University of Colorado, Cancer Center and Center for Rare Melanoma
At University of Colorado Cancer Center, nationally and internationally recognized experts work with patients and their families to deliver world-class cancer outcomes, including access to cutting-edge treatments through clinical trials and multidisciplinary clinics. As one of four National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the Rocky Mountain region, our breakthroughs offer hope.
This presentation is offered in person and virtually at University of Colorado, Cancer Center and Center for Rare Melanoma for melanoma patients, family members, and loved ones. Please register to attend either virtually or in-person below.
Living With Melanoma Patient Symposium: Rare Melanoma
Date: Saturday – September 24, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM (ET)| 10:00 AM (CT) | 9:00 AM (MT) | 8:00 AM (PT)
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Location: Anshutz Health Sciences Building on the University Campus. Please park in the Vail Parking Lot across the street from the building
COVID: COVID immunizations are required, and all attendees and guests must show proof of full immunization status. Masking is not required, and social distancing seating will be available. There is a limited attendance/reduced seating capacity of 50 people at this event
Presenters & Topics
8:30 AM MT
In-Person Registration
9:00 AM MT
Welcoming Remarks
Samantha Guild
President
AIM at Melanoma Foundation
9:05 AM MT
Opening Remarks and Introduction of Speakers
Sarah Dickens, CCRC
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
9:10 AM MT
Immunotherapy and the Microbiome
Theresa Medina, MD
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
9:30 AM MT
Patient Education: Uveal Melanoma Treatment
Christina Davis, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
9:50 AM MT
Melanoma Clinical Trials at the CU Cancer Center
Sarah Dickens, CCRC
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
10:10 AM MT
Break
10:25 AM MT
Daily Energy Routine for Health and Well Being
Traci Hagie, LPC
10:45 AM MT
Rare Melanomas: Clinical Features and Current Treatment Strategies
William Robinson, MD, PhD
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
11:05 AM MT
Understanding and Improving Anti-Tumor Immunity in Rare Melanomas
Kasey Couts, PhD
Assistant Professor, Co-Director
CU Center for Rare Melanomas
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
11:25 AM MT
The Rare Melanoma Patient Experience
11:35 AM MT
Q&A
11:55 AM MT
Closing Remarks
Ann Garst Taylor
Director of Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma Foundation