The purpose of this activity is to provide updates in various areas of oncology practice, centered around treatment and management of toxicities related to treatment. The programming will be led by pharmacists focusing on medication safety, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelofibrosis and lung cancer, as well as pharmacist role in the multidisciplinary team. Attendees for this program should leave with a better understanding of novel treatments in these specific areas, with a focus on identifying medication errors and management of medication toxicities.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Research Studies Center
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo NY 14263

Learning objectives

Following this program, participants should be able to:

  • identify various indications for novel therapeutic options in oncology.
  • describe the use and identification of administration of novel agents to ensure optimal patient safety
  • identify the role of the pharmacist in selection and use of novel treatment agents in oncology.

Target audience

Pharmacists, physician assistants, pharmacy medical fellows/residents/students

Accreditation

ACPE
The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The “Pharmacy Department Oncology Symposium 2025”, a knowledge-based activity, has been assigned ACPE# (coming soon), and will award 5 contact hours (0.5 ceus.) of live continuing pharmacy education credit. No partial credit will be awarded.

AMA
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Roswell Park designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Friday, October 18, 2024 | 6-8 p.m.

Time

Activity

6-8 p.m.

Pre-conference meeting
5:30 sign-in/registration
The M Hotel

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 

Time

Topic

7:30-8 a.m.

Breakfast/Registration

8-8:10 a.m.

Welcome Remarks
Jordan Scott, PharmD

8:15-9:15 a.m.

Taking a Breath of Fresh Air: The Latest Breakthroughs in Lung Cancer Treatment
Christina Billias, PharmD, BCOP

9:20-9:50 a.m.

A Lympho-Palooza: Celebrating Advances in Mantle Cell Care
Eugene Przespolewski, PharmD, BCOP

9:50-10:10 a.m.

Break

10:10-11:20 a.m.

Keynote Presentation:
Now You See Me: Role of the Pharmacist in Oncology Care
Kristen McCullough, PharmD, RPh

11:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Lunch

12:25-1:25 p.m.

JAK of All Trades: Choosing a JAK Inhibitor in Myelofibrosis
Jared Vega, PharmD, BCOP

1:30-2 p.m.

Reviewing Medication Errors in a Just Culture
Megan Menon, PharmD, BCOP

2-2:15 p.m.

Break

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Comparing CARs: An Update on CAR-T in Multiple Myeloma
Catherin Forbes, PharmD 
Umesh Yogarajah, PharmD

3:20-3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks
Jordan Scott, PharmD
Grazyna Riebandt, PharmD, BCOP

Registration fee

The deadline for registration is Monday, September 1, 2025.

Check back for full list of registration fees.

Cancellation policy

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center reserves the right to cancel the program for any reason. Registrants will be notified.

Please notify the CME office if you are unable to attend. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after September 15, 2025.

Directions to Roswell Park

The Research Studies Center is located across the street from the hospital building on Elm & Carlton Streets. Enter the building through the doors facing Carlton St.

For driving directions, please use GPS address:

665 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

There is a parking garage across from the Research Studies Center (RSC). Street parking may be available but make sure to read and follow the parking rules. 

*Note: Participants are responsible for costs of parking.