Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
This symposium, presented by the Division of Surgical Oncology and the UK Markey Cancer Center, will highlight the latest advances in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic cancer treatment and participants will have the chance to network with leading experts in the field.
The 2024 GI Cancers in Kentucky Symposium will offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit and Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) Credit to advance your career. This live activity is designated for a maximum of 6.5 contact hours. Information regarding how to receive credit will be available upon completion of event.
This meeting is for oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, clinical oncology pharmacists, clinical research staff, cancer center administrators, cancer center program leaders, patient advocates, and medical students. Attendance is open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you!
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HOTEL INFO
Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
For hotel information and reservations, please contact Event Coordinator, Mercedes Bentley, 859-753-0316.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Eileen O'Reilly, Professor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2024 SCHEDULE
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 6–9 p.m. | Attendee Reception |
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 6–7 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:05 a.m. | Announcements Dr. Prakash Pandalai, Associate Professor University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| 7:10–7:20 a.m. | Welcome Dr. Mark Evers, Professor and Director University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center |
| Liver and Bile Duct Sessions | |
| 7:30–8 a.m. | Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Updates in Clinical Trials Dr. Rachna Schroff, Professor University of Arizona College of Medicine |
| 8–8:30 a.m. | Hepatocellular Cancer: Past, Present, and The Future Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, Professor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
| 8:30–8:45 a.m. | Liver and Bile Duct Session Discussion |
| Keynote Address | |
| 8:45–9:30 a.m. | Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Dr. Eileen O’Reilly, Professor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. | Keynote Discussion |
| Break | |
| 9:45–10 a.m. | Break and Announcements Dr. Prakash Pandalai |
| Neuroendocrine Tumors Session | |
| 10–10:30 a.m. | Surgical Management of Neuroendocrine Tumor Liver Metastases Dr. Flavio Rocha, Professor and Chief, Surgical Oncology Oregon Health Sciences University |
| 10:30–10:50 a.m. | Systemic Therapy for Metastatic NET Dr. Lowell Anthony, Professor and Chief of Medical Oncology University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| 10:50–11:10 a.m. | Liver Directed Regional Therapies for NET Dr. Gaby Gabriel, Associate Professor University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Session |
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| 11:10–11:30 a.m. | Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Colorectal Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Who, What, and How Long? Dr. Prakash Pandalai, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| 11:30 a.m.–Noon | Pressurized Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (PIPAC) Dr. Bryne Lee, Clinical Professor of Surgery, Stanford University |
| Lunch (Provided) | |
| Noon–1 p.m. | Lunch and Announcements Dr. Michael Cavnar |
| Colorectal Cancer Session | |
| 1–1:20 p.m. | Updates in Systemic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Dr. Reema Patel, Associate Professor University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| 1:20–1:40 p.m. | HAI for Colorectal Liver Metastases: Updates and Future Directions Dr. Michael Cavnar, Assistant Professor University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| 1:40–2 p.m. | The Evolving Role of the Pathologist in the Molecular Era Dr. Justin Rueckert, Assistant Professor University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| Cancer Screening and Surveillance Session |
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| 2–2:20 p.m. | Circulating Tumor DNA in the Management of GI Cancers Dr. Lee Hicks, Medical Oncology, Baptist Health Medical Group |
| 2:20-2:40 p.m. | From Risk Assessment to Action: Managing High-Risk Patients for Better Cancer Screening and Prevention Tamara Carey, APRN University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center |
| Break | |
| 2:40–3 p.m. | Break and Announcements Dr. Michael Cavnar |
| Community Engagement Sessions | |
| 3 – 3:30 p.m. | The Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network: Expanding Cancer Care in the Commonwealth Dr. Tim Mullett, Professor Medical Director, Markey Cancer Center Network University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
| 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks Dr. Joseph Kim, Professor and Chief, Surgical Oncology University of Kentucky, College of Medicine |
