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2024 MCGI Forum

Building Bridges Through Genomic Medicine

The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is pleased to present the 7th annual MCGI Forum, bringing the oncology community together in Maine and beyond.

For more information, contact us at mcgi@jax.org.

Registration is Open

Apr 12 - 13

2024

About

The 7th annual MCGI Forum, hosted by the Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI), is set to take place on April 12-13, 2024. This event will offer a hybrid conference experience, with both in-person sessions at the Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks in South Portland, ME, and virtual participation through zoom.

This two-day event will feature sessions dedicated to seven key areas:

Patient Advocacy
New Approaches to Genomic Care
Emerging Research
New Approaches
Genomics Across the Continuum from Diagnosis to Treatment
Genomic Tumor Boards Workshops
Genomic Medicine in Cancer: The Big Picture

We invite you to join us for a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts, researchers, and advocates in the field of cancer genomics.

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Schedule

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Venue Address:

Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks

200 Sable Oaks Dr., South Portland, ME 04106

Complimentary Accommodations (available for select members of the Maine oncology community):

Thursday and Friday, April 11-12 for Understanding Genomic Tumor Test Reports Workshop attendees.
Friday and Saturday, April 12-13 for Maine-based physicians.
Friday, April 12 for all other in-person attendees.

If you are interested in extending your stay past the dates of complimentary lodging, the hotel will offer you a group rate of $139/night. You will be responsible for this rate and charged directly by the hotel at check-in.

Attendees are welcome to bring a guest to social events (meals) for a charge of $150 to be paid in advance of the meeting.

Attendees from the for-profit healthcare industry may register after 3/1/24 for any remaining in person spaces at the Forum. A charge of $300 will be collected at registration to cover overnight accommodations and meals.

Travel Directions:

From the Portland Jetport (About 6 minutes):

Follow Jetport Blvd to Johnson Rd in South Portland
Turn left on Johnson Rd then right onto Maine Mall Rd
Turn right onto Gorham Rd then right onto Sable Oaks Dr

From the Bangor International Airport (About 2 hour 2 min):

Get on I-95 S/ME-15 S from Godfrey Blvd and Maine Ave
Follow I-95 S and I-295 S to Maine Mall Rd in South Portland
Take the exit toward Jetport from Samantha Smith Wy
Continue on Maine Mall Rd then turn right onto Sable Oaks Dr

MCGI ForumPast Event

2024 MCGI Forum

About

Certified Continuing Education

Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosures

Schedule

Travel Information

Venue Address:

Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks

200 Sable Oaks Dr., South Portland, ME 04106

Complimentary Accommodations (available for select members of the Maine oncology community):

Thursday and Friday, April 11-12 for Understanding Genomic Tumor Test Reports Workshop attendees.

Friday and Saturday, April 12-13 for Maine-based physicians.

Friday, April 12 for all other in-person attendees.

If you are interested in extending your stay past the dates of complimentary lodging, the hotel will offer you a group rate of $139/night. You will be responsible for this rate and charged directly by the hotel at check-in.

Attendees are welcome to bring a guest to social events (meals) for a charge of $150 to be paid in advance of the meeting.

Attendees from the for-profit healthcare industry may register after 3/1/24 for any remaining in person spaces at the Forum. A charge of $300 will be collected at registration to cover overnight accommodations and meals.

Travel Directions:

From the Portland Jetport (About 6 minutes):

Follow Jetport Blvd to Johnson Rd in South Portland

Turn left on Johnson Rd then right onto Maine Mall Rd

Turn right onto Gorham Rd then right onto Sable Oaks Dr

From the Bangor International Airport (About 2 hour 2 min):

Get on I-95 S/ME-15 S from Godfrey Blvd and Maine Ave

Follow I-95 S and I-295 S to Maine Mall Rd in South Portland

Take the exit toward Jetport from Samantha Smith Wy

Continue on Maine Mall Rd then turn right onto Sable Oaks Dr

Event Contact

Jennifer Bourne, M.S.

207-288-6113

Lory Gaitor, B.S., CCRC

207-288-1590

People

Melissa Bondy, Ph.D.

Stanford University

Dana Farengo-Clark, M.S., LCGC

University of Pennsylvania

Terri Conneran, B.Sc.

KRAS Kickers

Johannes Fischer, M.D., MBA

The Jackson Laboratory

Peter Gabriel, M.D., MSE

Penn Medicine

Leah Graham, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Kathlene Gravelin, M.S., CGC

Northern Light Health

Douglas Johnson, M.D.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Lindsey Kelley, M.P.H., M.S., CGC

The Jackson Laboratory

Payal Khincha, MBBS, MSHS

National Cancer Institute

Todd Knepper, Pharm.D.

Moffitt Cancer Center

Jill Kolesar, Pharm.D.

University of Kentucky

Razelle Kurzrock, M.D.

Medical College of Wisconsin

Edison T. Liu, M.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Nikki Martin, M.A.

LUNGevity Foundation

Francesca Menghi, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Kate Reed, M.P.H., Sc.M., CGC

The Jackson Laboratory

Jens Rueter, M.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Richard Schilsky, M.D.

University of Chicago

Bárbara Segarra-Vázquez, D.H.Sc

University of Puerto Rico

Sarah Sinclair, D.O.

Northern Light Cancer Care

Ryan Sullivan, M.D.

Mass General Cancer Center

David Thomas, FRACP, Ph.D.

University of New South Wales

Cristian Tomasetti, Ph.D.