Andrea Gianaris Pancreatic Cancer Symposium

Gianaris Symposium

The objectives of the Gianaris Pancreatic Cancer Symposium, hosted by the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, are:

Describe management for patients with pancreatic cancer based on novel and exciting basic science research
Discuss "best" clinical practice guidelines
Recognize management options for patients with pancreatic cancer

Dr. Peter Gianaris, a neurosurgeon with Goodman-Campbell, established the symposium in memory of his wife, Andrea, in 2012.

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NOVEMBER

Andrea Gianaris Pancreatic Symposium

8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14

Joseph E. Walther Hall
Room: 203

The Andrea Gianaris Pancreatic Cancer Symposium was established after Andrea was treated for pancreatic cancer at IUSM to honor her memory, express appreciation for her cancer care team, and inform researchers at IUSCCC of new and exciting endeavors in the field. This symposium intends to present cutting edge research and mechanisms in the field of pancreatic cancer and related therapeutic approaches associated with these mechanisms.

Jen Jen Yeh, MD

Professor of Surgery and Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill
Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery and Co-Director of Clinical Research at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Kirsten Bryant, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill
Member, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Agenda

8:30 – 9:10 AM	Registration and Continental Breakfast (Joseph Walther Hall Atrium, 2^nd floor)
9:10 AM – 9:15 AM	Welcome Remarks Mark Kelley, Ph.D. Betty and Earl Herr Professor of Pediatric Oncology Research Associate Director, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor of Pediatrics Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology Professor of Ophthalmology IU School of Medicine
9:15 – 9:45 AM	Ashiq Masood, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology IU School of Medicine "Navigating the Pancreatic Cancer Mosaic: Illuminating Cancer's Spatial Dynamics Through Transcriptomic Atlases” Introduction: Mark Kelley, Ph.D.
9:45 – 10:15 AM	Rajesh Sardar, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology School of Science at Indiana University Indianapolis “Predictive circulating biomarker levels for early diagnosis and treatment response of pancreatic malignancy” Introduction: Melissa Fishel, Ph.D.
10:15 – 10:30 AM	Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:00 AM	TRAINEE TALKS (8min +2q) - Selected from abstract submissions 1. To Be Announced 2. To Be Announced 3. To Be Announced Introduction: TBA
11 – 12:00 PM	*KEYNOTE ADDRESS* Jen Jen Yeh, M.D. Professor of Surgery and Pharmacology University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Vice Chair of Research Co-Director of Clinical Research UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center “To Be Announced” Introduction: Melissa Fishel, Ph.D. or Brittany Allen Peterson, Ph.D.
12 – 1:00 PM	Lunch (attendees will be escorted to 3^rd floor) Walther Hall (R3) 303-305
1:00 – 1:40 PM	*RISING STAR/KEYNOTE ADDRESS* *Kirsten Bryant, Ph.D.* Assistant Professor of Pharmacology University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center “Elucidation of metabolic resistance mechanisms to RAS inhibition” Introduction: Ana Sofia Mendes Leal, PharmD, Ph.D.
1:45 – 3:00 PM	Clinical Updates – KRas inhibitors and vaccines Anita Turk, M.D. Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine IU School of Medicine Patient and Physician Perspectives Patient Advocate – Dwayne Montgomery Patient Advocate – Ellen Miller PANEL Michael House, M.D. Professor of Surgery Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology IU School of Medicine Director of Pancreatic Cancer Program Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Moderated by: TBA
3:00 – 3:10 PM	Closing Remarks Melissa Fishel, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology IU School of Medicine Myles Brand Scholar in Cancer Research Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

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