2022 University of Chicago Regional Symposium

Join us for a day dedicated to the science of cholangiocarcinoma.

The symposium includes presentations from University of Chicago clinicians in the field of cholangiocarcinoma. Speakers present highlights from the latest clinical findings, including systemic, IR, and transplant, followed by panel discussions that engage the audience in Q&A.

Dr. Rachna Schroff is the featured guest speaker presenting on targeted therapies, including FGFR2 and immunotherapy. A patient and caregiver perspective is also given.

Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast and lunch.

Osman Ahmed, MD

Melinda Bachini

Lisa Craine

Diego di Sabato, MD

John Fung, MD, PhD

Andy Liao, MD

Anjana Pillai, MD

Namrata Setia, MD

Rachna Shroff, MD

Diana Torchalski

Karl Torchalski

Robert Torchalski

Speakers Include:

Osman Ahmed, MD - University of Chicago
Melinda Bachini - Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Lisa Craine - Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Diego DiSabato MD - University of Chicago
John Fung, MD, PhD, University of Chicago
Andy Liao, MD - University of Chicago
Anjana Pillai, MD - University of Chicago
Namrata Setia, MD - University of Chicago
Rachna Shroff, MD - University of Arizona
Karl, Diana & Robert Torchalski - Cholangiocarcinoma Patient and Caregivers

When:
Wednesday, October 5th, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where:
Auditorium of The Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery
900 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Self-Parking:
Parking Garage B: 5656 S. Maryland Ave.
(3-minute walk to the Knapp Center)

Valet Parking Location:
Center for Care and Discovery (CCD): 5700 S. Maryland Ave
(2-minute walk to the Knapp Center)
Valet Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Agenda

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.
8:00-9:00 coffee/light breakfast snacks
9:00-9:10 Welcome and Intro: Lisa Craine (CCA) and John Fung, MD, PhD
9:10-9:30 Overview of CCA foundation (Melinda Bachini, CCF)

Session 1: Systemic Therapy Updates in iCCA
Moderator: John Fung, MD, Ph.D.

9:30-950: Overview of systemic therapy landscape – Andy Liao, MD
9:50-10:10 Targeted therapies and immunotherapy – Rachna Shroff, MD
10:10-10:30 Molecular Profiling in iCCA – Namrata Setia, MD
10:30-11:00 panel Q & A (Namrata Setia, MD, Andy Liao, MD, Rachna Shroff, MD)

11:00-11:15 Break (light refreshments)

Session 2: Evolution of Non-Systemic Therapies in iCCA
Moderator: Anjana Pillai, MD

11:15-11:35 Update on LT in iCCA– Anjana Pillai, MD
11:35-11:55 Evolution of Living donor transplant for iCCA – John Fung, MD, Ph.D.
11:55-12:15 Locoregional therapy in the treatment of iCCA -Osman Ahmed, MD
12:15-12:45 panel Q&A (Anjana Pillai, MD, John Fung, MD, Ph.D., Osman Ahmed, MD)

12:45-1:30 Lunch Break

Session 3: Moderator: Andy Liao, MD

1:30-2:15 Multidisciplinary tumor board (Diego DiSabato MD, Rachna Shroff, MD, Anjana Pillai, MD, Osman Ahmed, MD, Elizabeth Holohan, MSN, RN)
2:15-2:30 Kevin Bjerke -patient experience 1
2:30-2:45 Karl, Diana, & Robert Torchalski (caregiver) - patient experience 2

Closing remarks (John Fung, MD, Ph.D., Anjana Pillai, MD)

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