Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Annual Pancreatic Cancer & Related Diseases Patient Symposium
PLEASE JOIN
Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS, MAMSE
8th Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chair of Surgery at Jefferson
and
our multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and support staff
who will share the latest in surgical, medical and supportive therapies and innovative research at the
21st Annual
Pancreatic Cancer and Related Diseases Patient Symposium
Expert Presentations I Patient Testimonial I Survivor Photo
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST
Dorrance H. Hamilton Building
1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Parking
Complimentary self-parking is available in the Dorrance H. Hamilton Building Parking Garage, located at 221 South 11th Street.
Be sure to pick up a parking voucher from staff at the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information, contact Amanda Malinchak, Associate Director of Development, at
Amanda.Malinchak@jefferson.edu or 484-866-0591
Contact the Office of Special Events
events@jefferson.edu • 215-955-9100
We want all guests to enjoy this event. Please let us know of any accommodations that would improve your experience.
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. | Breakfast with the Experts
Continental Breakfast, Informational Tables & Scientific Poster Presentations
10:00 a.m. | Welcome and Program Overview
Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS, MAMSE
8th Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chair of Surgery,
Co-Director, Jefferson Pancreas, Biliary, and Related Cancer Center
Evolving Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer and Related Diseases
Babar Bashir, MD, MS, FACP
Associate Professor of Medical Oncology,
Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Physiology, & Cancer Biology
Surgical Updates in Pancreas & Related Cancers
Harish Lavu, MD, FACS
Professor of Surgery; Section Chief, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery,
Co- Director, Jefferson Pancreas Tumor Registry
Support Services and Resources for Patients and Families
Molly Vocino, MSW, LCSW
Division of Supportive Oncology
The Progress and Impact of Jefferson’s Molecular Profiling of Pancreatic Cancer (JMP PaC)
Hien T. Dang, PhD
J. Wallace Davis & Gail G. Davis Assistant Professor of Surgery,
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Surgery; Director, Cancer Genomics Core
Pancreatic Cancer Research: Advancements from the Lab
Avinoam Nevler, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Research
Co-Director, Jefferson Pancreas Tumor Registry
Surgical Oncology: Clinical Updates
Richard Zheng, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
11:25 a.m. | A Patient’s Story
Douglas Woolard
11:35 a.m. | Survivor Tribute Photo
11:40 a.m. | Lunch
12:30 p.m. | Live Question & Answer Session
