UT Health San Antonio ASCO Direct™ Highlights 2020 Official Annual Meeting Review
a program licensed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc.
June 27, 2020
CANCELLED
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio,TX
We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and actively working with UT Health System to ensure authoritative communication of safety updates and recommendations as the situation evolves.
UP-TO-DATE RESEARCH AND CLINICAL DATA EDUCATION
UT Health San Antonio ASCO Direct™ Highlights 2020 Official Annual Meeting Review a program licensed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. This meeting will provide recent advances in the treatment of cancer presented at the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Annual Meeting, for Hematologists/Oncologists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants and other health care professionals specializing in oncology.
Take advantage of this smaller meeting to facilitate communication and interaction with faculty, network with peers and discuss the advances most likely to change clinical practice. You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of and discuss the latest clinical trials that have influenced change to the standard of care, and hear about the role of new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic approaches as applied to the care and management of people with cancer, placing the updated information into the context of current practice.
Program
Continuing education
The Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
speakers
Confirmed Speakers to Date
Sukeshi Patel Arora, MD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Andrew Brenner, MD, PhD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Matthew Butler, MD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Sherri Cervantez, MD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Virginia Kaklamani, MD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Daruka Mahadevan, MD, PhD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Ruben Mesa, MD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Kanwal Raghav, MBBS, MD
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston,TX
Mothaffar Rimawi, MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
John Sarantopoulos, MD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
Laura Tenner, MD
UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration Deadline: June 19, 2020 11:59 PM (CST)
Everyone must register to attend. Registration fees include admission to all sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch.
| Registration Category | Fee |
| Physician | $250 |
| Pharmacist | $175 |
| Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner | $150 |
| Nurse | $100 |
| Resident/Postdoctoral Fellow* | $100 |
| UT Health San Antonio & SAMMC Faculty & Staff* | $100 |
| Industry Representatives | $300 |
| Student* | $25 |
| Other Healthcare Professionals | $100 |
| Patient Advocate** | $50 |
*Valid ID or Letter of appointment required to register under these categories.
**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, IDT: Inter-Departmental Transfer (UT Health San Antonio only). The office does not accept third party payment methods such as SAP Ariba, EVED or Purchase Orders.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
You must contact the conference office no later than June 5, 2020 to cancel your registration. Cancellations made by June 5, 2020 will be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds after June 5, 2020.
UT Health continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As the global impact of COVID-19 grows daily, our priority is always on the health and safety of our community. In the event that the UT Health San Antonio ASCO Direct™ Highlights 2020 Official Annual Meeting Review is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded in full.
Due to liability restrictions and concerns, children under eighteen years of age may not participate in any part of this conference.
Exhibit & Sponsorship
Educational Grants
Support for general educational programming costs or specific items, or printed materials which are components of the educational program.The symposia office uses grant funds to defray expenses associated with educational activities in compliance with ACCME guidelines. If your company or organization offers educational grants in support of CME accredited educational activities related to clinical studies of new anticancer agents and current treatment strategies, we would appreciate receiving the grant application information. Please contact Sharon Hill, Director, Symposia at hills@uthscsa.edu or 210-450-1550.
Support
We welcome any amount of support for this meeting which will be used to defray operating costs to support the ASCO Direct™ Highlights 2020 Official Annual Meeting Review. Please view the sponsorship options below:
- Mobile
App Advertising: $500- one available
The mobile app has over 150 users that will view your corporate brand ad on the dashboard. When the brand ad on the dashboard is tapped it will go to a URL site of your choice. Your company will be acknowledged on the ASCO Direct™ Highlights website and on-site signage.
- Wi-Fi
Network: $500- one available
Wireless service throughout the conference. Your company logo and slogan on initial page each time user connects to network. Your company will be acknowledged on the ASCO Direct™ Highlights website and on-site signage
Exhibits
A limited number of exhibit tables are available. The Symposia office uses exhibit fees to defray non-educational operating expenses.
- 6’x3’ table (prime location): $3,000
Includes:
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Two complimentary registrations
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Prime location
o Lead Management
- 6’x3’ table: $2,000
Includes:
o
Two complimentary registrations
o Lead Management
UT Health continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As the global impact of COVID-19 grows daily, our priority is always on the health and safety of our community. In the event that the UT Health San Antonio ASCO Direct™ Highlights 2020 Official Annual Meeting Review is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full.hotel
The Westin Riverwalk
Situated on the Riverwalk's quiet end, The Westin Riverwalk's upscale hotel is near the Pearl District, home to downtown restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment. Walk to the historic Alamo or the Spanish Governor’s Palace to admire its white adobe architecture. After an eventful day take a swim in the outdoor heated pool near the 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio. The pet-friendly hotel rooms and suites feature pillowtop mattresses, marble bathrooms and room service. As you revel in Riverwalk views from a private balcony, feel the energy of downtown San Antonio at The Westin.
The Westin Riverwalk hotel is committed to providing you with a safe environment in food and water safety, hygiene and infection prevention, and hotel operations.
- In public spaces and high-traffic areas, surfaces will be cleaned with increased frequency by dedicated staff, and recommended cleaning agents.
- Hand sanitizing stations are being installed at hotel entrances, at the front desks, elevator banks, and meeting spaces.
- Signage in public spaces will remind guests to maintain social/physical distancing. Partitions will be added at check-in to provide an extra level of precaution for guests and associates.
- In guest rooms, rigorous protocols have been elevated to thoroughly clean all surfaces with hospital-grade disinfectants. Disinfecting wipes will be placed in each room for your use.
- Enhanced technologies including electrostatic sprayers are being used to sanitize surfaces throughout the hotel. Ultraviolet light technology is being tested for sanitizing guest keys and devices shared by associates.
- Mobile technologies provide reassurance and distancing options for guests. Your phone can be used to check in, access your room, and order room service.
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