2026 Caring for Kids with Cancer Symposium
This symposium will deliver an up to date overview of the latest advances in the management of neuroblastoma, sarcoma and brain tumors, including emerging modalities such as proton therapy, immunotherapy, and CAR T cell therapy.
A distinguished faculty of leading experts from nationally recognized cancer centers — including Dana-Farber, MSKCC, UCLA, and UNC — will present cutting edge technologies and evidence based therapeutic strategies for addressing complex clinical challenges.
In a shared commitment to providing the highest level of care to the communities they serve, two of South Florida’s leading healthcare institutions — Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, the region’s largest not for profit healthcare provider, and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System and the area’s premier provider of pediatric healthcare — have partnered to advance healthcare through continuing education.
Agenda
Friday, October 23 - 5.75 Ct. 1
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits |
| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Doured Daghistani, M.D. |
| 8:45 - 9:10 a.m. | Update on Immunotherapy for Neuroblastoma Shakeel Modak, M.D. |
| 9:10 - 9:35 a.m. | Evolving Paradigms in Radiation Therapy for Pediatic Rhabdomyosarcoma and Neuroblastoma Dana Casey, M.D. |
| 9:35 - 10:00 a.m. | Update on Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors Shakeel Modak, M.D. |
| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Discussion Panel and Questions and Answers |
| 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:35 - 11:00 a.m. | Pediatric Neuro Oncology Susan Chi, M.D. |
| 11:00 - 11:25 a.m. | Update on Pediatric Neuro Oncology Surgery Toba Niazi, M.D. |
| 11:25 - 11:50 a.m. | CAR T in Pediatric Brain Tumors Susan Chi, M.D. |
| 11:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Discussion Panel and Questions and Answers |
| 12:05 - 12:20 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits |
| 12:20 - 12:50 p.m. | Product Theater |
| 12:50 - 1:05 p.m. | Exhibits |
| 1:05 - 1:55 p.m. | CAR T Cell Therapy for Pediatic Cancer from Bench to FDA Approval for ALL and Beyond Alan Wayne, M.D. |
| 1:55 - 2:10 p.m. | Discussion Panel and Questions and Answers |
| 2:10 - 2:30 p.m. | Break and Exhibits |
| 2:30 - 2:55 p.m. | Neuroblastoma Dana Casey, M.D. |
| 2:55 - 3:20 p.m. | Update on Research on Transforming Cancer Treatment Maggie Fader, M.D. |
| 3:20 - 3:40 p.m. | Discussion Panel and Questions and Answers |
| 3:40 - 3:55 p.m. | Closing Remarks Doured Daghistani, M.D. |
| 3:55 p.m. | Adjourn |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.
Symposium Directors

Hematologist/Oncologist
Baptist, Homestead and South Miami Hospitals
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Director, Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Florida International University
Kidz Medical Services
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
Faculty

Radiation Oncology
Associate Professor
MD Residency Program Director
Director of Pediatric and Young Adult Malignancies
UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Medical Director of the Sarcoma and Solid Tumors Programs
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida

Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Miami Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

Chief, Section of Neurosurgery
Director, Division of Neurosurgery
Co-Medical Director, Neuroscience Institute
Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology Surgical Services
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida

Pediatrician-in-Chief and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Pasadena Guild Chair
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, California
Moderators

Hematology/Oncology
Co-Medical Director, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida

Lead Pediatric Radiation Oncologist
Miami Cancer Institute
Associate Professor
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist
Co-Director, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Niklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
NOTE: Faculty subject to change.
Disclosures and Resolution of Conflict of InterestDisclosure Policy and Disclaimer
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for a total of 5.75 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1372877, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 5.5 credits for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Respiratory Therapists and 5.75 credits for Pharmacists and Techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182. CE Broker Course #20-1372877.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclaimer
Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.
While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.
Available Credit
- 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.75 General certificate of attendance
- 5.50 Nurse Practitioners
- 5.50 Florida Board of Nursing
- 5.75 Florida Board of Pharmacy
- 5.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Price
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