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Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 12, 2023
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast Presentation
From checkpoint to checkmate: Using Gilvetmab to take down cancer
Presenter: Dr. Laura Greene
Sponsored by Merck Animal Health
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Resident Review Workshop
Presenters: Drs. Daniel Gustafson and Maciej Parys
Sponsored by Wedgewood Pharmacy
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Pre-Conference Workshop
Fostering the art & science of clinical communication in everyday practice
Presenter: Cindy Adams, MSW, PhD
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Presentation
Impact of AI on clinical practice and outcome
Presenter: Sungwon Lim, PhD and panelists
Sponsored by ImpriMed, Inc.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Keynote Presentation
Understanding DNA damage and immunobiology to better treat bone sarcomas
Presenter: Dr. Kelly Bailey, MD, PhD
Sponsored by Merck Animal Health
2:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Resident Abstract Presentations
Sponsored by MedVet
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Elanco, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, PetMedix, Varian, Animal Cancer Care Clinic, Elekta Inc., Volition Veterinary, Antech Diagnostics, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Friday, October 13, 2023
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast Presentation
The importance of appetite: The fifth vital sign in the oncology patient
Presenter: Dr. Chad Johannes
Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health
8:30 am – 8:45 am
Short Break
8:45 am – 9:45 am
Panel Discussion
Successful conduct of clinical research: Perspectives from private practice and academia
Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products
9:45 am – 10:15 am
Resident Poster Presentations
Sponsored by MedVet
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Poster Viewing and Morning Break
Sponsored by MedVet
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch Presentation
Nanotherapy for low grade mast cell tumors and other malignancies: An update
Presenter: Dr. Chelsea Tripp
Sponsored by Companion Animal Health
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Abstract Presentations
Sponsored by FidoCure
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Afternoon Break
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Radiation Oncology specialty session
Sponsored by PetCure Oncology
Feline Oncology specialty session
Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Resident & Trainee Reception
Sponsored by Epicur Pharma
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Resident/Mentor Roundtables
Saturday, October 14, 2023
7:30 am – 8:15 am
Breakfast Presentation
A conversation among colleagues: Liquid biopsy use in clinical oncology practice
Presented by: Dr. Andi Flory
Sponsored by PetDx
8:15 am – 8:30 am
Short Break
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Keynote Presentation
The tumor microenvironment of B cell lymphoma
Presenter: Dr. Christian Steidl
Sponsored by Vidium Animal Health
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Abstract presentations
Sponsored by FidoCure
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Short Break
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Abstract presentations
Sponsored by FidoCure
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Membership Lunch
Sponsored by Elanco, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, PetMedix, Varian, Animal Cancer Care Clinic, Elekta Inc., Volition Veterinary, Antech Diagnostics, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Short Break
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Maximizing success and well-being: Strategies for oncology training programs
Sponsored by MedVet
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Afternoon Break
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Immunotherapy specialty session
Sponsored by Vetigenics
Electrochemotherapy – State of the Art specialty session
Sponsored by Lifepulse Bioscience
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Closing Event at the National Automobile Museum
Sponsored by Elanco, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, PetMedix, Varian,
Animal Cancer Care Clinic, Elekta Inc., Volition Veterinary, Antech Diagnostics, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition