In-Person Access Only | 6.50 CE/CME Credits & MOC Points
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The Northwell Health Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium held in Long Island will feature interactive and multidisciplinary educational sessions on current and novel diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive strategies for patients with head and neck cancer. Attendees will learn about novel systemic therapies, advances in radiation oncology technologies, and surgical advances in the treatment of head and neck cancers. The accredited meeting will be hosted in-person only.
Conference Agenda
Saturday, November 21, 2026
7:30 AM
Coffee and Exhibits
8:05 AM
Program Chair Welcome
8:10 AM
Non-CME Breakfast
Cutting Edge Strategies in the Multidisciplinary Management of Head and Neck Cancers and Thyroid Cancers
8:55 AM
The Case for Pan‑Kinase Inhibitors as First‑Line Therapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Francis Worden, MD | University of Michigan
9:15 AM
Targeted, Mutation‑Specific TKIs as Optimal First‑Line Therapy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Lori Wirth, MD | Massachusetts General Hospital
9:35 AM
Moderated Debate and Audience Q&A
Charit Taneja, MD (Moderator) | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Francis Worden, MD | University of Michigan
Lori Wirth, MD | Massachusetts General Hospital
9:55 AM
Immunotherapeutic Platforms Are the Future of Mucosal HNSCC
Joseph Curry, MD | Thomas Jefferson University
10:15 AM
Genomic‑Target–Driven Novel Therapeutics Will Define the Next Era of Mucosal HNSCC
Alan Ho, MD | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10:35 AM
Moderated Debate and Audience Q&A
Nagashree Seetharamu, MD (Moderator) | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Joseph Curry, MD | Thomas Jefferson University
Alan Ho, MD | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10:55 AM
Break and Exhibits
Advances and Applications of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics in the Evaluation and Management of Aerodigestive Tract and Thyroid Malignancies
11:10 AM
Thyroid Carcinoma: Histologic Diagnostic Criteria and Their Clinical Relevance
Bruce Wenig, MD | Moffitt Cancer Center
11:30 AM
ctDNA Testing for Aerodigestive Tract Malignancy
Daniel Faden, MD | Harvard Medical School
11:50 AM
Harnessing the Power of mRNA Expression for Diagnostic and Prognostic Molecular Testing To Improve Thyroid Nodule Care
Joshua Klopper, MD | Veracyte
12:10 PM
Pathologic Features in Head & Neck Cancer That Direct Treatment Decisions
Sara Sternbach, DDS | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
12:30 PM
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Rajarsi Mandal, MD (Moderator) | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Bruce Wenig, MD | Moffitt Cancer Center
Daniel Faden, MD | Harvard Medical School
Joshua Klopper, MD | Veracyte
Sara Sternbach, DDS | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
12:50 PM
Lunch and Exhibits
1:05 PM
Non-CME Lunch
Advances in Radiation Therapy for the Management of Head and Neck Cancers and Treatment Related Sequelae
1:50 PM
Adaptive Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
David Sher, MD | UT Southwestern Medical Center
2:10 PM
Novel Strategies to Mitigate Radiation Toxicity
Kenneth Hu, MD | NYU Langone Health
2:30 PM
Personalized Radiation Therapy for HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer: De-escalation, Technology, and Outcomes
Bhupesh Parashar, MD, PhD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
2:50 PM
Updates in Head and Neck Radiosurgery
Maged Ghaly, MD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
3:10 PM
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Wesley Talcott, MD (Moderator) | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
David Sher, MD | UT Southwestern Medical Center
Kenneth Hu, MD | NYU Langone Health
Bhupesh Parashar, MD, PhD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Maged Ghaly, MD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
3:30 PM
Break and Exhibits
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology in the Evolution and Management of New Primary and Recurrent Head and Neck Tumors in the Modern Era
3:45 PM
Advancing the Role of Imaging in Head and Neck Cancer
Laurie Loevner, MD | Penn Medicine
4:05 PM
Intra-arterial Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Tumors
Athos Patsalides, MD, MPH | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
4:25 PM
Role of FDG and SSTR PET/CT in Management of Head and Neck Cancers
Josephine Nancy Rini, MD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
4:45 PM
Beyond Imaging: How Interventional Radiology Is Reshaping the Management of Head and Neck Cancers
Eran Ben-Levi, MD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
5:05 PM
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Alan Johnson, MD (Moderator) | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Laurie Loevner, MD | Penn Medicine
Athos Patsalides, MD, MPH | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Josephine Nancy Rini, MD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Eran Ben-Levi, MD | Northwell Health Cancer Institute
5:25 PM
Closing Remarks
5:30 PM
Networking Reception
6:30 PM
Adjourn
Agenda Subject To Change. All times are EST.
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Identify novel systemic therapies for the treatment of head and neck cancers.
Identify advances in radiation oncology technologies for the treatment of head and neck cancers.
Identify surgical advances in treatment of head and neck cancers.
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Free registration for all healthcare providers
Expert sessions that present the most clinically relevant data, research, and clinical strategies
Real-time discussion and debate
Networking with peers, colleagues, and medical professionals
Access to the latest industry information and resources
Catered meals through-out the program