The US
Oncology Network
APP Virtual
Symposium 2026
2026 APP Virtual Symposium
The US Oncology Network's 2026 APP Virtual Symposium brought together advanced practice providers to explore emerging developments, clinical insights, and practical approaches to oncology care. Missed a session or want to revisit a presentation? Explore the symposium recordings, available to watch on demand.
Looking for a specific session? View the 2026 Symposium Agenda.
| Welcome |
| 12:00–12:10 PM • Eileen Vella PA-C, Dylana Smith, AGPCNP-BC, HNP, & Camille Petraitis, DNP FNP-C |
| Executive Keynote |
| 12:10–12:30 PM • Devon Womack, President, The US Oncology Network |
| Redefining Treatment: From Novel Therapies to Clinical Trial Access |
| 12:30–12:50 PM • The CAR-T Evolution in the Community • Moderator: Molly Lawson, MAS, RN, TCTCN with Katie Sellers, PA-C (TxO) and Kristen Brady, PA-C (OHC) |
| 12:50–1:10 PM • The Expanding Role of Bispecifics: Bridging Hematologic and Solid Tumor Oncology • Tiffany Sipe, FNP-C (TCS) & Shelley Miles, DNP, FNP-C (CCCN) |
| 1:10–1:30 PM • Clinical Trials in Oncology: Access, Equity, & Innovation • Karin Choquette, DNP, AGNP-C (SCRI) & Dylana Smith, AGPCNP-BC, HNP (The Network) |
| 1:30–1:40 PM • Break |
| Timing Is Everything: Optimizing Treatment Across Disciplines |
| 1:40–1:55 PM • From Impossible to Treatable: A New Era in Pancreatic Cancer Care • Victoria Handy, PharmD, BCOP, PMP (McKesson) |
| 1:55–2:15 PM • Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy in Cancer • Laura Weldishofer DNP, APRN (OHC) |
| Beyond Prescribing: Whole Person Care in the Community |
| 2:15–2:35 PM • Food as Medicine: Nutrition Strategies in Cancer Care • Alison Ryan PA-C, (Compass) |
| 2:35–2:55 PM • Palliative Care MythBusters: What Every APP Needs to Unlearn, Relearn, and Own • Steven Boyd, AGACNP-BC (RMCC) |
| The Surgical Crossroads: Where Disciplines Meet and Decisions Matter |
| 2:55–3:15 PM • Meghan Lawless Keim, PA-C (MNO) and Alicia Wojchik, NP-C (MNO) |
| 3:15–3:25 PM • Break |
| When the Blood Changes the Plan: Precision Oncology in Action |
| 3:25–3:45 PM • Liquid Gold: ctDNA & Liquid Biopsy in Solid Tumor Oncology • Lizzy Rauschenberg, FNP-C (MOH) |
| The Future of Oncology Care Delivery |
| 3:45–4:05 PM • From Structure to Impact: The Value of a Formal APP Leadership Model • Sara Toth, DNP. MBA, FNP-C (TxO) and Jill Folkert DNP, MBA, ACNP-BC, CGRA (TxO) |
| 4:05–4:15 PM • APP of the Year Award • Ashley Fatheree DNP, BA, AGPCNP-BC on behalf of the APP Leadership Council |
| 4:15–4:25 PM • Break |
| 4:25–4:45 PM • Augmented Oncology: How AI Is Reshaping Clinical Decision-Making and Workflow • Andrea Edwards PA-C (VOA) & Megan Stout FNP-C (OHC) |
| 4:45–5:10 PM • Real Cases, Real Decisions: Navigating Complexity in Oncology Care • Lisa Ovesen, APRN (OHC) & Ashley Fatheree, DNP, BA, AGPCNP-BC (MNO) |
| 5:10–5:15 PM • Closing Remarks |