Day 1 – Friday, April 29, 2016
7:45 - 8:15 BREAKFAST
8:15 – 8:30 WELCOME / INTRODUCTION
8:30 – 9:30 Andrea Blatt B.S., HAZMAT certified. Chemical Safety in the Laboratory
This presentation introduces the new GHS classification and labeling of chemicals. Formaldehyde safety and spill clean-up will also be reviewed
9:45 – 10:45Ashley VarnerMSW, MBA, OSW-C. Oncology Social Work
This talk will cover the psychosocial issues common to people undergoing surgery for a possible cancer diagnosis including anxiety, depression, financial distress, and family strain. We will also cover issues of burn-out and compassion fatigue among providers and ways to avoid these complications.
11:00 – 12:00Ashley Allenby MGC, CGC.
Genetics and Pathology of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
The speaker will discuss the connection between oncology genetic syndromes and GI pathology. Specifically, Lynch syndrome and how universal tumor testing on all colorectal tumors informs germline genetic testing for the mismatch repair genes. The differences between somatic genetic testing and germline genetic testing and the importance of clinical and family history when reviewing genetic test results will be discussed.
The speaker will describe various genetic syndromes that present with distinct GI pathology to include a detailed review of the cancer risks, genetics, inheritance pattern, and management recommendations for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, juvenile polyposis syndrome, Cowden syndrome, mixed polyposis syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome, Neurofibromatosis type 1, and MEN type 2. The important clinical information that may assist pathologists and pathologists’ assistants with the classification of polyps will be highlighted. Several cases that demonstrate the importance of strong communication between genetics and pathology when
establishing the differential and determining if genetic testing for a GI syndrome is warranted.
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 – 13:15 ANNOUNCEMENTS
13:15 – 14:15 Holly Markel, PA (ASCP).
GI Pathology
This presentation on GI pathology specimens will focus on total colectomies. The speaker will address updates on conditions associated with these specimens. Case studies and gross photographs will be used.
14:30 – 15:30 Carol Tweed, MD. Hematology/Oncology
- Neoadjuvant therapies and significance of treatment response (i.e., what you see in pathology after our treatment and what therapeutic or prognostic implications it may have).
- Genomic testing and relationship to adjuvant and metastatic decision making. what do we actually tell a patient in an exam room when those tests result? What leads us to order a certain test?
- Immunotherapies approved and currently under investigation.
Day 2 – Saturday, April 30, 2016
7:30 - 8:00 BREAKFAST
8:00 – 8:15 WELCOME/ INTRODUCTION
8:15 – 9:15 Tripp Holton, MD.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
What happens to the patient after the specimen hits the formalin? This presentation will focus on post-excisional surgical defect closure.
9:30 – 10:30 Lorraine Tafra, MD.
Breast Surgery
Speaker will present an overview of the history of breast surgery and how it is changing. A discussion of lymph node management will be included.
10:45 – 11:45 Robert B Heaton, JR, MD.
Breast Markers
The presentation will describe the clinically important aspects of breast markers with independent predictive value (ER/PR/Her2), from specimen handling through testing to treatment options and prognosis. The various testing methodologies (IHC, FISH) will be discussed.
11:45 – 12:45 LUNCH
12:45 – 13:45 Kathryn Novicky, MS CT (ASCP). Cytology
Cytology, its roots; prior and current applications to pathology.
1400 – 1500 COMBO:
Emily M. Peterson, PA (ASCP).
The Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: Explanation of Procedure, Literature Review, and Discussion of Interesting Cases
Gastrointestinal tract cancer is one of the most common and most lethal forms of cancer worldwide. In Japan, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is the standard of care for early gastric lesions with low risk of lymph node metastasis. In recent years, ESD has been catching-on in the United States where it is used to treat lesions of the esophagus, stomach, and large bowel. The procedure is intended for patients who are not candidates for major surgery due to advanced age or comorbidities. When performed by a skilled clinician, the procedure can be curative with low risk of complications.
This presentation will include a review of literature which will discuss adverse effects, long-term clinical outcomes, and future topics of research related to the ESD procedure. Additionally, this presentation will include histopathologic results from several ESD’s performed at Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore, MD) in which the procedure had an ablation effect on cancer cells.
Rocky Ackroyd PA (ASCP). Tattooing Colon Resections to Enhance Lymph Node Discovery
The presentation with introduce the concept of colonic tattooing to facilitate the discovery of regional lymph nodes at the time of dissection. The process enhances the discovery of additional lymph nodes including small nodes that are not easily discerned by palpation or visualization.
Hagen Schmitt PA (ASCP).
The European Pathologists’ Assistant Equivalent
This presentation will be an overview of training and work environment of the German equivalent of a Pathologists’Assistant in the US. Germany also has versions of theAAPA and ASCP: the VDPwhichwill be discussed. Incite and comparison of the German, US, and English systems will be given.
The speaker is a German trained Pathologists’ Assistant who has also worked as a PA in the UK, and has been a PA in the US for the past ten years.
Conference Chair – Janet Wareham, PA (ASCP)
MAPA President - Jason Balliet, PA (ASCP)
PANE President – Rocky Ackroyd PA (ASCP)
Target Audience
This program is designed for Pathologists’ Assistants
Accreditation
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as meeting the criteria for10CMLE credits. ASCP CMLE credits are acceptable to meet the continuing education requirement for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program.Attendees should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
MAPA adheres to the ASCLS Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available during the activity. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussion of off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or devices during their presentations.
Course Cancellation Policy
MAPA reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement by MAPA, we will refund registration fees, but are not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies and hotels. If a participant must cancel his/her course registration, he or she may receive a refund if written notification is sent by March 1st. Refunds will not be processed after this date. All refunds are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee. Please fax or email your cancellation notification to Jason Balliet at
Course Registration:
It is strongly recommended that you register early for this program. Registration is due by March 1st. If registering after March 1st, please include a late registration fee of $25. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis according to the date registration forms and payments are received.
Standard Registration Fees:
All Lectures and Meals
$140 for Pathologists’ Assistants for both days
$75 for Pathologists’ Assistants for one day
$100 for students for both days
$60 for students for one day
Thanks to our sponsors: Genentech, Merrick, Mopec, and Milestone for their continued support. Contact information for all sponsors is posted on the website
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging is available for the MAPA Conference at the Loews Hotel
Please call 1(800) 235-6397to book your room by March 14to receive a special rate.
Reference the MAPA Room Block whenbooking.
11th Annual Mid-Atlantic Pathologists’ Assistants Educational Conference. MAPA welcomes Pathologists’ Assistants of New England (PANE) for our third joint conference.
April 28 - 30, 2016
An ASCP Accredited Educational Program
Loews Hotel
Annapolis, MD