Conference Information
Conference Dates June 22-26, 2009
Location
One North Kaniku Drive
At the conclusion of the conference the attendees should better be able to: 1. Summarize the new WHO classification for hematologic malignancies. 2. Explain the role of PET/CT scanning in evaluating, staging, and following patients with lymphoma. 3. Identify novel therapies currently in clinical trials for NHL and HL. 4. Discuss possible infectious etiologies for lymphomas. 5. Review the role of long term follow-up care for lymphoma survivors.
Target Audience Oncologists, Hematologists, Pathologists, Clinical Scientists and Nurses
Conference Directors James O. Armitage, MD
Julie M. Vose, MD Neumann M. and Mildred E. Harris Professor
Credit The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is provided for 20.5 contact hours under ANCC criteria. Provided for 24.7 contact hours under Iowa Provider #78. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13699 for 24.7 contact hours.
The mini symposiums held in conjunction with this conference will also be CME/CE accredited by the UNMC Center for Continuing Education and UNMC College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education.
Disclosure Policy It is the policy of the UNMC Center for Continuing Education and the UNMC College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity are expected to disclose to the audience any significant financial interest or other relationship he/she has with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation.
ADA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the UNMC Center for Continuing Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The Center shall provide reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. If you would like an auxiliary aid or service, please call (402) 559-4152 by May 22, 2009 with your request.
Conference Attire Casual dress is encouraged for the entire conference. Layered clothing is recommended as temperature in meeting rooms can fluctuate. A light jacket or sweater for outdoor evening activities is suggested.
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