Conference & Events

Musculoskeletal Pathology Conference

October 17, 2026
UT MD Anderson South Campus Research Building

Musculoskeletal oncology represents a unique group of pathologic conditions for which little time is assigned during the training period in most orthopaedic residency programs. This conference will provide an overview of clinical, radiological and pathologic findings of common soft tissue and bone tumors. It will feature discussion about the fundamentals of radiographic interpretation generating, differential diagnosis and the treatment options of bone and soft tissue tumors. We will provide guidance in the proper management of these lesions in order to avoid pitfalls and ensure accurate diagnosis and proper management of patients with musculoskeletal tumors.

Conference Objectives

Upon completion of this conference, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a familiarity with the radiographic findings of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors.
• Demonstrate a familiarity with the pathological findings of benign and malignant soft tissue tumors.
• Create a differential diagnosis for these tumors.
• Demonstrate a familiarity with the treatment algorithms for benign and malignant and soft tissue tumors.

Meeting Registration

Register by sending your name, email address and home institution to Cassandra Martin or Paul Cuevas.

Air Travel and Lodging

Air travel and lodging is the responsibility of the participants. The two airports that service Houston are George Bush International Airport and Houston Hobby Airport. The closest airport to the conference location is Houston Hobby. There are a number of hotels near the conference location, including Marriott Medical Center Hotel, Extended Stay America Houston and The Blossom Hotel, etc.

Affiliated Faculty

UT MD Anderson Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Faculty

Valerae O. Lewis, M.D., Professor & Department Chair

Patrick P. Lin, M.D., Professor

Bryan S. Moon, M.D., Professor

Robert L. Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., Professor

Justin E. Bird, M.D., Professor

Shalin S. Patel, M.D., Assistant Professor

Alysia K. Kemp, M.D., Assistant Professor

Molly Seakar, M.D., Clinical Fellow

Youssef Khalafallah, M.D., Clinical Fellow

Conference Chair

Bryan S. Moon, M.D. Professor & Deputy Chair

Guest Faculty

Alexandra K. Callan, M.D., Associate Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Amalia de Comas, M.D.
Vice Chair, The Core Institute
Adult & Pediatric Musculoskeletal Oncologist Assistant Clinical Professor
University of Arizona Medical School-Phoenix

Mathew T. Wallace, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery & Perioperative Care
UT Austin Dell Medical School

James H. Flint, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery Musculoskeletal Oncology
UC San Diego Health System

Christopher "Kit" Moran, M.D.
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia

Michael Duran, M.D.
Orthopaedic Oncologist
The CORE Institute

Richard L. McGough, III, M.D.
Chief, Division/Musculoskeletal Oncology
Co-Director, UPMC Cancer Centers Sarcoma Service
University of Pittsburgh

Jeffrey Krygier, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Nicole I. Montgomery, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine

Erica Giles, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
UT Health Houston
McGovern Medical School

Grant R. McChesney, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
West Virginia University

Steven W. Thorpe, M.D.
Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgical Onc. Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Clinic
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Univ. of Colorado Anschultz Medical Campus

Robert C. Weinschenk, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery Department of Orthopedics
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Rex A.W. Marco, M.D.
Emeritus Staff Musculoskeletal Oncology and Reconstructive Spine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Houston Methodist Hospital