STRONGER TOGETHER: ALK (virtual) Summit 2021 • July 31 & Aug 1

TWO AMAZING DAYS of Knowledge, Hope, Sharing & Connection REGISTRATION IS FREE!

DAY 1_SATURDAY AGENDA: (All times Eastern Standard)
10:00am-11:00am (EST) Welcome! We are kicking off our ALK Summit 2021 with our ALK Summit Chair Amanda Nerstad, President Gina Hollenbeck and our keynote speaker, Teresa Graham, Head of Global Product Strategy with Roche Pharmaceuticals

11:15am-12:45am The ALK Positive Research Fund has funded 7 research projects since 2018. Join us for presentations from ALK researchers talking about each of these projects and how they hope to lead to improved patient outcomes. Including Mark Awad, MD, PhD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Trever Bivona, MD, PhD, UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center, Roberto Chiarle, MD – Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Center – Associate Professor,Pathology, Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Justin Gainor, MD- Massachusetts General Hospital, John Iafrate, MD – Dana-Farber Massachusetts General – Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Christine Lovly, MD, PhD, BA, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Raphael Nemenoff, PhD, University of Colorado
There will be 30 minutes for Q&A after the presentations.

12:45pm - 1:25pm LUNCH BREAK

1:25pm - 1:50pm Patient Stories of Hope. Patient story with UK ALK Positive patient Jamie Gibbard interviewed by ALK patient Kirk Smith

2:05 - 3:05pm Benefits of a Multi-Disciplinary team: When we work together, we are stronger together! This rockstar panel will tell us how they work together to deliver the best care and treatment for the patient, and that when they work together and communicate together, they are better together! Including Dr. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Dr. Vincent Lam, MD Assistant Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Drew Moghanaki, MD, MPH, UCLA Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Brendan Stiles, MD, Professor and Chief of Thoracic Surgery Oncology Montefiore Health System, Dr. Laura Petrillo, MD, Palliative Care at Massachusetts General Hospital

3:20pm - 4:15pm What is next after Lorlatinib? 4th Generation TKI's and Beyond... Dr. Ross Camidge and Dr. Christine Lovly will speak about the MANY treatment options that are available NOW if a patient experiences progression on Lorlatinib. Even more exciting, they will then speak about what is already visible on the horizon for new treatments that could transform our future!

4:30pm - 5:15pm Patient and Caregivers Stories of HOPE / Closing Thoughts for the Day. Frank and Katijo Sierawski AND Erika and Jeff Hlavacek talk about their journeys living with ALK Positive.

DAY 2_SUNDAY AGENDA: (All times Eastern Standard)

10:00am - 11:00am (EST) Welcome! Day #2! ALK Positive WORLDWIDE: Stronger Together! Thank You sponsors / Tasneem Ahmed, Global Diagnostics Director talks about where ALK is going and the HOPE we have for the future with Q&A!

11:15am - 1:00pm. Breakout Sessions: Round table breakout discussions. 20 minutes each with a moderator. Pick your top 6 breakout rooms to visit. Topics include: ASK THE EXPERT (Dr. Ross Camidge and Dr. Vincent Lam), ALK Fundraising, Caregivers, ALK Dads, ALK Moms, ALK International, ALK Research, ALK Under 45 yrs old, Enjoying retirement with ALK, Clinical Trials, Mental Health/Dealing with ALK mentally, Lorlatinib users(in exhibit hall)

1:00pm - 1:45pm LUNCH BREAK

1:45pm - 2:45pm Story Like You Mean It! How to tell your story with an impact! Motivational Speaker and Author, Dr. Dennis Rebelo and Former NFL player and Lung Cancer Advocate, Chris Draft. Prepare to be entertained and motivated!

3:00pm - 3:45pm. What is your WHY? Mud or Stars?! Motivational Closing/Closing Remarks. Gina Hollenbeck, president of ALK Positive, Inc., Amanda Nerstad, ALK Summit Chair

You do NOT want to miss this! It’s all virtual and REGISTRATION IS FREE!
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