Fundamentals of HCT Training Course
The Fundamentals of HCT Training Course is a 2-day conference that will be taking place virtually on Saturday, April 24 - Sunday, April 25. This course provides a broad overview and introduction of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), also referred to as blood and marrow transplantation (BMT), as well as cellular immunotherapy (CI). Throughout the lectures, participants will be introduced to numerous aspects of the HCT-CI processes, which are designed to develop or enhance skills required in the management of patients undergoing these procedures. This course incorporates case-based learning to emphasize application of concepts taught through didactic lecture with a strong focus on the pharmacotherapeutic management. Additional details, guidance, and review of clinical materials can also be found in the supplemental electronic handbook. The target audience for this course includes new practitioners, residents, fellows, pharmacists, and nurses or those training in this discipline.
Registration
Registration to the virtual conference includes access to the newly revised Fundamentals of HCT eBook. The Fundamentals of HCT eBook provides up-to-date clinical information and covers the entire transplant process from pre-transplant consultation to post-transplant care.
Register will open at the end of the month.
Type
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Price
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ASTCT Member Rate
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$300
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Non-Member Rate
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$375
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Fellow/Trainee Rate
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$250
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Attendees will have unlimited access to the virtual platform for 45 days to review recordings. Access to recording will end on June 8, 2021. CE credit must be claimed by June 8, 2021 to meet reporting deadlines in CPE Monitor. Sessions do not need to be watched live to claim continuing education credit. There is no registration limit in place.
Cancellation Policy
Registered attendees will have unlimited access to all sessions until June 8, 2021. Therefore, ASTCT will not be refunding any registrations to the 2021 virtual Fundamentals of HCT Training Course. Registration payments are non-transferable.
Program Agenda*
Day 1; Saturday, April 24, 2021
Time
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Topic
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9AM – 9:15AM CT
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Welcome – Opening Remarks
Dr. Laura Whited, PharmD, BCOP; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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9:15 – 10:00AM CT
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Introduction to Transplant
Dr. Alison Gulbis, PharmD; MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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10:00 – 10:45AM CT
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Stem Cell Mobilization
Dr. Teresa Thakrar, PharmD, BCOP; Indiana University Health-Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN
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10:45 – 11AM CT
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Break
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11:00 – 12:00PM CT
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Principles of Conditioning in HCT (Including Busulfan Pharmacokinetics)
Dr. Mariana Lucena, PharmD, BCOP; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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12:00 – 1:00PM CT
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Immune Effector Cell Therapy Basics and Toxicities
Dr. Christina Bachmeier, PharmD, BCOP; Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL
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1:00 – 1:30PM CT
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Lunch
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1:30 – 2:45PM CT
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SOS/VOD
Dr. Katie Gatwood, PharmD, BCOP; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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2:45 – 3:45PM CT
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Post HCT Maintenance Strategies
Dr. Jason Yeh, PharmD, BCOP; MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Day 1 concludes
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Program Agenda – Day 2: Sunday, April 25, 2021
Time
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Topic
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9:00 – 10:00AM CT
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Viral Infections Following HCT
Dr. LeAnne Kennedy, PharmD, BCOP: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
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10:00 – 11:00 AM
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Fungal Infections (Prophylaxis and Management)
Dr. Laura Whited, PharmD, BCOP; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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11:00 – 11:15AM CT
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Break
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11:15 – 12:15PM CT
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Acute GVHD
Helen Leather, BPharm; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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12:15 – 12:45PM CT
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Lunch
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12:45 – 1:30PM CT
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Chronic GVHD
Dr. Rebecca Gonzalez, PharmD; Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL
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1:30 – 2:15PM CT
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Vaccinations
Dr. Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, BCOP; Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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2:15 – 2:30PM CT
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Break
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2:30 – 3:30PM CT
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Special Populations in HCT Panel Discussion
- Pediatrics: Dr. Susie Long, PharmD, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Geriatrics: Dr. Laura Whited, PharmD, BCOP; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Day 2 concludes
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*agenda is subject to change
Continuing Education Information
Please submit all evaluations and credit requests no later than 45 days after this activity to ensure your credit fulfillment, as CE credit cannot be awarded past 60 days from the activity date.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION/HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT
- Review the activities objectives and CE information.
- Participate in the CE activities.
- Complete the CE evaluation form, indicating which sessions you completed in their entirety.
- All US-based pharmacists must supply their National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) electronic Profile Identification (ePID) number and their birth month and day (MM/DD). No credit can or will be issued without this information. To acquire an NABP ePID, go to http://www.nabp.net and click on CPE Monitor.
- Your CE credits will be submitted electronically to the CPE Monitor.
For questions or issues related to continuing pharmacy education, please contact Heather Tarbox at The France Foundation htarbox@francefoundation.com.