Georgia Cancer Center Annual Symposium on Molecular and Genetic Advances in Hematology/Oncology Management and Treatment 2024

Registration Fee:

Physician - $200.00
Non-Physician - $100.00
Exhibitor/Vendor Representative - FREE (2 per company with paid reserved space)

The purpose of this conference is to disseminate new scientific and clinical advances applicable to the management of patients with complex and life-threatening hematological and oncological illnesses.  Presentations will update our understanding of cancer biology and benign hematological disorders. Challenging case studies will illustrate the diagnosis and management of several hematological and oncological illnesses.  Participants are urged to bring their complex cases for discussion among the conference faculty and their peers.

1. Update our current immunotherapeutic strategies for lymphoplasmacytic neoplasm control, emphasizing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy and additional evolving immunotherapy strategies.
2. Discuss paradigm shifts in medical oncology as they have been influenced by the discovery of targetable driver mutations and recent applicable clinical trials.
3. Review the updated treatment guidelines for patients presenting with malignancies arising in the lung, breast, colon, prostate, bladder, and female reproductive organs.
4. Present relevant translational research and related phase-one clinical trials that promise to expand currently available treatment options.
5. Describe new surgical techniques that improve upon the diagnosis, staging, and resection of cancer, as well as speed recovery and favorably impact survival.
6. Introduce appropriate strategies for incorporating the new oral anticoagulants for prophylaxis and management of thromboembolic disorders.
7. Identify pertinent ongoing research in cancer treatment at GCC and elsewhere.

Cancellation Policy

The Medical College of Georgia reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
The Medical College of Georgia is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Marriott Savannah Riverfront
100 General McIntosh Boulevard
Savannah, Georgia 31401

Room Rates:

$285.00 - $385.00 USD per night

HOTEL RESERVATION LINK

Group Parking Rate per Night is $40; Cancellation allowed up to 48 hrs in advance; Early Departure Fee Waived with 24 Hrs Advance Notice; Cancellation & Early Departure Fee is Equal to One Night Room and Tax;**IMPORTANT CREDIT/DEBIT CARD INFO** Attendees will need to provide a valid credit/debit card at check in and an authorization request for the total amount of room and tax for their stay, plus, an additional $50 per night for incidentals, such as parking, room service, etc., will be placed on the guest's credit/debit card. Upon check-out, the payment card will be charged for the actual amount incurred during their stay and any overages will be released back to their card. Please be aware that the release may take up to 7-10 business days to fully process.**IMPORTANT TAX INCREASE INFO**On September 1, 2023 The Local Sales Tax rate will increase to 8%. State Sales tax will remain at 7% for a total of 15% sales tax plus a non-exemptible $6 per night occupancy fee**

The Medical College of Georgia’s Office for Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Elizabeth D Jones, MSA
Department Administrator, Cancer Service Line
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Activity Administrator

Nothing to disclose

Karen L McDaniel, BS
Continuing Medical Education Compliance Manager - MCG Academic Affairs
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Grovetown, GA

CME Office Compliance Manager

Nothing to disclose

Anand P Jillella, MD
Professor and Chief; Division of Hematology/Oncology Dept. of Medicine; Director of GCC Clinic, Ambulatory Services, Network and Outreach Georgia Cancer Center
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Nusayba Bagegni, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Medical Oncology
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Faculty

Grant or research support-AstraZeneca (Any division)|Advisor-AstraZeneca (Any division)|Advisor-Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.|Grant or research support-Novartis Corporation Pharmaceuticals|Grant or research support-Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.|Grant or research support-Pfizer|Grant or research support-Seattle Genetics, Inc.|Grant or research support-Sermonix Pharmaceuticals LLC|Grant or research support-Biovica International AB|Grant or research support-Sarah Cannon Development Innovations|Grant or research support-Ambrx, Inc|Grant or research support-Atossa Therapeutics Inc

Arnab Basu, MD
Assistant Professor Medicine - Hematology & Oncology
University of Alabama - Birmingham
Birmingham , AL

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Eisai, Inc.|Advisor-Eisai, Inc.|Advisor-Merck (Any division)|Grant or research support-Nateria|Grant or research support-Roche

Hossein Borghaei, DO
Professor and Chief, Co-Director, Immune Monitoring Facility
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Advisor-Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Advisor-Lilly (Any division)|Advisor-Pfizer|Advisor-Merck (Any division)|Advisor-EMD Serono|Advisor-Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Advisor-AstraZeneca (Any division)|Advisor-Novartis Corporation Pharmaceuticals|Advisor-Genentech (Any division)|Advisor-Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Advisor-Amgen, Inc.|Consulting Fee-Pharmamar|Advisor-Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Any division)|Advisor-Mirati|Advisor-Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.|Advisor-Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Advisor-Janssen (Any division)|Advisor-Bayer (Any division)|Advisor-IOBiotech|Advisor-AbbVie (Any division)|Advisor-Gilead Sciences, Inc.|Advisor-Grid|Advisor-RAPT|Advisor-Novocure|Grant or research support-Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Grant or research support-Lilly (Any division)|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Novartis Corporation Pharmaceuticals|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Springworks|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-U of Penn|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Incyte Corporation Incyte Corporation|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Sonnetbio|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Inspirna|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Nucleai|Honoraria-Pfizer

