Shaping Tomorrow: Advancing Cancer Care and Research for Adolescents and Young Adults

This complimentary symposium at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) brings together leading experts to share the latest research and innovative treatments tailored to the unique needs of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer population, with the goal of advancing care and improving outcomes.

The program will center on three core themes:

• Translating biological discoveries into clinical application

• Innovations in supportive services to enhance quality of life

• Emerging interventional studies

Attendees will benefit from dynamic group discussions and interactive breakout sessions led by renowned experts in the field. The program also includes a thought-provoking keynote address, special sessions to support interprofessional care teams, and dedicated opportunities for professional growth and community building. A networking reception at the conclusion of the symposium will offer additional time to connect and collaborate with faculty and fellow attendees.

This in-person-only event is designed for senior and junior faculty, researchers, and healthcare professionals across disciplines who are committed to advancing AYA cancer care. Registration is complimentary for all participants

This symposium is proudly presented by the Lisa and Scott Stuart Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers at MSK, a center committed to transforming the experience, care, and outcomes for young people ages 15 to 39 facing cancer.

1. Identify and discuss recent advancements in translational biology relevant to AYA oncology, with a focus on how discoveries are informing treatment strategies.
2. Evaluate current best practices in supportive care for AYA patients, with a focus on psychosocial support, symptom management, and enhancing quality of life during treatment and survivorship.
3. Examine ongoing interventional studies in AYA oncology, focusing on innovative treatment approaches, clinical trial design, and their potential impact on improving outcomes for this patient population.

This symposium is complimentary for all participants, but registration is required to attend. Please select the "Register" tab above to complete your registration.

Meals and Accommodations: Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks will be provided to participants. If you have dietary restrictions or require special accommodations, please contact us at [email protected] at least one week prior to the conference.

Cancellation Policy: For details on our cancellation terms, please review our Cancellation Policy. If you are registered and can no longer attend, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible so we may offer your spot to another participant.

Industry professionals: Defined as anyone employed by an "ineligible company", are welcome to attend for educational purposes only. Marketing, sales, or product promotion is strictly prohibited during accredited CME activities. View our Registration Policy for Industry Professionals for more information.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC/CC Recognition Statements

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.50 credits/points in the following certification programs:

• Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification Assessment Recognition Program; and

• Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment MOC points for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification program

MOC/CC points will be reported to your board within 45 days of course completion.

Continuing Education for Licensed Psychologists in New York State*

This event offers 7.50 NYS Psychology Contact Hours.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0166

*Not all states accept New York State Contact Hours. Please check with the licensing board in your state for guidance on their acceptance of the credit types offered for this course.

Applications for New York State Social Work Contact Hours and ANCC CNE Contact Hours are pending approval.

Hotel Accommodations

We look forward to welcoming you to Memorial Sloan Kettering for this program. If you’ll be traveling to New York City from out of town, we recommend that you plan your overnight stay as soon as possible. To make the planning a little easier, Memorial Sloan Kettering has negotiated special rates and amenities at select hotels in Manhattan. To view the list of select hotels and additional details on each, please visit: msk.org/accommodations

Parking Information

Street parking in Manhattan is extremely limited, so you may find it more convenient to park in Memorial Sloan Kettering’s garage or in a commercial garage. For a list of parking resources around MSK, click here. Please note that wedoes not offer parking validation for course attendees.

Symposium Director

Chaya Moskowitz, PhD
Attending Biostatistician
Research Director, Lisa and Scott Stuart Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Symposium Planning Committee

Julia Glade Bender, MD
Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical Co-Director, Lisa and Scott Stuart Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Katie Devine, PhD, MPH
Associate Director of the New Jersey Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Research Center of Excellence (NJPHORCE)
Rutgers Cancer Institute
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Section Chief of Pediatric Population Science, Outcomes, and Disparities Research, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

A. Lindsay Frazier, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Professor, Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Research Associate, Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School Of Public Health

Samuel A. Funt, MD
Assistant Attending, Genitourinary Oncology Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

Asher Marks, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology)
Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Yale School of Medicine

Damon R. Reed, MD
Division Head, Pediatric Solid Tumors
Chief, Pediatric Sarcoma Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

Lisa G. Roth, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Oncology
Weill Cornell Medicine

Emily Sarro, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CPHON®
Nurse Practitioner, Lisa and Scott Stuart Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

William D. Tap, MD
Chief, Sarcoma Medical Oncology Service
Clinical Co-Director, Lisa and Scott Stuart Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Yannis K. Valtis, MD
Assistant Attending 
Leukemia and Cell Therapy Services
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

Symposium Faculty 

Aditya Bagrodia, MD, FACS
Urologic Oncologist; Professor of Urology
Disease Team Co-Leader, Genitourinary Cancer
UC San Diego School of Medicine

Marie E. Barnett, PhD
Assistant Attending, Psychiatry Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Natasha N. Frederick, MD, MPH, MST
Director, Comprehensive Fertility and Sexual Health Team
Connecticut Children’s

Alex Kentsis, MD, PhD
Member, Molecular Pharmacology Program
Director of the Tow Canter for Developmental Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE
Chief, Integrative Medicine Service 
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Vidya Puthenpura, MD, MHS, FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology)
Yale School of Medicine

Emily Slotkin, MD
Assistant Attending, Department of Pediatrics
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Robert Weiss, PhD
Professor of Molecular Genetics
Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.