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2022 University of Chicago Regional Symposium

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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 Osman Ahmed, MD Melinda Bachini Melinda Bachini Lisa Craine Lisa Craine Diego di Sabato, MD Diego di Sabato, MD John Fung, MD, PhD John Fung, MD, PhD Andy Liao, MD Andy Liao, MD Anjana Pillai, MD Anjana Pillai, MD Namrata Setia, MD Namrata Setia, MD Rachna Shroff, MD Rachna Shroff, MD Diana Torchalski Diana Torchalski Karl Torchalski Karl Torchalski Robert 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. University of Chicago Logo Agenda Expand

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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