FEBRUARY 1-2, 2019 | HENRY B GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER
FEBRUARY 1-2 | HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER (RIVER LEVEL, ROOM 006)
The Practical Application of New Agents in Oncology is a nationally recognized conference for healthcare professionals designed to give them information on results of clinical studies of new anticancer agents and current treatment strategies. National experts presenting at this conference will be addressing these needs and sharing their knowledge and expert opinion. In addition, attendees will gain the knowledge of how to use pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine approaches to help in the selection of novel new therapies for patients.
There is a need for oncology healthcare professionals to be educated on new diagnostic and treatment methods, medications, as well as, a need for information on new technologies or changes in existing technologies that are used to identify the best therapeutic options. Specific areas of interest for this meeting will include Myeloma, Biosimilars, Gynecology, Hematology/Oncology, Immunotherapy, MDS1 and MDS2, Breast Cancer, NGS, Pancreatic cancer, PROs, Prostate and Renal cell cancers.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe use of new (novel) agents in care of patients fighting cancer.
- Describe changes and updates to cancer specific standards of care based on evolving practice.
- Identify patient and family centered strategies for managing cancer medications at home and across multiple care locations.
- Describe strategies for healthcare teams to successfully integrate bio-similar medications into practice.
Click here to view the 2019 Financial Disclosures.
PROGRAM
The program will begin on Friday evening February 1 with exhibits and a reception followed by programming continuing with a full day of programming on Saturday, February 2. Click here to print a copy of the agenda.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano School of Medicine is accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide medical education for physicians.
The UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Healthcare professionals receiving a certificate of attendance should consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Registered nurses who successfully complete this continuing education activity may earn a maximum of 8.44 contact hours. Contact hours will be awarded for the sessions attended. Registered nurse attendees must complete the online post-conference evaluation.
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the council Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This knowledge-based activity has been accredited for 0.9.25 total CEUs (9.25) contact hours. Successful completion of the program includes attending the accredited session(s) and completing the online evaluation(s). Click here for the handout.
To claim continuing education for this conference please follow the instructions below.
CME:
Approximately two weeks following the conference visit the CME website, cme.uthscsa.edu, for evaluation and certificate information.
- Click on the Post Conference Button
- Find New Agents 2019
- Click on Claim Credit Button and follow the instructions
CNE:
Claim CE Credit at: http: //ce.uthscsa.edu/browse/nursing/courses/2019-panao
- Follow instructions
- Deadline for credit March 1, 2019
CPE:
Go to the website: https://utpharmacyce.learningexpressce.com/index.cfm?fa=view&eventID=13863
- Complete the online evaluations for each session you attended.
- Credits will be automatically uploaded to you NABP account. Please double check to make sure your NABP profile number entered in the system is correct.
- Be sure to check your NABP profile to ensure credits loaded appropriately (note it may take up to 3 business days for the credits to show on your NABP profile.
- Deadline for credit: March 31, 2019. NOTE: ACPE has placed a 60-day deadline post live events for processing credit. If you do not complete your evaluations by March 31, 2019, you will forfeit CPE credit for this event.
SPEAKERS
Jeffrey Betcher, RPh BCOP
Elizabeth Bowhay-Carnes, MD
Matthew Butler, MD
Tyler Curiel, MD
Tonya Edwards, MS, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Naveen Pemmaraju, MD
Virginia Kaklamani, MD
Georgia McCann, MD, MD
Katherine Mishaw, MS, RN, AOCN
Robert Orlowski, MD, PhD
Ramesh Ramanathan, MD
Chethan Ramamurthy, MD
John Sarantopoulos, MD
Robyn Scherber, MD, MPH
Laura Tenner, MD, MPH
Jeremy Viles, DNP, MBA, RN, Ne-BC
Timothy Yap, MBBS, PhD, MRCP (UK), BSc (Hons), PgDip
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration Discount Deadline: January 18, 2019 11:59 PM (CST)
Pre-Registration Deadline: January 30, 2019 11:59 PM (CST)
Onsite Registration Opens: February 1, 2019 4:30 PM (CST)
Everyone must register to attend. Registration fees include admission to all lectures, reception, continental breakfast, and lunch.
Due to liability restriction and concerns, children under eighteen years of age may not participate in any part of this conference.
REGISTER NOW
Online Pre-Registration is now closed. Register onsite:
February 1 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
February 2 - 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
| Category | Pre-Registration Discount Fee (until January 18, 2019) | Fee |
| Physician | $225 | $260 |
| Pharmacist | $225 | $260 |
| Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner | $225 | $260 |
| Nurse | $125 | $140 |
| Resident/Postdoctoral Fellow (valid ID required w/ registration) | $90 | $100 |
| UT Health San Antonio & SAMMC Faculty & Staff (valid ID required w/ registration) | $70 | $85 |
| Industry Representatives | $375 | $450 |
| Student (valid ID required w/ registration) | $30 | $35 |
| Other Healthcare Professionals | $90 | $105 |
| Patient Advocate* | $50 | $50 |
*The patient advocate registration category is reserved exclusively for patient advocates and is not intended for medical professionals. Individuals interested in registering under this category either work or volunteer for national not-for-profit patient advocacy organizations that demonstrate a charitable mission, engage in patient advocacy activities, provide support for people with cancer, have a nonprofessional membership, do not offer CME or scientific programs for professionals. Individuals registered under this category are not eligible to receive continuing education credit for their attendance.
Payment
Accepted payment methods for registration are AMEX, Visa/Mastercard and Discover, check, wire transfer/ACH (UT Health San Antonio only). The Symposia Office does not accept third party payment methods such as SAP Ariba, EVED or Purchase Orders.
Cancellation Policy
You must contact the conference office no later than January 18, 2019 to cancel your registration. For cancellation made by January 18, 2019, your registration fee will be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds after January 18, 2019.
educational grantS
Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology is supported by educational grants from industry.
This activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca, Celgene, Novartis, Pfizer, and Lilly. For further information concerning Lilly grant visit www.lillygrantoffice.com.
2019 EXHIBITors
AGIOS PHARMACEUTICALS
AMAG PHARMACEUTICALS
AMGEN
ARRAY BIOPHARMA
ASTELLAS
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
CELGENE
EISAI ONCOLOGY
EXELIXIS
IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS
LILLY
MERCK
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS HEMATOLOGY
PFIZER
PFIZER, INC.
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY
RIGEL
SANDOZ BIOPHARMACEUTICALS
SANOFI GENZYME
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
TAKEDA ONCOLOGY
TESARO
HOTEL
Spend the weekend on the San Antonio River Walk. We have obtained a discounted rate of $189 for our attendees at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, which is adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Enjoy a stay at our newly renovated hotel, located at the gateway of the world-famous San Antonio River Walk, and within walking distance to the Alamo, popular riverside restaurants, newly developed Hemisfair Park, and much more. This luxury hotel is in the heart of San Antonio's historic downtown offering convenient access to the most popular attractions, while providing a quiet and inspiring place to unwind.
PARKING
Conference parking is available at the following:
Convention Center Garage: 850 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Grand Hyatt Parking Garage: 600 E. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205
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