2020 Brain Metastasis Research Symposium

• Conference Agenda 
  
• Conference Committee/Speakers 

Agendas are subject to change because we are always striving to improve the quality of your educational experience.  MD Anderson may substitute faculty with comparable expertise on rare occasions necessitated by illness, schedule conflicts and so forth. 

Please let us know what specific topics, issues or questions you wish to see addressed or emphasized in this activity.  Fax CME/Conference Management at 713-794-7124 or email register@mdanderson.org.  All responses will be forwarded to the Program Chair for consideration.

Focus

The 2020 Brain Metastasis Research Symposium is intended to provide practicing physician, physician-researchers and trainees with a current update on advances in the field in order to improve adoption of up-to-date evidence-based practices in clinical care, increased engagement in clinical trials and improved quality of clinical care for patients with brain metastases. 

Additionally, this symposium will provide the opportunity to address questions in the field and enable networking across clinicians and investigators from around the world to improve care for patients with brain metastases.

Educational Objectives

After attending the conference, participants should be able to:

• Provide an overview of brain metastases biology (Knowledge, Competence);
• List the fundamentals of microenvironment targeting in brain metastases (Knowledge);
• Assess and utilize existing and emerging targeted therapies for brain metastases in clinical practice (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);
• Evaluate the existing and emerging brain penetrant drugs (Knowledge, Competence);
• Assess the therapeutic benefits and toxicities of radiation interaction with the immune system to improve outcomes in patients with brain metastases (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);
• Interpret pre-clinical models for brain metastases (Knowledge, Competence);
• Provide an overview of brain metastases biology (Knowledge, Competence).

Accreditation/Credit Designation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians Payments – Sunshine Act

MD Anderson complies with the Physicians Payments Sunshine Act as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Accordingly, we maybe required to collect information on transfer of value provided to any covered recipient under the ACA.

Evaluation

A course evaluation survey will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status.  Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.

Abstract Submission Instructions:

Abstracts will only be accepted electronically (in PDF format) and should be emailed to: 2020BrainMets@mdanderson.org

The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 11:59 PM CST on March 20, 2020.  Notification of acceptance for oral or poster presentations will be acknowledged by April 20, 2020.

Authors may submit abstracts of completed work, work in progress, or work submitted elsewhere within the past 12 months.  We encourage submission of unpublished data to engage collaborative discussion.  Ongoing clinical trials are also welcome.

Abstract Formatting Instructions:

Limit abstracts to 325 words, type in 12-point Times New Roman font, single spaced with one-inch margins, and left justified. Organize the abstract intro: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.  Define all abbreviations. Abstracts must not contain copyrighted material unless permission has been obtained by the author/publisher.

• On-site registration opens at 7:00 am on Friday, May 8. A continental breakfast will be served.  The Welcome and Opening Remarks will begin at 7:30 am and the conference will adjourn at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2020. 
• Advanced registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Basic Scientists

• Postmarked before 04/3/20.....................................$275.00
• Postmarked after 04/3/20 ....................................... $325.00

Physicians (MDs/DOs)

• Postmarked before 04/3/20.....................................$200.00
• Postmarked after 04/3/20.........................................$250.00

MD Anderson Faculty/Staff/Trainees

• Postmarked before 04/3/20.....................................$200.00
• Postmarked after 04/3/20........................................ $250.00

*Students/Fellows/Residents….Complimentary  

* A letter of introduction from the program director or chair with registration form is required to claim this reduced fee.

The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before Friday, April 3, 2020.  No refunds will be granted after that date.  The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. 

CME/Conference Management reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or the contact numbers as given on the registration form. In case of activity cancellation, liability of CME/Conference Management is limited to the registration fee.  CME/Conference Management will refund the full registration fee

CME/Conference Management reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

For additional information, please contact CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Houston Marriott Medical Center located at 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas.
  

• Book your room online at: https://bit.ly/332W7yI

• The hotel phone number is (713) 796-0080 or 1-800-228-9290.

• Early hotel reservation is suggested and the room block cutoff date is Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

• When you make reservations, be sure to mention the group name: Brain Metastasis Research Symposium to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $109/night for a standard guest room.  Please add 17% Texas state and local taxes.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU). The following forms of ground transportation are available to and from the airports to the Medical Center.

Taxis: estimated fare; $55 - $65 USD (one way) Hobby/Medical Center
Taxis: estimated fare: $65 - 80 USD (one way) Houston IAH/Medical Center

Yellow Cab Company (713) 236-1111

United Cab Company (713) 699-0000

Lyft - (Bush IAH)
Lyft - (Hobby Airport)

Uber - (Bush IAH)
Uber - (Hobby Airport)

Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas

MD Anderson employees are encouraged to park in their normal location; however parking is available at the Mays Clinic garage.

Use Entrance 5 at Holcombe Boulevard at Bertner Avenue to access the garage beneath the Mays Clinic Building.  Mays Clinic is adjacent to the conference site, Duncan Building (CPB).  Mays Clinic self-parking is $12 per day and valet parking is $15 per day.

From the garage, take the elevators to the second floor and follow the hallway signs to the Duncan Building.  After you pass Cool Beans Café on your left, take the Q Elevator Bank , also located on your left, to the Conference Center on the eighth floor.

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• Houston Visitor Information

Photographing, audio taping and videotaping are prohibited.

Special Assistance

Contact the Department of CME/Conference Management if you have any special dietary or ADA accommodation needs.

• Local phone: 713-792-2223
• Toll-free: 866-849-5866
• Email: register@mdanderson.org