Together Against Melanoma: Georgetown-Lombardi Patient and Caregiver Symposium

Melanoma Research Foundation

Jun 8, 12:30 – 4:30 PM (UTC)

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Together Against Melanoma: A Patient and Caregiver Symposium focusing on Research, Education, Hope and Healing

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About this event

Join the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Georgetown- Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center for a virtual patient symposium about cutaneous (skin) melanoma from 8:30am - 12:30pm ET. This symposium is virtual only and will not include an in-person component. During this event, participants will learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.


To view additional information on important topics to melanoma patients, visit the MRF's education learning platform: https://learn.melanoma.org/. The symposium will be recorded and available on-demand following the event. 


*One registration required per in-person attendee



           

Speakers

  • Etsubdenk Ajebo, MD

    Assistant Professor

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  • Min Deng, MD

    Director Mohs Micrographic Surgery & Residency Program Director

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital

  • Leonard Ellentuck, MSW

    Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Kellie Gardner, NP

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

  • Jonathan P. Giurintano, MD

    Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

  • Suthee Rapisuwon, MD

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

  • Marcello Sleiman Jr, BA

    Program Manager, Cancer Prevention and Control

    Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Kenneth Tercyak, PhD

    Professor of Oncology, Pediatrics, and Psychology and Co-Leader

    Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Moderators

  • Debbie Churgai

    Melanoma Research Foundation

    Education Program Manager

  • Miriam Kadosh

    Melanoma Research Foundation

    Director of Patient Engagement and Education

Agenda

12:30 PMIntroduction/Welcome
12:40 PMMelanoma Research Foundation Introduction
12:50 PMMelanoma Risk Factors
1:10 PMAddiction to Indoor Tanning
1:30 PMEvolving Role of Head and Neck Surgery in Melanoma
1:50 PMA Role for Moh’s Surgery in Melanoma and Other Skin
2:05 PMPanel Discussion
2:25 PMBREAK
2:50 PMCurrent Status of Systemic Therapy for Metastatic
3:10 PMAdvances in Rx for High-Risk Melanoma and Uveal Melanoma
3:30 PMManagement of Toxicity of Immunotherapy
3:45 PMCurrent Research, Cellular Therapy and Future Directions
4:05 PMPanel Discussion
4:25 PMClosing Remarks

Hosts

  • Michael Atkins, MD

    Deputy Director

    Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Geoffrey Gibney, MD

    Co-Leader, Melanoma Disease Group

    Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Organizer

  • Jonelle Daley

    Programmatic Logistics Coordinator

Partners

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Merck

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Novartis

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Genentech

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Castle BioSciences

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Pfizer

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Bristol Myers Squibb

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Iovance

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Regeneron

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Immunocore

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