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ForwardAcute and Chronic Leukemias: Practical Applications 2025
Overview
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors - Lisa Z. Sproat, M.D., James M. Foran, M.D., and Kebede H. Begna, M.D.
October 17 - 18, 2025 - Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa - Huntington Beach, California
This two-day comprehensive symposium features interactive case presentations with a panel of experts weighing in on pivotal treatment issues and engaging with the audience through interactive Q&A. Sessions highlight standards of care, new and emerging treatments, and relevant clinical issues. Case presentation topics include myeloproliferative neoplasm, chronic myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, acute myeloid leukemia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
| Live | Livestream | |
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $750 | $525 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $625 | $525 |
Target Audience
MD, Resident, Fellow, Nurse, Physician Assistant, Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify key prognostic factors that guide treatment decisions in newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
- Describe treatment options for relapsed acute myeloid leukemia
- Describe how to treat patients with a TP53-mutated acute myeloid leukemia
- Evaluate how to test for MRD in acute myeloid leukemia
- Describe treatment options for relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Describe how to treat patients with a TP53-mutated myelodysplastic syndromes
- Evaluate how to test for MRD in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Review current treatment options for myeloproliferative neoplasms
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Program
Acute Leukemia 2025 Program.pdf
Acute and Chronic Leukemias: Practical Applications 2025 | ||
Huntington Beach, California | ||
October 17-18, 2025 | ||
UAN # JA0000238-0000-25-089-L01-P | ||
Day 1 | Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Registration and Exhibits |
11:00 AM | 11:15 AM | Welcome Announcements Lisa Z. Sproat, M.D. |
11:15 AM |
11:45 AM | CAR-T Therapy for Myeloid Malignancy: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel? Hassan Alkhateeb, M.D. |
11:45 AM | 12:00 PM | Q & A Session Faculty |
12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch and Exhibits |
Session I: CML, AML, and TP53 AML/MDS Moderator: TBD | ||
1:00 PM |
1:45 PM | Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Interactive Case Presentation: Front line, Intolerance and Failure Moderator: Kebede H. Begna, M.D. Panel: Lisa Z. Sproat, M.D., Jeanne M. Palmer, M.D., Aref Al-Kali, M.D., James M. Foran, M.D., Talha Badar, M.B.B.S., M.D., Jennifer T. Andres, APRN, F.N.P., M.S.N. |
1:45 PM | 2:00 PM | Q & A Session Faculty |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM | A Great Debate: Transplant of No Transplant for TP53 AML and MDS and How to Treat Lisa Z. Sproat, M.D. (FOR TRANSPLANT) Nathan Punwani, M.D. (AGAINST TRANSPLANT) |
3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | Q & A Session Faculty |
3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
3:45 PM | 4:15 PM | Acute Myeloid Leukemia Upfront Treatment William J. Hogan, M.B., B.Ch. |
4:15 PM | 4:45 PM | Acute Myeloid Leukemia Relapsed Treatment James M. Foran, M.D. |
4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | Pharmacy Pearls for AML Treatment and ID Prophylactic Considerations Kristyn A. Sanders, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCOP |
5:15 PM | 5:30 PM | Q & A Session Faculty |
5:30 PM | 5:30 PM | Adjourn |
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Day 2 | Saturday, October 18, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | 7:45 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:45 AM | 8:00 AM | Announcements |
Session II: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/ MPN Moderator: TBD | ||
8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Upfront Treatment (Non PH+ and AYA) Talha Badar, M.B.B.S., M.D. |
8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Upfront Treatment Ph+: Non-Chemotherapy Approach, Is the Time Right? Antoine N. Saliba, M.D. |
9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Coordination of Complex Care Regimens: The ALL Paradigm Sidney M. Bianco, APRN, D.N.P. |
9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Q & A Session Faculty |
10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
Session III: MPN and Supportive Care Moderator: TBD | ||
10:30 AM |
11:00 AM | Heme Malignancy Supportive Care: Perspective from the APP Emily M. Dyal, APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N., Lori J. DeCook, P.A.-C., M.S. |
11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | MPN Updates: Upfront and Post Jak 2 Treatment Jeanne M. Palmer, M.D. |
11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Q & A Session Faculty |
12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch and Exhibits |
Session IV: CHIP CCUS and Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Pathology Moderator: TBD | ||
1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Pre-Myeloid CHIP, CCUS Yael N. Kusne, M.D., Ph.D. |
1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Lower Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (anemia) Aref Al-Kali, M.D. |
2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome; Is It Different From AML? Cecilia Y. Arana Yi, M.D. |
2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | MRD Testing in Myeloid Malignancies Dragan Jevremovic, M.D., Ph.D. |
3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Q & A Session Faculty |
3:30 PM | 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks/Adjourn |
Location
Relax amid Pacific Ocean views and Spanish-inspired architecture at the Huntington Beach hotel. Enjoy a prime beachfront location that is perfect for multi-generation family gatherings and features outdoor wellness facilities, award-winning restaurants, family suites, and our own Pacific Waters Spa. Soak up the sun on your oceanfront California getaway and stay within a five-minute walk of 10-Mile Beach, Huntington Beach Pier, and Pacific City.
| Room Type | Single/Double Occupancy Rate | Tripe Rate | Quad Rate |
| Run of House | $339.00 | $364.00 | $389.00 |
The Guest Room Rates are quoted exclusive of any applicable taxes (which are currently 10% Occupancy Tax, 6% Huntington Beach Tourism Assessment, and 0.3% California Tourism Assessment), applicable service fees, and/or Hotel-specific fees in effect at the time of the Event.
Resort Fee
The Resort fee for guest rooms is reduced to $20.00 (per room per day plus applicable tax) and provides for an enhanced stay experience for guests, which currently includes: Premium High-Speed Internet, In room refillable water bottle (2 per stay), Hydration Stations located throughout the resort, 2 for 1 half-day bike rental, Surf board & Golf bag storage, In room refrigerator and safe, 24 Hour Fitness center access, Beach Essentials (chairs, towels, umbrellas), Local & 800 number calls, Incoming/outgoing faxing, In room Chromecast streaming service, Personalized guest request texting service for 24 hour assistance, Sunscreen at pools, Daily Koi Fish feeding, Fire Pit experiences, Boarding pass printing, Access to the resort’s heated pools, hot tubs and waterslides, seasonal activities Any additional Resort fees applied to guest rooms will be detailed at the time of booking.
To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before the room block fills or before the cut-off date of Thursday, September 18, 2025. After the cut-off date, the hotel will accept reservations based on space and rate availability.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 10.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.75 ACPE Knowledge -based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-25-089-L01-P
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 10.75 AAPA Category 1
- 10.75 ACPE
- 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 10.75 ANCC
- 10.75 Attendance
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