Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Workshop - Atlanta

Earn 4.5 hours of educational credit at a complimentary summit on mCRC biomarkers

Overview

The goal of this initiative is to provide guidance for the multidisciplinary CRC care team on how to develop practical biomarker testing protocols for mCRC and how this information supports personalized treatment decisions for improved patient outcomes.

Participants will actively engage in interactive small-group activities, including:

• A multidisciplinary molecular-based tumor board panel
• Breakout sessions delving into biomarker testing guidelines, challenges, and treatment selection
• Patient counseling and shared decision-making

Expert Faculty

• Philip A. Philip, MD, PhD (oncologist) - Wayne State University
• Tim Cannon, MD (oncologist) - INOVA
• Frank dela Rama RN, MS, AOCNS (nurse navigator) - Sutter Health, Palo Alto Foundation
• Benjamin Swanson, MD, PhD (pathologist) - University of Nebraska
• Additional faculty to be announced

Agenda

• 8:50am: Doors open
• 9:00am: Workshop begins with Tumor Board (light breakfast provided)
• 10:30am: Breakout sessions: (1) Biomarker testing guidelines and challenges; (2) Linking biomarkers to mCRC Treatment Selection; (3) Patient Counseling
• 12:00pm: Problem-Based Learning exercise- mCRC patient cases
• 1:00pm: Action planning and Summary Report Outs
• 1:30pm: Workshop concludes (boxed lunch grab-n-go provided)

Visit The France Foundation Registration page for additional information

This activity is provided by an educational grant from Pfizer.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, United States