Locke J Bryan, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Spero Cataland, MD
Professor of Medicine Director, Benign Hematology
Ohio State University, The James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, OH

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Any division)|Consulting Fee-Novartis Corporation Pharmaceuticals|Consulting Fee-Alexion Pharmaceuticals|Consulting Fee-Sanofi S.A.

Abraham Cheong, MD
Attending Physician
Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Center
Brunswick, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Bassell El-Rayes, MD
Director of the GI Oncology Clinical and Translational Research Program Associate Cancer Research Director for Clinical Research at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University; Professor of Hematology and Oncology
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

Faculty

Grant or research support-Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Apar Kishor Ganti, MD
Doctor and Mrs. D. Leon UNMC Research Fund Chair in Internal Medicine; Staff Physician, VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System; Professor of Medicine, Division of Oncology-Hematology; Professor (Courtesy) of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Associate Director of Clinical Research, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Faculty

Grant or research support-Poseida|Advisor-Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Honoraria-Cardinal Health|Grant or research support-Chimerx|Grant or research support-Merck (Any division)|Grant or research support-IOVANCE|Grant or research support-Mirati

Sharad Anant M Ghamande, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Chair, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia; Associate Director for Clinical Research Georgia Cancer Center
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

John Henson, MD
Professor of Neurology; Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia; Director, Neuro-Oncology Program Georgia Cancer Center
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Abdullah Kutlar, MD, Physician
Professor of Medicine; Director, Sickle Cell Center
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Novartis Corporation Pharmaceuticals (Relationship has ended)|Paid consultant-Novartis Corporation Pharmaceuticals|Grant or research support-Novartis Corporation Pharmaceuticals|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Vertex Pharmaceuticals|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Pfizer|Grant or research support-Novo Nordisk (Any division)|Grant or research support-NIH-NHLBI|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-bluebird bio|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-NHLBI - REACH Study|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-NHLBI - PUSH-UP Study

Daniel Milgrom, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Evans, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Harry "Hank" Moore Jr., MD
Board Certified Medical Oncologist
Central Georgia Cancer Care
Macon, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Antonio Moran, MD, FACP
Board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist
Georgia Oncology and Hematology Consultants
Brunswick , GA

Faculty

Swapna Narayana, MD
Board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist
SGMC Health
Valdosta, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Asha Nayak, MD
Professor of Medicine; Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine; Co-Leader, GI Oncology Program; Director, Inpatient Unit, Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Georgia Cancer Center
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta Univeristy
Evans, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Cindy Neunert, MD
Board-certified Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY

Faculty

Advisor-Janssen (Any division)

Priyanka Pathak, MD
Board-certified Oncologist/Hematologist
University Cancer & Blood Center - Snellville-Gwinett County
Snellville, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Girindra Raval, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine Associate Director, Hem/Onc Fellowship Program Associate Director, Center for Blood Disorders
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta , GA

Faculty

Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Akira Bio|Speakers Bureau-AstraZeneca (Any division)

Thomas Samuel, MD
Section of Breast Oncology- CCF Maroone Cancer Center- Weston, FL; Clinical Assistant Professor- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine; Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland Clinic Florida Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Director
Cleveland Clinic - Weston Hospital
Weston, FL

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Esther Tan, MD
Medical Oncologist
Archbold Cancer Center
Thomasville, GA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Yousef Zakharia, MD
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine-Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA

Faculty

Advisor-Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-EMD Serono (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Exelixis, Inc. (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Pfizer (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Seagen (Relationship has ended)|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Janssen (Any division) (Relationship has ended)

Paul M Dainer, MD, Physician
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Faculty, Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Mohammad Mian, PhD
Manager, Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Tyra Newton, NP
Lead APP, Cancer Service Line
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY:

Exhibitor/Sponsorship process:

ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN EXHIBITORS CONTRACT. This contract will be sent via DocuSign from the CME Office.

The CME Office does not collect Exhibitor Fees. ***All monies for exhibitors/sponsorships are handled through the Hosting Department.

If you would like to have access to session presentations and/or claim CME credit, please register under the REGISTRATION tab above as: Exhibitor/Vendor Representative - FREE (2 per company with paid reserved space). A CloudCME account is required to register for this conference to receive CME credits and/or view presentations.

Please contact: Elizabeth Jones with the Georgia Cancer Center for instructions on sponsorship payment at [email protected]  or call her at 706-721-2505 for more information.