SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 Innovations in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer The University of Chicago Center for GI Oncology Ritz-Carlton Hotel Chicago, Illinois Conference Directors: Mitchell Posner, M.D. Thomas D. Jones Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of General Surgery Kevin K. Roggin, M.D. Assistant Professor of Surgery & Cancer Research, Division of General Surgery Register online at: http://cme.uchicago.edu/courses
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Pancreatic cancer is a lethal malignancy that kills almost all affected. Although surgical therapy has been optimized, further improvements in the long-term survival rate are dependent on the ability to understand the genetic and molecular basis of pancreatic cancer. This clinically-oriented activity is structured to educate physicians treating pancreatic cancer on novel advances in the genetics, early diagnosis, surgical treatment, and multidisciplinary therapies of pancreatic cancer. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES After this conference, participants will be able to: Understand the genetic and molecular basis of pancreatic cancer to facilitate early diagnosis and improve outcomes for patients; Critically evaluate the reported outcomes of surgical therapy in pancreatic cancer and to understand barriers that prevent patients from receiving treatment; Identify seminal ethical issues in treating pancreatic cancer patients; Develop a comprehensive understanding on the current efficacy of multidisciplinary treatments for pancreatic cancer patients and to become familiar with novel treatments that are on the horizon. TARGET AUDIENCE The target audience includes surgical oncologists, GI oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, and other health care providers and specialists involved in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Please join us for what promises to be a very interesting conference!
ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses and other Allied Health Care Professionals will be provided with a certificate of attendance which may be used for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations. EDUCATIONAL GRANTS/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT A complete listing of commercial support received will be provided in the conference materials. LOCATION The conference will take place at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), set atop Water Tower Place, high above magnificent North Michigan Avenue at 160 East Pearson St., Chicago, IL. Telephone: (312) 266-1000. We will be providing complimentary valet parking as well as optional complimentary parking in the Water Tower Self Park for all conference registrants. For directions and additional information about The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, please visit: http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc/ Chicago is truly a city with something for everyone! To help plan your stay in Chicago visit: www.choosechicago.com
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FACULTY Peter Angelos, M.D. Professor of Surgery Associate Director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics Hedy Kindler, M.D. Associate Professor and Medical Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology Jeffrey Matthews, M.D. Dallas B. Phemister Professor of Surgery and Chair, Department of Surgery Kevin Roggin, M.D. Assistant Professor of Surgery and Cancer Research Funmi Olopade, M.D. Professor of Medicine and Human Genetics, Director of the Cancer Risk Clinic Aytekin Oto, M.D. Associate Professor of Radiology Mitchell Posner, M.D. Thomas D. Jones Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of General Surgery Irving Waxman, M.D. Professor of Medicine and Surgery Director of the Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics Ralph Weichselbaum, M.D. D.K. Ludwig Professor and Chairman of Radiation and Cellular Oncology
NATIONAL FACULTY John Birkmeyer, M.D. George D. Zuidema Professor of Surgery University of Michigan Health Systems Ross Abrams, M.D. Professor of Radiation Oncology Rush University Medical Center Suresh Chari, M.D. Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Mayo Clinic College of Medicine David Kooby, M.D. Assistant Professor of Surgery Emory University and the Atlanta Veteran s Medical Center Keith Lillemoe, M.D. Jay L. Grosfeld Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery Indiana University School of Medicine Eileen O Reilly, M.D. Department of Medicine, Gastrointestinal Oncology Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center FACULTY DISCLOSURE It is the policy of the University of Chicago to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All individuals who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Mechanisms to ensure that presentations are free from commercial bias are in place. Faculty will also disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Full disclosure of this information will be published in the conference materials.
CONFERENCE AGENDA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 7:00 7:45 BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN SESSION I Understanding the Molecular Basis of Pancreatic Cancer to Alter Diagnosis and Improve Outcomes 7:45 8:10 Genetic Susceptibilities to Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Olopade 8:10 8:35 Is There a Link Between Diabetes Mellitus and Pancreatic Cancer? Dr. Chari 8:35 9:00 Novel Imaging Modalities in Pancreatic Cancer Beyond Helical CT Scans Dr. Oto 9:00 9:25 Advanced Endoscopic Techniques in the Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Waxman 9:25 9:45 Premalignant Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm - A Precursor to Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Lillemoe 9:45 10:00 BREAK SESSION II Surgical Treatments, Outcomes, and Ethical Issues in Pancreatic Cancer 10:00 10:15 Seminal Issues in the Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Roggin 10:15 10:30 Understanding Variations in Surgical Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Birkmeyer 10:30 10:45 Ethical Issues in Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Angelos 10:45 11:00 Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Dr. Kooby 11:00 11:15 Controversies in the Use of An Evidence-Based Approach To Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Matthews 11:15 12:00 Panel Case Presentation: ct2n0 Geriatric Patient with Borderline Performance Status Drs. Angelos, Birkmeyer, Kooby, Roggin, & Matthews Moderator: Dr. Posner 12:00 1:00 LUNCH SESSION III Innovative Multidisciplinary Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer 1:00 1:15 Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Posner 1:15 1:30 Novel Gene Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Weichselbaum 1:30 1:45 An Update on Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer Dr. O Reilly 1:45 2:00 The Controversy of Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Abrams 2:00 2:15 Noncurative Chemotherapy for Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Dr. Kindler 2:15 3:15 Panel Discussion: Striving For a Cure: Where Do We Go From Here? Drs. Abrams, Kindler, O Reilly, Posner, & Weichselbaum Moderator: Dr. Roggin 3:15 4:00 Conference Reception
REGISTRATION The registration fee includes conference materials, continental breakfast, refreshment break, lunch, complimentary parking, and conference reception. You may register online, via fax, or US Mail. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE http://cme.uchicago.edu/courses/ MAIL The University of Chicago Center for Continuing Medical Education c/o Pancreatic Cancer 950 East 61st Street, Suite 101 Chicago, IL 60637 FAX Credit Card Payments Only to: 773-702-1736 CANCELLATION POLICY If you cancel your participation in this conference, your registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee, will be refunded when written notification is received by September 1, 2008. No refunds will be made after September 1, 2008. SPECIAL NEEDS In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we seek to make this conference accessible to all. If you require special accommodation or assistance, please contact the Center for Continuing Medical Education at 773-702-1056. Physicians...................................................................................................$100 Nurses & Other Health Professionals......................................................................$75 Residents/Fellows (with letter of verification)............................................................$50 University of Chicago Faculty, Residents/Fellows, Students, & Staff..................................$50 CONTACT INFORMATION Name Degree Specialty Organization Preferred Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email Please check all that apply: YES - I authorize the University of Chicago, Center for Continuing Medical Education to share my U.S. mailing address with participating conference exhibitors (if applicable). NO I do not want my U.S. mailing address to be shared with participating conference exhibitors. PAYMENT Check enclosed (U.S. funds only) Payable to The University of Chicago (Tax ID# 36-2177139) Charge $ to my MasterCard Visa American Express Name as it appears on card: Card # Exp. Date / Signature: _ For additional information about this program, please contact the CME Office at 773-702-1056.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 Innovations in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer The University of Chicago Center for GI Oncology The University of Chicago Center for Continuing Medical Education 950 East 61st Street, Room 101 Chicago, Illinois 60637 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Chicago, IL Permit No. 4337 P L E A S E P O S T