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New Frontiers in Diagnosis, Screening, and Management of Inherited Cancer Syndromes
This activity will provide an interdisciplinary educational forum in which to update state-of-the-art science, discuss real-world cases, curate interesting pedigrees and prepare case summaries to disseminate new knowledge in translational genomics and evidence-based clinical management of high-risk patients and their family members. The goal is to improve detection of cancer syndromes and prevent cancer morbidity and mortality.
This activity is brought to you in partnership with City of Hope.
Target Audience
This activity has been designed for physicians, physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, genetic counselors, oncology nurses, and other health care professionals currently involved in providing cancer genetics risk assessment services or initiating such services in their health care system. Special efforts will be made to educate clinicians practicing in geographically and/or socioeconomically underserved communities.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to:
- Outline advanced concepts in genetics, genomics and next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies each year;
- Recognize the impact of current advances in experimental therapeutics based on germline genomics in oncology practice;
- Describe the challenges of managing affected individuals from high risk families and their at risk relatives;
- Identify appropriate clinical management of patients and at risk family members with inherited pathogenic mutations in emerging cancer susceptibility genes.
We are excited and pleased to be returning to the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel in 2016!
At the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel you're in the heart of Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue, the Gold Coast neighborhood, and Lake Michigan. This classic urban hotel is a symbol of hospitality on The Magnificent Mile.
We are pleased to offer a special discounted rate of $209.00 per night for single or double occupancy.
All rates are subject to state and city taxes and must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Check-in time is 3pm and check-out time is 12pm.
Room reservations must be made by March 17, 2016 to guarantee the reduced rate. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or 1 night room and tax will be assessed.
You may also register by telephone. Please call the hotel toll free at 888-591-1234 and identify yourself as part of The University of Chicago Cancer Genetics 2016 event.
With a locale just one block from Michigan Avenue, near Chicago dining, shops, museums and art galleries, this hotel provides a great base to explore exciting Chicago tourist attractions. Additionally, you can maintain your healthy lifestyle with a satisfying workout in the fitness center or a swim in the sparkling indoor pool. All participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
To help plan your stay in Chicago, visit www.choosechicago.com.
CONFERENCE CO-DIRECTORS:
| Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, MBBS, FACP, OON Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor Department of Medicine and Human Genetics Associate Dean for Global Health | Sonia S. Kupfer, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk & Prevention Clinic |
GUEST SPEAKERS:
| Karen H. Lu, MD MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Colin C. Pritchard MD, PhD University of Washington Seattle, WA |
| Kent Hoskins, MD University of Illinois Chicago, IL | Travis Bray Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation Park City, UT |
| Heather Hampel, MS, LGC The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Kathleen R. Blazer, EdD, MS, CGC City of Hope National Medical Center Duarte, CA |
| Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD City of Hope National Medical Center Duarte, CA | Angela R. Bradbury, MD Perelman School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
| Lydia Usha, MD The Rush Cancer Institute Chicago, IL | Kelly A. Metcalfe, RN, PhD Women’s College Research Institute Toronto, CA |
| William Foulkes, MD Jewish General Hospital Room Montreal, QC | Marica Cruz-Correa, MD University of Puerto Rico San Juan, PR |
| Chanita Hughes Halbert, PhD Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC |
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is eligible for Category 2 CEU credit from NSGC. Please visit the MSGC website for more information.
Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
To register, please click on the button here or download the brochure below.