An engaging seminar that brings the highlights of the 2025 ONS Congress directly to you!
This seminar will feature key takeaways, cutting-edge oncology nursing practices, and the latest advancements in patient care, education, and research.
Presented by Galveston Bay Area ONS members who attended the 2025 ONS Congress in Denver.  

Location: 302 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 07:45 am - 2:00 pm
Registration Fees: No charge, refreshments provided, and complimentary parking. 
Target Audience:  Nurses, APRNs

Presentation Topics to Include:
Evidence-Based Practice, Scholarly Publishing, Latest Oncology research, Oncology clinical practices, and advancements in the field.

Description:
This half day program will provide an immersive Education Extravaganza, featuring the Best of 2025 ONS Congress Presentation—bringing you the latest oncology nursing insights, evidence-based practices, and cutting-edge innovations from the 50th Annual ONS Congress®!

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the latest evidence-based practice
2. Analyze scholarly publishing
3. Appraise latest oncology research
4. Discuss latest oncology clinical practices

NCPD/CNE Accreditation Designation: Pending
Faculty & Planner Disclosures: Pending

Agenda Pending

Date: Friday April 4th - 5th,  2025
Time:  05:00 PM – 8:30 PM and 07: 45AM - 3:45 PM
Location: Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area, 2712 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098.
Parking: Onsite, Self-parking

Coming Soon:

Conference Objectives:

CNE Statement/Available Credit 

AMA PRA Category  

ANCC Credit

Contact hours: 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION:

Faculty/Speakers

Friday April 4th 2025

4:45 PM:  Registration/Networking/Exhibit Open

5:15 PM:  Welcome/Registration/Networking

6:00 PM:  Genomics, Testing  & Cancer Prevention - Afton Dickerson MSN, AGACNP-BCP, CBCN, AOCNP, CGRA Oncology Consultants

7:00 PM:  Therapy Updates and Key Development in Hematology Oncology - Karen Abboud PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Pharmacy Clinical Specialist- Hematology/Oncology Houston Methodist

8:00 PM:  Networking

Saturday April 5th 2025

7:30 AM:  Breakfast/Registration/Networking

7:55 AM:  Attendee Information

8:00 AM:  Acute Leukemias: Clarifying and Achieving the Goals of Care - Sara Taveras MD Assistant Professor, Hematology Medical Oncology, UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School.

8:45 AM:  Innovations in Transplant and Cellular Therapies - Maen A. Abdelrahim, MD, PhD, Pharm.B Section Chief, GI Medical Oncology. Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine Medical Director, Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics (CCAT) – Phase I program Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center

9:30 AM:  Break/Networking

9:40 AM:  Stem cell Transplant: Bridging the Gap and Addressing Disparities in Donation - Warren Fingrut MD Assistant Professor, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

10:25 AM:  Myelodysplastic Syndromes ( MDS) & Myelofibrosis (MF) - Tareq Mazen Izzeddin Abuasab Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine

11:05 AM Break

11:15 AM:  Multiple Myeloma: The New Era of Bi-specific Antibodies in the Management and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma - Adan Rios MD Director, Malignant Hematology Section, Oncology Division, Department of Internal Medicine. UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School.

12:00 PM Break/Lunch/Networking

1:15 PM: Advances in Immunotherapies: Key Considerations & Patient Management Strategies - Krystal Shilo APRN MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP Texas Oncology

2:00 PM: Advances and Patient Management in Lymphomas - Sai Pingali, MD Associate Professor Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center

2:45 PM: Break/Networking

3:00 PM: Gratitude and Grief Expression for Oncology Professionals - Lauren Delumpa MSN, RN, FNP-C Assistant Professor University of St. Thomas, APRN UTHealth Houston

3:45 PM: Conference Conclusion Information/Evaluation

Planners

Maribel M. Marquez-Bhojani, DNP, RN, NPD-BC - Nurse Planner, Nothing to Disclose
Debbie Mitchell, MSN, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, OCN - Planning Team, Nothing to Disclose
Shelita Anderson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC - Planning Team, Nothing to Disclose
Diem Chu MMS, PA-C- Planning Team, Nothing to Disclose
Roselyn Ogunkunle PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, OCN - Planning Team, Nothing to Disclose

To exhibit at this program, please email info@daaronfoundation.org
All industry partners attending as attendees must register to attend and abide by all applicable compliance regulations

Thank you!

Program Sponsor

Podium Sponsors

Exhibitors

Past Program Sponsors & Exhibitors 

AbbVie - Podium Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Merck Hematology
Novartis
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BeiGene
BMS
Biologics by McKesson
Manor Specialty Pharmacy
Merck Nursing Education

Join us for this event. Building Knowledge for Effective Cancer Care

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, 6840 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77030
Date: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm (Registration/Networking Hour 5:45 pm)

Join us for our monthly evening meeting, designed to empower healthcare professionals with the latest insights and advances in oncology care. 
Each session will provide in-depth discussions on emerging treatments, research breakthroughs, and practical approaches to improving patient outcomes in cancer care. 
Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists, APPs, Oncology Scientists, and other oncology professionals committed to staying current and enhancing their expertise in delivering effective, compassionate cancer care, and improved oncology advances.
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