
Hematology Update
Presented on behalf of the GW Cancer Center, this program provides an extensive update of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic advances in the field of hematology. A panel of leading experts will present cutting-edge research, new guidelines, and recent abstracts from major hematology meetings. Hematology Update also offers practical strategies to help incorporate these advances into daily clinical practice.
Target Audience
This symposium is designed for hematology and oncology clinicians; internal medicine physicians; oncology nurses; physician assistants; and other health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the role of CAR T-cell therapy in the treatment of including acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other hematologic malignancies
- Outline current advances in treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Review current guidelines for the management of coagulation disorders
- Apply insights from current understanding and emerging data on multiple myeloma when formulating individualized treatment plans
T Cell Therapies
Catherine M. Bollard, MD, MBChB
Update on Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Kenneth C. Anderson, MD
Disorders of Coagulation
Kenneth A. Bauer, MD
Promising Treatment Advances for MDS
Amy E. DeZern, MD, MHS
Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia
Imad Tabbara, MD
Hypercoagulability in COVID-19
Emiliano Mugnaini, MD, PhD
Course Director

Professor of Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Associate Cancer Center Director for Education, Training and Network Development
The GW Cancer Center
Faculty

Professor, Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Chief, Hematology Section
VA Boston Healthcare System
Director, Thrombosis Clinical Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Professor, Pediatrics, Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Associate Cancer Center Director, Translational Research and Innovation
The GW Cancer Center
Director, Center for Cancer and Immunology
Director, Program for Cell Enhancement and Technologies for Immunotherapy
Children’s National Health

Assistant Professor, Oncology and Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Hematologist & Medical Oncologist
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Emiliano Mugnaini
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Hematologist-Oncologist
Section of Hematology, Department of Medicine
Washington DC VA Medical Center
Section of Hematology, Department of Medicine
Washington DC VA Medical Center

Professor of Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Section Chief, Hematology-Medical Oncology
Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Physicians
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification.
Other Health Care Professionals
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.
Available Credit
- 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 5.50 Completion