Winter CME Series: Hematologic Malignancies
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The University of Illinois Cancer Center is hosting its second annual Winter CME Series. Join us January 15 for Session 1 of the three-part series. Earn up to three hours of CME per session. The series is accredited by Global Education Group.
Register at the conference website: cmersvp.com/uicmew
The target audience includes medical oncologists, hematologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, family practitioners, primary care practitioners, allied health professionals and other providers interested in the care of patients with cancer.
Preliminary Session Agenda
- 1 – 2 pm: Registration, Exhibits and Lunch
- 2 – 2:05 pm: Introduction
- 2:05 – 2:40 pm: Advancements in Genitourinary Oncology: Focus on Renal and Urothelial Cancers (Thomas Westbrook, MD – Rush University Medical Center)
- 2:40 – 3:15 pm: Personalized Medicine in Prostate Cancer (Mohammad Atiq, MD – University of Chicago)
- 3:15 – 3:35 pm: Case Studies in Genitourinary Malignancies (Neha Hippalgaonkar, MD – University of Illinois Cancer Center)
- 3:35 – 4:35 pm: Break, Exhibits, Non-CME Ancillary Event, Afternoon Pick Me Up
- 4:35 – 5:20 pm: Current Trends and Future Directions in Gynecological Cancers (Shweta Gupta, MD and Vinod Solipuram, MD – Cook County Health)
- 5:20 – 6:05 pm: Precision Medicine in Breast Cancer: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Abiola Ibraheem, MD – University of Illinois Cancer Center)
- 6:05 – 7 pm: Exhibits
Series Course Chair
Matias E Sanchez, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
UI Health Division Hematology/Oncology
University of Illinois Cancer Center
Chicago, IL
Session 2 Chair
Abiola Ibraheem, MD
Assistant Professor
UI Health Division of Hematology/Oncology
Center for Global Health
University of Illinois Cancer Center
Chicago, IL
Faculty Presenters
Mohammad Atiq, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Shweta Gupta, MD
Cook County Health
Chicago, IL
Neha Hippalgaonkar, MD
Fellow
UI Health Division of Hematology and Oncology
University of Illinois Cancer Center
Chicago, IL
Abiola Ibraheem, MD
Assistant Professor
UI Health Division of Hematology/Oncology
Center for Global Health
University of Illinois Cancer Center
Chicago, IL
Vinod Solipuram, MD
Fellow
Cook County Health
Chicago, IL
Thomas Westbrook, MD
Assistant Professor
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Educational Goal
This session aims to educate practitioners and update their knowledge of advances in diagnosing and managing Hematologic Malignancies.
Learning Objectives
After participating in these activities, learners will be better able to:
- Discuss the advancements and optimal strategies for the use of bispecific T-cell engagers and other novel therapies in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Understand the novel advancements in CAR T Cell Therapy for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Leukemias
- Explain how to optimize treatment selection in Multiple Myeloma, including the use of minimal residual disease in the therapeutic setting
- Recommend the latest treatment approaches in Acute Lymphoblastic and Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 1 – 7 pm
Location: Morgan's on Fulton
950 West Fulton Market
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: 312.526.3606