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ForwardPediatric Neuro-Oncology Symposium 2022
Overview
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Director: Soumen Khatua, M.B.B.S., M.D.
October 15, 2022 - Siebens Building - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
This symposium provides a unique platform during which subspecialty experts in pediatric brain tumors can share information. Robust interactive sessions allow participants to discuss current concepts, challenges, and ongoing research in the multimodal treatment of childhood brain tumors.
| Live In-Person | Livestream | |
| MD, DO, Scientist | $300 | $250 |
| Resident, Fellow, NP, PA, Allied Health Professional, Retiree, Student | $200 | $150 |
Scholarship Opportunity
The scholarship application deadline has passed; applications are no longer being accepted.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. Please see the following information if you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring this course:
Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF)
Sponsorship / Exhibitor Location Diagram (PDF - last modified 6/6/2022)
Submit information/requests to Kathy Fuqua
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, scientists/researchers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, pharmacists, and students/residents with an interest in pediatric neuro-oncology.
Learning Objectives
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.
- Describe the newer biological insights in various pediatric brain tumors and its translational relevance
- List the various advances in the methods used to enhance drug delivery into the brain tumors
- Describe advancements in neuroimaging, including the evolving role of radiomics/radiogenomics and other modalities of artificial intelligence in pediatric brain tumors
- List newer methods in radiation oncology and its effects on diminishing late effects in children with brain tumors to de-escalate cancer care in low risk patients
Program
Location
Conference Location
Leighton Auditorium, Siebens Building
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
Hotel Accommodations
Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area
101 First Avenue SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Reserve your room before September 30, 2022 in order to receive a discounted rate (limited number available) of $139. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Symposium when making your reservation.
Reservations: (800) 228-9290 or (507) 280-6000 oronline in the group block.
Travel
Rochester, Minnesota, is a friendly city that greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year. The city is serviced by a modern international airport with multiple flights and connections daily. Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic campus.
Note to Travelers: Several cities in the United States are named Rochester. When you make airline reservations and check your baggage, be sure that your destination is Rochester, Minnesota (RST) and that your baggage has been properly tagged.
Flying through the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is another option. There are two shuttle services that provide direct service to Mayo Clinic and the surrounding area. Travel time is approximately 75 minutes.
There are two shuttle services to the Rochester area from Minneapolis/St. Paul airport.
- Go Rochester Direct at 800-280-9270
- Rochester Shuttle Service at 888-998-9098
Mayo Clinic’s appointed travel company, Ultramar Travel, is available to assist with travel arrangements. Call Ultramar Travel toll-free at 866-629-6885.
Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Faculty
Course Director
Soumen Khatua, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Mayo Clinic Faculty
Safia K. Ahmed, M.D.
Daniel D. Billadeau, Ph.D.
Laurence J. Eckel, M.D.
Bradley J. Erickson, M.D., Ph.D.
Paul J. Galardy, M.D.
Andrea R. Huebner, Ph.D., L.P.
Robert B. Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D.
Derek R. Johnson, M.D.
Timothy J. Kaufmann, M.D., M.S.
Nadia N. Laack, M.D.
Michael J. Link, M.D.
Aida N. Lteif, M.D.
Kai J. Miller, M.D., Ph.D.
Maria Peris Celda, M.D., Ph.D.
Jay J. Pillai, M.D.
Jann N. Sarkaria, M.D.
Tamara Z. Vern-Gross, D.O.
Cheryl L. Willman, M.D.
Guest Faculty
Frederick A. Boop, M.D.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Cynthia J. Campen, M.D.
Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
David A. Largaespada, Ph.D.
Masonic Cancer Center - University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
John T. Lucas Jr., M.S., M.D.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Brent A. Orr, M.D., Ph.D.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Michael Taylor M.D., Ph.D.
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nicholas A. Vitanza, M.D.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA
Planning Committee
Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic, M.D.
Richard J. Bram, M.D., Ph.D.
Danielle A. Cunningham, M.D.
David J. Daniels, M.D., Ph.D.
Caterina Giannini, M.D., Ph.D.
Julie B. Guerin, M.D.
Gesina F. Keating, M.D.
Sani H. Kizilbash, M.D., M.P.H.
Anita Mahajan, M.D.
Jann N. Sarkaria, M.D.
Jonathan D. Schwartz, D.O., M.P.H.
Victoria (Michelle) M. Silvera, M.D.
Richard G. Vile, Ph.D.
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.
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and livestream) for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacology Content
Some presentations will contain pharmacology content. It is the responsibility of the individual learner to determine the amount of pharmacology content.
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
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.00 Attendance
Exhibitors
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. Please see the following information if you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring this course:
Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF)
Sponsorship / Exhibitor Location Diagram (PDF)
Submit information/requests to Kathy Fuqua
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