Oct. 30, 2026 - EXHIBITORS ONLY - Hematology and Oncology Update for Primary Care Physicians and APPs

Fairfax, VA US
October 30, 2026

Program Description

Elevate your clinical expertise and improve patient outcomes at this dynamic, FREE one-day CME event designed specifically for primary care physicians and APPs. Join leading experts from the Inova Schar Cancer Institute for highlights on cutting edge, novel cancer screening and risk stratification tools and the latest research on prevention. Strengthen your confidence in evaluating and managing everyday hematologic concerns and walk away with actionable insights to enhance patient care in your practice. Reserve your spot today and play a critical role in advancing early detection, improving outcomes, and closing gaps in patient care.

Hybrid Conference

Join us for a hybrid conference—attend virtually or in person! While our virtual option makes it easy to participate from anywhere, nothing quite matches the energy of being on-site. In person, you’ll dive into engaging sessions, connect face-to-face with colleagues, and spark dynamic conversations with our distinguished speakers. Experience a vibrant day of learning, collaboration, and community—reconnect, recharge, and be inspired!

Questions

If at any time you have questions, please email: [email protected]

Target Audience

This activity is designed for primary care providers, including family medicine, general practice, preventive medicine, internal medicine, obstetricians and gynecology, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care and cancer prevention. The content is tailored to enhance clinical knowledge and practical skills in cancer risk assessment, screening, and prevention strategies.

Learning Objectives

 

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Evaluate and integrate emerging cancer screening and risk stratification tools—including multi-cancer early detection tests and AI-enhanced imaging—into clinical decision-making to improve early detection rates and personalize prevention strategies.
  2. Implement evidence-based cancer screening guidelines and leverage Inova programs to increase adherence to recommended screening protocols and reduce gaps in early diagnosis.
  3. Accurately interpret common hematologic laboratory abnormalities and determine following appropriate diagnostic or management steps to ensure timely evaluation and reduce unnecessary or delayed care.
  4. Apply guideline-based strategies for the diagnosis, management, and secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism, and appropriately select patients for hypercoagulability testing to optimize treatment outcomes.

Course summary

Course opens: 
07/06/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
10/30/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/30/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
Cost:
$2,000.00
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2026 Hematology and Oncology Update for Primary Care Physicians and APPs Conference Agenda

Friday, October 30, 2026 

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Hybrid | ICPH

7:30 – 8:00 AM - Coffee & Continental Breakfast  

8:00 - 8:15 AM - Introduction and Welcome            

8:15 – 8:30 AM - Exercise Oncology: Evidence, Mechanisms, & Clinical Impact 

Kirstie Pomaranski, CPT, CES, CETI- CES, PN1

8:30 - 8:45 AM - Nutrition Misinformation in Cancer Care: Setting the Record Straight   

Lauren Fay, MPH, RD-AP, CSO, CNSC

8:45 - 9:00 AM - Approaches to Smoking Cessation             

Amit Mahajan, MD

9:00 - 9:20 AM - Lung Cancer Screening, Nodules, and the Diagnostic Biopsy Pathway

Amit Mahajan, MD

9:20 - 9:40 AM - The Rising Epidemic of HPV-caused Head and Neck Cancer – what we know, and when will it turn around?  

John Deeken, MD

9:40 - 10:00 AM - Breast Cancer Screening in 2026

Jennifer Matro, MD

10:00 - 10:15 AM - Morning Break   

10:15 - 10:35 AM - Multi-Cancer Detection: state of the science and practical guidance for clinical use           

Rebecca Kaltman, MD

10:35 - 10:55 AM - Inova Care approach to Colorectal Cancer Screening     

Carolyn Rosner, RN, BSN, MSN, NP-C, MBA & Lauren Cianciaruso, DO

10:55 - 11:15 AM - Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: Cysts and Heritable Risk

Raymond Wadlow, MD

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Colon Cancer Panel- screening, why young people, unique risks

    Timothy Cannon, MD; Ivan Harnden, MD; & Meredith Gunder, MD

12:00 - 12:30 PM - Lunch Break       

12:30 - 12:50 PM - Adjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer

Melissa Yacur, MD

12:50 - 1:05 PM - The Survivor in Your Waiting Room: Partnering in Long-Term Care

Megan Slocum, PA

1:05 - 1:20 PM - Inova Cancer Diagnostics Service: A Pathway for Expedited Workup

Nina Neill, MD

1:20 - 1:40 PM - Outpatient Management of Venous Thromboembolism

Yamini Krishna Kathari, MD (virtual)

1:40 - 2:00 PM – Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) and its Clinical Significance

Germame Ajebo, MD

2:00 - 2:20 PM - Beyond the Abnormal Flag: A Practical Approach to CBC Abnormalities

Upama Giri, MD

2:20 - 2:40 PM - Benign Hematology E-Consults

Ashimiyu Durojaiye, MD

2:40 - 2:55 PM - Meet the Experts (in-person only)             

2:55 - 3:00 PM - Closing Remarks

 

 

*Agenda is subject to change.

