department of Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic |
| 4:50pm | 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 8.75 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 8.75 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 02/28/2025 – 2:00pm-Sat, 03/01/2025 – 4:50pm 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
Pancreaticobiliary, GI Oncology, Early Phase Therapeutics, and Senior Associate Consultant Mayo Clinic
Assistant Professor of Oncology Vice Chair, Clinical Practice Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology Mayo Clinic
Medical Director, GI Oncology Program Advent Health Cancer Institute Orlando
Associate Member, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center Associate Professor of Oncologic Sciences University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Chief of the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery Miami Cancer Institute Professor at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Florida International University Miami, FL
This CME initiative is designed for oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with GI cancers.
We want to ensure that your time at Highlights in GI Oncology 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 Room Block: $239/night
Dates for discounted rates: February 27-March 2, 2025
Discounted booking closes on: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Disclaimer:
All reservations must be booked using the link below 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.
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In alignment with recent updates to national COVID-19 guidelines and mandates, We will no longer be requiring attendees to wear masks or show proof of vaccination. Masks are still encouraged for those who are at higher risk from COVID-19, including those who are unvaccinated, or immunocompromised.
Please note, that we will continue to monitor CDC, state, and local guidelines, and will keep you informed of any additional changes or updates that may impact APPOS.
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