Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Rounds
 

 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
HYATT REGENCY ORLANDO HOTEL
 9801 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
 ORLANDO, FL 32819


TARGET AUDIENCE

Hematologists-oncologists, oncologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and oncology nurses
involved in the care of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:

  • Describe current and emerging treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
  • Identify diagnostic tests included in standard AML panels, and the role of cytogenetics & molecular analysis
  • Utilize risk stratification for treatment planning
  • Engage patients & caregivers in clinical trials discussions on emerging therapies for AML
  • Apply strategies for optimal patient care

ADVISORY GROUP                                                    FACULTY

Jeffrey E. Lancet, MD (Chair)
Chair, Department of Malignant Hematology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Jeffrey E. Lancet, MD (Chair)
Chair, Department of Malignant Hematology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Wesam Ahmed, MD, PhD
Blood and Marrow Transplant
Florida Hospital
Orlando, FL

Julio Hajdenberg, MD, FACP
Chairman, Medical Oncology and Hematology
University of Florida Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health
Orlando, FL

Christopher R. Cogle, MD
Professor of Medicine
Pierre Chagnon Professor
Scholar in Clinical Research,
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society    
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Maxim Norkin, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Meera Iyengar, MD
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist 
Florida Cancer Specialists
Clermont & Orlando, FL

Kendra Sweet, MD, MS
Assistant Member
Department of Malignant Hematology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Daniel Landau, MD 
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncology/Hematology Specialty
University of Florida Health Cancer Center
Orlando, FL

Chetasi Talati, MD
Hematology and Oncology Fellow
Department of Malignant Hematology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Kendra Sweet, MD, MS
Assistant Member
Department of Malignant Hematology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Talia Zahra, MD
Hematology Oncology Fellow
Internal Medicine Inpatient Group
University of Florida Health Cancer Center
Orlando, FL

Lauren Berger, MPH
Senior Director
Professional Education & Engagement
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY


Seth Berkowitz, LCSW, CCLS
Senior Manager
Patient Access
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Hollywood, FL

Sharon Cohan, LCSW
Manager
Patient Access & Education
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
West Palm Beach, FL

  


       


This activity is jointly provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 
and Medical Learning Institute, Inc.

This activity is supported by education grants from Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Celgene Corporation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.