Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Hematology Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for Advanced Practice Providers and Nurses 2026

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Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for Advanced Practice Providers and Nurses 2026

Hilton Head Island, SC US

April 9, 2026 to April 11, 2026

April 9 – 11, 2026 – Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Course Directors: Winston Tan, M.D., Yanyan Lou, M.D., Ph.D., Nicole A. Gannon, P.A.-C., Ashton W. Boyle, P.A.-C. and Katelyn E. Keller, MPAS, P.A.-C.
Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for NPs, PAs, and Nurses – 2026 is designed to meet the evolving educational needs of advanced practice providers and nurses who care for patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies.
Through a dynamic, case-based format, this symposium will address real-world challenges faced in daily clinical practice. Attendees will gain practical insights into the diagnosis, management, and supportive care of patients with a wide range of cancers. The course will emphasize clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and up-to-date treatment strategies to enhance the delivery of high-quality oncology care.
Overview: As part of the 9th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for NPs, PAs, and Nurses 2026 the Fellows Research Poster Presentation session for presentation of original research dedicated to the fields of Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine will be held at the meeting on April 9-11, 2026. Submitted abstracts may include ongoing clinical trials in Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine, outcome studies, quality improvement or practice innovations, and interesting or challenging case reports. Posters will be peer-reviewed. At least one of the authors must attend the conference. Residents, Fellows, NPs, or PAs with an accepted poster will receive a partial scholarship to attend the course. Nurses with an accepted poster will receive a scholarship to cover full registration fees to attend the course.

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents/fellows, and pharmacists in the fields of hematology/oncology and internal medicine.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Differentiate between immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Select appropriate treatment modalities based on cancer type and disease stage.
Apply updated evidence-based strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of common hematologic and oncologic malignancies.
Assess patient eligibility and indications for bone marrow transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Incorporate principles of palliative and supportive care into comprehensive cancer treatment plans to improve symptom management and quality of life.
Identify common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.
Manage common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.
Enhance interdisciplinary communication and care coordination through case-based discussions and collaborative learning.

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Day 1
Thursday, April 9, 2026

11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Registration Opens, Exhibits and Lunch

12:00 PM
12:15 PM
Welcome/Introduction
Moderator: Ashton Boyle, PA-C

12:15 PM
12:45 PM
Do we matter in Cancer Care? – The financial, social, and emotional impacts of APPs
Stephanie Gebhardt, ARNP

12:45 PM
1:15 PM
The Difference a Year Can Make: A Case Study of Cholangiocarcinoma
Micah Weber, PA-C

1:15 PM
1:45 PM
Liver transplant as an option for metastatic colon cancer
Samantha Inabinett, APRN

1:45 PM
2:15 PM
Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

2:15 PM
2:45 PM
Break and Exhibits

2:45 PM
3:15 PM
Unusual plasma cell malignancies
Taimur Sher, MBBS, MD

3:15 PM
3:45 PM
Cancer-Associated Thrombosis
Jordan Davis, PA-C

3:45 PM
4:15 PM
Long-Term Impacts of T-Cell Engaging Therapies: Case Insights and Clinical Considerations
Megan Melody, MD, Tampa General Hospital

4:15 PM
4:45 PM
Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

4:45 PM
4:45 PM
Adjourn

5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Day 2
Friday, April 10, 2026

7:00 AM
7:55 AM
Breakfast and Exhibits

7:55 AM
8:00 AM
Introduction
Moderator: Nicole Gannon, PA-C

8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Chronic GVHD in the Real World: Practical Case Discussions for APPs and Nurses
Katelyn Keller, PA-C

8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Oh My Blast – What to do if you suspect acute leukemia
Ashley Westberry, APRN

9:00 AM
9:30 AM
A new Era in Myeloma: Case-Based Perspectives on Bispecific Antibodies
Andre J. Fernandez, MPAS, P.A.-C. and Caitie J. Flott, APRN, M.S.N.

9:30 AM
9:45 AM
Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

9:45 AM
10:15 AM
Break and Exhibits

10:15 AM
10:45 AM
Novel Therapeutics in Melanoma
Lindsey Noland, PA-C

10:45 AM
11:15 AM
Immunotherapy toxicities
Emily Kelbert, PA-C

11:15 AM
11:45 AM
The Zebra Cancer: Case Based Approach to the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors
Rachel Eiring, PA-C

11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Lunch, Exhibits & Abstract Session
Winston Tan, MD

1:00 PM
1:30 PM
Cancer Pain Management
Chimere Bruning, PA-C

1:30 PM
2:00 PM
Continuity, Coordination and Connection: Safe Transitions after Bone Marrow Transplant
Erin Taylor, RN and Nicole Gannon, PA-C

2:00 PM
2:30 PM
Expecting the Unexpected: Managing Reactions in the Infusion Center
Alex Fein, PA-C

2:30 PM
3:00 PM
Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Adjourn

Day 3
Saturday, April 11, 2026

7:00 AM
7:55 AM
Breakfast and Exhibits

7:55 AM
8:00 AM
Introduction
Moderator: Katie Keller, PA-C

8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Bad Medicine: Talking with Patients about Ivermectin and other Low Evidence Treatments
Kate McLaughlin, APRN

8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Managing Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy: Insights from Clinical Cases
Alyssa McPherson, APRN

9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Cellular Therapies for Autoimmune Disease
Ernesto Ayala, M.D.

9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Break and Exhibits

10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Oral Chemotherapy
Morgan Leavins, Pharm.D., R.Ph.

11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Approach to GI Malignancies in the Hospital
Jeremy Jones, MD

11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Lessons Learned: The Stresses and Successes of a Long-Term Hem/Onc APP Career
Nicole Gannon, PA-C

12:00 PM
12:30 PM
Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

12:30 PM
12:40 PM
Closing Remarks/Post Test

12:40 PM
12:40 PM
Adjourn