Masters in Cutaneous Lymphoma Conference
Friday, October 24, 2008, 8am to 2pm
West Wing Auditorium, Shadyside Hospital Conference Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsored by
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
And Department of Dermatology
Course Director: Larisa Geskin, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Director, Cutaneous Oncology and Photopheresis Center
The goal of this conference is to educate general hematologists and oncologists about rare types of cutaneous malignancies and other cutaneous manifestations and complications of stem cell transplantation. This annual meeting will cover broad subjects from overview of treatment options for advanced CTCL, including stem cell transplantation with primary focus on therapy for GVHD
The learning objectives of this conference are:
• To discuss treatment algorithms for advanced CTCL, including the most recent NCCN guidelines;
• To examine available evidence and summarize existing protocols for stem cell transplantation including CTCL;
• To develop algorithms for early detection and treatment of GVHD;
• To summarize new developments in treatment of CTCL;
• To outline current clinical trials and trends in treatment of advanced CTCL;
• To educate general dermatologists, hematologists and oncologists about rare types of cutaneous
malignancies and other cutaneous manifestations
Continuing Education Credit
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other healthcare professionals are awarded 4 continuing education units (CEU's) which are equal to 4 contact hours.
Special Needs
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling (412)648-7122
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:00 - 8:15 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:15 - 8:20 am
IntroductionDr. Mapara, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Division of Hematology/Oncology
8:20 - 9:00 am
Treatment of Advanced CTCL, Dr. Geskin, University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Assistant Professor of Dermatology Director, Cutaneous Oncology and Photopheresis Center
9:00 - 9:45 am
Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma with stem cell transplant, Dr. LeMaistre, Medical Director, Texas Transplant Institute
9:45 - 10:00 am
Q&A, Break
10:00 – 10:30 am
Diagnosis and Management of GVHD, Dr. Mapara, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Division of
Hematology/Oncology
10:30 - 11:20 am
Immunotherapy of GVHD, Dr. Jagasia, Hematology/SCT, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
11:20 - 12:00 pm
Targeted therapy of GVHD, Dr. LeMaistre, Medical Director, Texas Transplant Institute
12:00 – 12:15 pm
Q&A, Expert Panel
12:15 - 12:30 pm
Closing remarks , Dr. Geskin, University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Director, Cutaneous Oncology and Photopheresis Center
12:30 pm
Lunch and Adjournment
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education requirements on disclosure, information about relationships of presenters with commercial interests (if any) will be included in materials distributed at the time of the conference.
Meeting Location
West Wing Conference Center Auditorium
Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Registration Information
Pre-Registration: Early registrations are due by October 17, 2008. Registrations after this date are accepted only as on-site registrations.
On-line Registration: Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space at CCEHS conferences.
1. Visit our online registration site at http://ccehs.upmc.edu.
2. Scroll to the Masters in Cutaneous Lymphoma Conference section on the web page, click the Registration button and enter all the requested information. After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided us when you registered.
3. Registration is not complete until you receive the confirmation letter / email for your pre-registration. If you do not receive this letter within 5-7 days of registration, please contact us at (412) 647-8232.
Paper Registrations
Please contact us for a paper registration Form at (412)648-7122.
Onsite Registrations
As of October 17, 2008, all registrations for this course are accepted only as on-site registrations.
The UPMC/Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences reserves the right to cancel this program if sufficient registrations are not received. In the case of cancellation, the department will fully refund registration fees. However, other costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.
For additional information, or to register by fax or mail, contact:
Kathy Kotova
Department of Dermatology
Office of Dr. Geskin
Phone: (412)648-7122
Fax: 412-648-9037
kotovayy@upmc.edu
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