**This event is hybrid and can be attended in-person or virtually. We highly encourage you to join the in-person experience as it amplifies learning, connection, and collaboration while giving you the chance to engage in dynamic discussions with our distinguished speakers.

Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH)
8100 Innovation Park Drive
Entrance 3 - front door under Pedestrian Bridge
Fairfax, VA 22301
United States

Parking

Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Use surface lots E and F or parking garage for tower C. From the parking garage, take elevator to level 2, walk around the elevators to the bridge over to the conference center. 

Travel

Airports and Ground Transportation

Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH)  is centrally located between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Reagan Airports (DCA).  Union Station (in Washington, DC) is located about 30-40 minutes from the campus.  Both airports along with Union Station offer onsite ground transportation to Fairfax, VA which is about a 30–40-minute drive.  Uber or Lyft are also reliable ground transportation options in the DC metro area.

Hotels

Below are the two hotels that are located closest to the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) and offer us discounted rates.

8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone: 571-327-2277

Inova/corporate rate code: 8296INOVA

 

3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042

(703) 849-9400

 

Resource for other area hotels: PDF icon IFMC-Hotel-Guide-June-2025.pdf

    Program Directors:

    John Deeken, MD

    John Deeken, MD

    President, Inova Schar Cancer Institute
    Co-Director, Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program

    Ashley Hanlon, MD

    Ashley Hanlon, MD

    Medical Director, Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fair Oaks

    Raymond Wadlow, MD

    Raymond Wadlow, MD

    Division Chief of Hematology and Oncology, Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    Speaker Disclosure Statement:

    Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME.  All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.  

    AI Disclosure:

    In alignment with ACCME guidance on evolving technologies, all individuals in a position to control content must also disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools if such tools were used to significantly generate, analyze, or edit educational materials. While AI may be used to enhance efficiency, the faculty or planner remains fully accountable for the content. All AI-assisted content must be human-verified for clinical accuracy, evidence-based integrity, and the absence of commercial bias.

    Inova CME Accreditation
    The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation

    The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 6.00 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.

    Nurse Credentialing FAQs
    For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/

    ABS CC Statement

    Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

     

    Thank you to our Exhibitors! 

    Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.

    • Agios
    • Abbvie
    • Alexion Pharmaceuticals
    • Ambry Genetics
    • Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
    • AstraZeneca
    • Bayer Oncology
    • Incyte Corporation
    • Merck
    • Pfizer
    • Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
    • Regeneron
    • Taiho Oncology

     

    Interested in Exhibiting? 

    1. You will first need to create an account in our CME portal on the home page – https://cme.inova.org/
    2. Return to this page and Register at top right corner.

    General In-Person Exhibit Package: $2,000

    • Prime table location, including a 6' undraped display table with two chairs
    • Full access to conference sessions and meals for two exhibit representatives
    • Verbal and name recognition the day of the conference with signage, podium mention and on screen during the conference
    • Company name recognition on:
      • Marketing emails
      • Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
      • Post-event follow-up attendee email
      • Exhibitor page on event website
    • Post attendee registration list (for those that opt in)

    Catering Sponsor Add-ons (Optional): Includes company name on buffet table signage.

    • Breakfast: $1,000
    • Lunch: $1,500
    • AM Break: $500

    Non-Profit rate- $250

    EXHIBITOR SET UP: 6:45-7:30am before breakfast

    EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN: after lunch starting at 1:00pm

    Please email Claudia Ventura with questions - [email protected]

     

    Price

    Cost:
    $2,000.00
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    Exhibitor Resources and Forms

    2026 Hematology and Oncology Exhibitor Invitation Letter
    PDF icon Invitation to Exhibit HemOnc 2026.pdf

    Inova W9
    PDF iconW-9 Inova Health Care Services 54-0620889 - 2026 - CME.pdf

    CME Rules & Regulations
    PDF iconCME Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.pdf