SUMMARY
Advancing Cancer Treatment
Innovations in Drug Development and Clinical Care
A Comprehensive Update on Emerging Therapies, Biomarkers, and Research in Oncology
This educational meeting was developed in cooperation with the academic faculty and scientists belonging to the California Cancer Consortium to provide an annual in-depth exposure and review of new advances in cancer drug development, biology, biomarkers, diagnosis, and therapy.
The agenda and format are specifically designed to address knowledge gaps identified from prior course participant evaluations and unsolicited comments from practicing oncologists (from private practice, academia) as well as scientists involved in cancer clinical trials. This area of knowledge will be best addressed by an in-depth conference on systemic therapy of malignancies (both solid and hematologic), with ample time provided for interaction by attendees with expert faculty. It is expected that this educational activity will enhance the clinical competence of clinicians and the healthcare team in managing the care of the cancer patient, and subsequently, improve patient outcomes.
MEET THE CONFERENCE CHAIRS
Primo “Lucky” Lara, Jr., MD
Director, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Executive Associate Dean for Cancer Programs
Codman-Radke Endowed Chair for Cancer Research
Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Hematology/Oncology
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Timothy Synold, PharmD
Professor and Director
Division of Molecular Pharmacology
Director, Analytical Pharmacology Laboratory
Scientific Leader, Early Therapeutics Disease Team
Director of Pharmacology for the NCI-supported California Cancer Consortium
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Duarte, CA
MEET THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jonathan W. Riess, MD, MS
Medical Director of Thoracic Oncology Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sacramento, CA
PROGRAM VENUE
The Langham Pasadena Hotel
Pasadena, California
A conveniently-located hotel situated in an upscale neighborhood, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles is close to top dining, shopping, sports venues and cultural attractions, most notably the Rose Bowl, the Norton Simon Museum and The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens. The property is also within easy reach of downtown Los Angeles and its many attractions and entertainment venues such as The Staples Center, as well as top destinations including Universal Studios and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.